Emotional Intelligence Exercise 14

As you think about your past work experiences, think about specific examples when a boss expressed sincere gratitude for your work. What impact did it have on you? How exactly did your boss express his or her gratitude? How did you know it was sincere? List those occasions under the header of ''champion.'' Can you recall a time when you did not receive acknowledgment for a job well done? Was there ever a time when others received acknowledgment and you were forgotten? List those occasion under the header of ''chump.''

Champion—I felt appreciated . . .Chump—I did not feel appreciated . . .

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