12/13/2023

Ways to Thank Your Boss

Do it an honest, genuine way

Q: I really want to let my manager know how much I appreciate their knowledge and expertise and especially their guidance, but I don't want to come across as a "suck up." I saw in the media there is something called Boss's Day, but that doesn't seem like the right way to let them know how much I value them. I just need some help to find the appropriate way to let them know I appreciate them. 

A: This is such a tricky issue, and I'm glad you've raised it. The most important thing in this discussion is something most employees never think about: Managers are people, and like their staff, they also want to be appreciated and have their contributions acknowledged.

The right way to begin here is to think about what you could say or do that is honest and comes from your heart. It is easy to see how a kind gesture to a manager could be interpreted as you attempting to suck up, but with some careful thought, I bet you can find a way to genuinely thank them.

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