Strengthening Relationships and Building Networks with Thank You Notes

I am a strong believer in showing appreciation to co-workers, friends, family, and acquaintances who help and support you along the way.

Strengthen relationships that are critical to your career success by taking the time to express sincere gratitude whenever you receive help, says Robert Thompson, author of "The Offsite: A Leadership Challenge Fable" (Jossey-Bass, 2008). It's a simple way to garner your peers' respect and ensure their future support. For instance, if your colleague stays late to help you with an important presentation, say thanks in a handwritten note, he suggests.

So few people take the time to say thank you and it can reap huge rewards.

For help with writing thank you notes visit Thank You Notes