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Small Gestures, Big Impact: How to Make Someone’s Day Better

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 It doesn't take much to make someone's day better.

I was out for a walk today over lunch, just observing the hustle and bustle of the world around me. And I got thinking about the power we have to impact other's lives. Three things came to me, easy things, that I can do to leave a positive impact on each person I come in contact with.

A smile

A word

An act of service

They don't cost us much, but they pay big dividends.

A smile: You know what it feels like when someone smiles? It lifts your spirits. It's hard not to smile back. We mirror what we see. So be generous with your smiles!

A word: "Thank You", "You're Welcome", "You did a great job", "I am learning a lot from you", "You make this place better". A couple of words, a sentence, shared with authenticity and heart, can leave a big impression. And the opposite is also true, our words really do have the power to cut the legs out from under someone. Choose life with your words.

An act of service: holding a door, letting someone merge in front of you in traffic, helping someone who dropped items re-gather them, picking up a cup of coffee for a coworker. When you serve others, you truly do brighten their day.

A smile

A word

An act of service.

You really do have power to make someone's day better.

Cheering you on!

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Mike Penninga

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Mike considers himself very fortunate to have been born and raised in Kelowna where he lives with his wife and kids.  He has spent 3 decades in leadership in both non-profit and for-profit organizations.   He has supported leadership development alongside numerous organizations, including the City of Kelowna, Predator Ridge Resort, the Kelowna Yacht Club, Okanagan College, Oak Bay Beach Hotel, the City of Pitt Meadows, Westbank First Nations, Refresh Financial, The Web Advisors Marketing Agency, and Compassion Canada.  

He completed his Undergrad and Masters education at Trinity Western University, along with a Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from BCIT.  

His passion is helping create environments where people can encounter their "aha" moment that leads to personal growth and development.  A professional speaker and communicator in small and large environments, Mike brings humor and humanity to every space he gets invited into. He has extensive knowledge and experience in one on one coaching and team facilitation, and is excited to build out a customized plan that will add value to your organization.  

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