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Praise/positive feedback...cards.

- anonymous

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They are so focused on helping train and set me up for success, and El in particular has emphasized goals and ways to grow and move up.... and has me thinking about my career.

- anonymous

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That I started this job!

- anonymous

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Ash Kim's birthday celebration, thrown by her team.

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The way my teammates uplift and compliment me.

I believe a great way to practice gratitude would be through birthday recognition. My team decorated my entire cubicle with a huge birthday sign, balloons, Wawa gift card, champagne, confetti, and even a disco light on my... birthday this year! It made my entire day and had me smiling from cheek to cheek. :)

- Ash Kim

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Joe, Carrie, Dr. Kogan, Dr. Albright, Dr. Sankar (Office of Student Affairs)

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Joe, Carrie, Dr. Kogan, Dr. Albright, Dr. Sankar (Office of Student Affairs)

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What I appreciate most about my team is how we always have each others' backs. If one of us is sick or down for the count, we are always there to support one another in times of need. I am truly grateful for this reliable support system.

- Ash Kim

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I had the opportunity to attend my very first Careers in Medicine work conference in Washington DC back in September 2022! I feel very fortunate to work for [a organization] that supports my professional development and career needs.

- Ash Kim

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A hand-written thank you note is very welcome! It's nice in the moment, and can be kept to refer back to when I need a lift. Being taken out to lunch on Administrative Professionals Day, and truly being comfortable with leadership at the table.

- Maureen Goldsmith

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Lanese Rogers & ACIO Leadership Team (ISC)

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Lanese Rogers & ACIO Leadership Team (ISC)

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This co-worker is my supervisor. She always encourages me to grow, shows me my strengths, and listens when I am frustrated.

The members of this team are authentic; they will always express what they feel to be true and right. They are thankful for the smallest tasks completed for them.

- Maureen Goldsmith

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I appreciate that my department/supervisor not only allows me to grow, but encourages me to grow.

- Maureen Goldsmith

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My opinion is clearly valued by our director. She has weekly meetings to keep us in the loop and to ask for our thoughts.

A quick e-mail is good enough for me, but a yearly lunch and ceremony that our department put into place years ago is also a very nice gesture. Those lunches also come with awards.

- Christine Edelstein

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Elizabeth Collins (French and Francophone Studies, FIGS)

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Elizabeth Collins (French and Francophone Studies, FIGS)

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Her overall openness and organization.

- Christine Edelstein

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The new director of the language program!

- Christine Edelstein

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Small gifts of appreciation

- anonymous

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Light-heartedness and jokes to make a workday less strictly work and business as usual

- anonymous

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I appreciate my official promotion. :) It feels good to have more responsibility and to learn more skills that I can apply to my career goals and future work. Very exciting!

- anonymous

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A simple thank you or good job lets me know my work is appreciated and is all I ask.

- anonymous

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I really appreciate the help I receive from Mary Joe to help me complete my weekly tasks. The extra help goes a long way.

- anonymous

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I really appreciate the opportunity to work remotely.

- anonymous

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Being told that when I make a mistake that I am only being human.

- Jane Anderson

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Their compassion and letting me know that I am not an island during the past very rough year for me.  Knowing that I can depend on them makes it easier to manage a good work-life balance.

- Jane Anderson

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Being able to train a new regulatory coordinator

- Jane Anderson

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Being recognized for going above and beyond with a particular task, or being compensated for taking on additional responsibilities that would typically be outside of my purview.

- anonymous

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The Academic Services Team (Office of the University Registrar)

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The Academic Services Team (Office of the University Registrar)

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I appreciate how well the Academic Services Team works together every day to resolve issues, improve processes, and support our school partners and students. The members of the Academic Services Team all essentially started new roles this year when we went live with the Pennant student systems, taking on new responsibilities in a new, complex system. They took initiative to get the necessary training and create much needed process documentation and even helped each other learn along the way. Everyone on the team has proven to be a dedicated, hard worker and they always have smiles on their faces no matter how hectic the work day might be. Their team spirit is what makes me enjoy coming to work.

- anonymous

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I appreciated having the opportunity to attend my first Ivy+ conference in Princeton, and am looking forward to being a part of the future planning as we prepare to host here at Penn in 2024. I enjoy the planning process as it is nice to change gears from my typical day-to-day work.

- anonymous

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When student parents hug me after a 1:1 meeting or impromptu check-in [at the Family Center].

