February 12th-18th is Random Act of Kindness week. We cannot rely on the good deeds of others to make the world a better place. We need to make our own contribution and strive to live by the golden rule. It states, “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Your behavior and actions can affect others around you and there are many ways to show kindness. Use this week to find creative ways to make a difference and to make someone smile.
Here are some ideas for random acts of kindness in the workplace. Pick a number between 1 and 10. Got it?
Now look at that random act of kindness idea and do it!
- Pick a philanthropy or cause that you and your division want to support. Create a supplies drive or rally team members to help volunteer at the organization.
- Write notes of encouragement and inspiration and leave them in places for other team members to find.
- Take an interest and learn something new about the team members around you.
- Show your appreciation of a team member through words and a hand-written note.
- Be responsible for the energy that you bring to the workplace and don’t forget to smile!
- Give a genuine compliment to the next three people you talk to.
- Think of someone, now, send them a positive message.
- Pay it Backward: Leave coins at the vending machine for the next person to find.
- Send a note of gratitude to a team member who deserves more recognition.
- Have a LinkedIn account? Write a recommendation for a coworker or connection.
For more ideas on what you can do, please visit the Random Acts of Kindness site.
