Giving Back - Day 12 for Teams Y and Z

When was the last time you really made someone's day? I mean in a HUGE way. There's no rush like it. think about a business partner, coworker, or other colleague that you could contribute to. Or make a HUGE difference to an organization near and dear to your heart.

Here's the thing: We all have something to contribute that costs us little (in time and resources) but is extremely valuable to someone else. What can you offer?

The Theme for Day 12 is Giving Back

Here's a portion of the email I sent to teams Y and Z:

One way to experience a breakthrough is by contributing to the success of others. And I don’t mean helping others so that you can gain. When we sincerely open up our time, minds, and hearts, we gain and grow.

I know it is Sunday, but I want you to think of a few ways in which you can give back:

How could you make a difference for others?
What could you offer that would mean a lot to someone else?
How might you volunteer?
What could you do that is a nice surprise?

Construct 2-3 emails or make phone calls offering to contribute to others. It will be most meaningful if you offer to assist business acquaintances or nonprofit organizations. You can help out your friends, too, but this is something you likely already do. I would like you to contribute in new ways.

Make someone else's day!

Comments

[Sebastian]

Hi everybody,
I have been in and out the last few days. My upcoming move is interfering with my work as I have to make arrangements and pack a 3-room flat until next Sunday while working full-time. However, I take it as breakthrough that so far everything is running smoothly and ahead of schedule, knock on wood.
In addition, I was told that I should keep going the direction I am going in my agency, meaning the integration of social media (weblogs, wikis, bookmark sharing) in our PR-practice. And that I am of value to the agency. This basically was one of my goals (strengthen my position in the agency).
As far as "giving back" is concerned, I did that and people were happy.
Happy people everywhere.

[Lisa Haneberg]

Sebastian: We love happy people! I am glad that you are feeling progress, validation, and success.

[Sebastian]

Hey,
yesterday I got a call from my neighbour who locked herself out with her cat, asking when I'd be home from work (I have a key to her flat). I said in about 75 minutes, but since I work only 5 minutes from home, I could come home and let her in. Did that and made her day. Sure, it's no professional application, but made me feel like a boy scout nonetheless.