As a high school basketball coach, John Wooden created a "thank you" rule for his players. Every time a player scored, he was required to acknowledge the person on the team who'd assisted.
Of course, some of the players thought this was a silly rule that would take too much time away from the game.
But Wooden explained to his team that a simple gesture like a nod, a thumbs-up, or a wink would take them less than a second.
Wooden believed that if you didn't show your appreciation to others, they'd have no way of knowing their contributions were recognized.
And without recognition, people start to pull back—both from performing and from cooperating with others. It's a key element of teamwork and success.
-Bits & Pieces, August 2007, page 8
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