- anonymous

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Pablo and Hannan (Restorative Practices at Penn)

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Pablo and Hannan (Restorative Practices at Penn)

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The work that they set out to do within the Penn community takes a great deal of compassion and empathy; they both do it with style.

- anonymous

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Our Center reopened this year after being closed for over 2 years. The connections we see families make--parents, children, elders--is why we do the work that we do at the Family Center. It's contagious--the love afforded by witnessing the joy of a new friendship...when we realize we are not so alone.

- anonymous

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[My supervisor] has often praised me to others on campus in my presence.

- anonymous

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Dan Howard (Business Office, Neurosurgery)

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Dan Howard (Business Office, Neurosurgery)

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Great listener, coach, confidence and team builder.

- anonymous

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Department growth exposed me to exciting new research.

- anonymous

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When you are thanked by your peers and coworkers for when you helped them with something unconditionally.  When they appreciate your work and trust that you to take over a task without micromanaging you.  When your coworkers decorate your office and desk area on your birthday and surprise you when you come in. When your coworkers bring you flowers from their garden (during the summer) and leave them on your desk for you in the morning.

- anonymous

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The fact that we are all able to come back under one roof and work together in person, even if it is not everyday.  We do appreciate seeing each other in person when we are together.

- anonymous

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I've had students say good morning, thank you as they pass while I'm working.

- Chrystal Gay

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One housekeeper will share an early morning laugh when everyone is too serious our too tired. He even brings in food sometimes for everyone.

I am grateful for FRES as a whole.

- Chrystal Gay

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This year, the students are refocused, fearless and forward thinking now that the pandemic is no longer stopping them. That motivates me to keep working harder despite my own hardships and even inspires me to give back. I appreciate each Penn student that shows up to class on rainy and snowy days. It is inspiring.

- Chrystal Gay

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Monica Pallanti, Paula Scarbourough, Robin Toney & Nichole Battle-Walker ("Ladies of the West Wing," MATH/AMCS)

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Monica Pallanti, Paula Scarbourough, Robin Toney & Nichole Battle-Walker ("Ladies of the West Wing," MATH/AMCS)

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Maintain a sense of teamwork, working collaboratively, providing helping hands, treating each other with dignity, respect, integrity and kindness. Most important, treating each other as friends, and having fun!

- anonymous

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[The RADCORE team's] professionalism, everyday laughter when they are in the office, and the support they have shown me.

- Kathleen Thomas

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Abby, Jessica, Hannah, Anthony, Jade, James, Veronica, Rochelle, Caroline, Susan, Kristi, Shannon and Patty (RADCORE, Radiology)

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Abby, Jessica, Hannah, Anthony, Jade, James, Veronica, Rochelle, Caroline, Susan, Kristi, Shannon and Patty (RADCORE, Radiology)

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Their dedication, interest in their work, and humor.

- Kathleen Thomas

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The new team members who onboarded with us.

- Kathleen Thomas

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Our team is quick to compliment, careful with constructive feedback. I see my boss lift each team member, remembering comments made in previous conversations. We also celebrate small and large achievements as a team, whether it's a hug, an affirming email or a timely Slack emoji.

- Catherine Hagele

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Denise LaMarra, Janice Radway, Cori Maskart (Core Four, Standardized Patient Program, PSOM)

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Denise LaMarra, Janice Radway, Cori Maskart (Core Four, Standardized Patient Program, PSOM)

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I appreciate the genuine compassion and effort to be interconnected that each member of my team brings to the table EVERY day, without fail.

- Catherine Hagele

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I am so grateful for the opportunity to grow in my field. I'm encouraged to dig deeper, finding ways to create a higher standard of excellence. We train people to portray patients for the purpose of improving clinical skills, interpersonal interactions and empathy building. I truly appreciate the opportunity to practice that with my team first and foremost and believe this approach ripples out to the medical community at large here at Penn.

- Catherine Hagele

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Team lunches!

- Gabrielle Taylor

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Rosa Vargas, Janice Brochette, Anthony Notte, Yvonne Kline, Workday phone-in assistants (Chemistry Administration)

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Rosa Vargas, Janice Brochette, Anthony Notte, Yvonne Kline, Workday phone-in assistants (Chemistry Administration)

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I have never gotten the chance to thank these co-workers in a special way, but I truly appreciate all their help and guidance. The assistance they give is so generous that it teaches and tames the tides of putting together pieces of professional learning.

- Gabrielle Taylor

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I appreciate the growth and knowledge I have gained with my administrative work and role here at Chemistry.

I appreciate the leadership from our department director and gentle trust and support he has created within the team and the culture here. I could not ask for anything more.

