Motivational Mini Cards & Gifts
... because motivated people make more happen
Tips on Mini Cards
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around”
Leo Buscaglia
To make your message more effective in a card
SAY WHO
- make it more personal by using the person's name, and
SAY WHY
- make it more meaningful by saying just why you're sending it
e.g. In a 'You're a Star' Card
sent just after a meeting
(remember the spontaneity!):
'Best Wishes, Your Name'
is fine but...
'Sam, Your input at yesterday's meeting was brilliant!
Best Wishes, Your Name'
… is so much better.
"Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish"
Sam Walton
great little gift tags!
Just attach with sticky tape,
or punch a hole through the
corner and tie on with
gift ribbon.
"I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement"
Charles Schwab
Keep these
‘KISS’ acronyms in mind to
make your cards count
Keep It Short and Sweet
Keep In Stock for Spontaneity!
"Praise is like sunlight to the human spirit : we cannot flower and grow without it."
Jess Lair
A truly multi-purpose little card that you can use to say …
well … anything at all!
Really worth keeping permanently in stock.
"Motivation is like food for the brain. You cannot get enough in one sitting. It needs continual and regular top ups"
Peter Davies
Make a point of having ..
- postage stamps
- pen
- mini cards
… always to hand so that you can bring a smile to someone’s face quickly, easily, regularly and spontaneously!
Mini cards are so easy to keep in stock and store in your home, desk, bag, purse, glove compartment ….
"The greatest good we can do for others is not just to share our riches with them, but to reveal theirs"
Zig Ziglar
Remind yourself to send out motivating mini cards and gifts regularly and spontaneously by storing them in a suitable box -
a clear or see-through one works best - right on your desk, or anywhere you’ll see them often, and can access them quickly
and easily
"Nine tenths of education is ... encouragement."
Anatole France
Keep a brief note of which mini card and mini gift you've sent to who, and make it easy on yourself to avoid duplication.
"Note how good you feel after you have encouraged someone else. No other argument is necessary to suggest that never miss the opportunity to give encouragement."
George Adams
Set up your own mini cards ‘reward scheme’ where your team collect mini cards to claim small rewards such as a mini gift.
You could use any mix of the mini card ranges to count for the scheme, or just a particular range …. the new Inspired cards are ideal for this.
e.g. 5 mini cards : Pack of Recommendation Envelopes
10 mini cards : £5 voucher
… or whatever, as appropriate
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader"
John Quincy Adams
Please share any tips, comments or testimonials you have about using these mini cards and gifts, or about sending motivational and inspirational cards and gifts in general, so that we can include them here on the website. Thank You!
