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Why You Should Keep A “Smile File”

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A smile file is not only the time capsule of a future pick-me-up, it keeps track of whom you should work with in the future. My mom called it “the good guy” file. I call it “the smile file.” Whatever you call it, keep one. Even if you are a “piler, not a filer,” this […]

Filed Under: Better Worklife, Self Management, Teams Tagged With: bob sutton, good guy file, humanbiz, no asshole rule, smile file, thank you notes, workplace appreciation

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