- Gabrielle Taylor

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Checking on your team to see how they’re doing, buying lunch, pitching in to help with challenges

- Catherine Coll

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Mo is a kind, supportive and knowledgeable team member. He has a great sense of humor and is the guy who always has great advice and ideas.

- Catherine Coll

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My team members Stephen and Andrew.

- Catherine Coll

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I have people who write me and tell me explicitly. I also get lots of verbal thanks and I get return customers.

I appreciate others all the time, and tell them so. I am also grateful all the time for the community, this beautiful campus, and that I love the work I do.

- Amma Napier

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Marissa is a consummate professional and goes above and beyond in everything she does; she is a true partner in the office. What  I appreciate most is that she is genuine and trustworthy and she makes me feel connected on a human level to my work.

- Amma Napier

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I appreciate the opportunity to work with so many different people , at so many levels, who do so many different things...across the University.

- Amma Napier

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My Director and Executive Director comment on their appreciation of my work in our all-staff meetings and in 1:1 meetings, frequently giving specific, positive feedback.

-  Jamie Grant

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Jackie Moriniere (SEAS Team, Career Services)

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Jackie Moriniere (SEAS Team, Career Services)

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I deeply appreciate Jackie's commitment to our students, her excellence in advising and her consistently positive approach to solving challenges in our work.

- Jamie Grant

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I piloted an initiative for our team to provide advising within a different campus building and it has been very well received.

- Jamie Grant

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I think that a helpful tool to utilize in both professional and personal life is to have a regular gratitude practice, i.e. 3 things you are grateful for every day.
I also like doing shout-outs for those who may not always be in the spotlight, and "Getting to Know You" documentation.

- anonymous

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Be authentic!

- Maureen Goldsmith

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Always say thank you when someone completes something that benefits the group, and when someone takes on a task that isn't necessarily their own, i.e. helping others out.

- anonymous

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1 Thessalonians 5:18, King James Bible

-anonymous

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Write an email of gratitude to their supervisor and cc them.

- anonymous

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Just saying a simple thank-you can reduce stress and lead to a better working relationship building a foundation for trust, which is essential in any workplace. Other than that, decorate your coworkers desk space on their birthday and surprise them with a special homemade treat of their liking. Bring coworkers (in our case it is 5 ladies of the same age-group in our office suite, which makes it even more fun and interesting!) fresh flowers or veggies from garden (during the summer).

- anonymous

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A great way to show gratitude would be returning the help without being asked. If someone offered their assistance to you in any way, return the gesture by checking up on them and offering a hand.

- Chrystal Gay

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Communicating daily to my team about my appreciation for them.

- Kathleen Thomas

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I think it's important to say thank you but also to take the time to accompany that with a little treat. I like to practice expressing gratitude to those who may not like to be in the spotlight by visiting their office and saying thank you with a treat.

- Gabrielle Taylor

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I have tried to incorporate time into my day...to check in with my colleagues, ask about their work projects, ask about them personally and their families, pets, plans for the coming days and especially holidays. This isn't always an easy time for people, but looking at someone directly, focusing on your conversation (however brief) and actively listening can hopefully be helpful and encouraging.

-  Jamie Grant

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Dan Howard (Business Office, Neurosurgery)

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Dan Howard (Business Office, Neurosurgery)

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- anonymous

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I always say thank you and let those I come in contact with know I appreciate any help given. Everyone just wants to be appreciated or acknowledged for their time and work, especially on difficult tasks.

- anonymous

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I try to show daily gratitude in my interactions with co-workers and personnel at Penn's reviewing committees by saying thank you for their assistance. I try to greet everyone as I see them throughout the day.

- Jane Anderson

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I let my team members know as much as possible that they are doing excellent work and that they are appreciated. When possible I try to give kudos publicly for a job well done during a larger group meeting or show my gratitude by bringing in lunch or treats for the team to enjoy.

- anonymous

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I write an affirmation on my door (expo markers work well on glass) almost every week. I pick one from the "I Am" app or personalize my own message connected to a current win, feat, or epiphany. I find out through conversation how it tends to align with what others are experiencing too, further affirming the magic.

- anonymous

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Quick comments made one-on-one (e.g. "thank you for sharing today - I loved what you said."). Offering to cover an early morning or late shift. The end of the week usually ends with all of us expressing our thanks and appreciation on Slack for jobs well done. We sometimes exchange small tokens for birthdays or holidays. We each keep them visible on our desks [as] a reminder that we care, and have cared for each other.

- Catherine Hagele