The Thanksgiving holiday provides us with a wonderful opportunity each November to pause and reflect on the many things that we each have to be grateful for. We quickly recall thoughts of loyal friends, families, good health, material possessions, and the significant milestones of the past year. Important? Yes. Reaffirming the obvious? Most certainly.

How far do our thoughts of gratefulness extend beyond these usual categories? Think of all those who have contributed in some positive way to our professional journeys over the past year. There are those that we so often fail to acknowledge in the rush of our day-to-day activities. What about those who work “behind the scenes” to keep our workplaces clean and functional? What about the colleague who has taken the time to share a moment of encouragement during a difficult day or one who can always be counted on for a smile? What about the manager who challenges you to stretch beyond your comfort zone?

Have you found an opportunity to communicate your thankfulness to your fellow co-workers? The strength of your organization may depend on it.