From One of my favorite books - 7 Levels of Communication written by Michael J Maher .
He shares tip on writing and sending POWER notes
7 Steps to a POWER Note:
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- Use unbranded cards with a symbol or monogram that represents you. It’s a personal note.
- Use blue ink. It looks original and positive.
- Words – use you, but avoid I, me, my.
- Be specific in your praise. Identify and acknowledge a characteristic, a talent, a unique quality.
- Leverage the power of Positive Projection. Identify a personal characteristic you want to improve and express respect for others who possess that quality (happiness, wealth, balance, etc.).
- Write rightly – slope text slightly upward from left to right.
- The power of the P.S. Use a P.S. as a call to action: ask the recipient to take action such a emailing or calling