Acceptance Speeches: Use These Uncommon Gratitude Components #PeopleSkills
by Kate Nasser | 2 Comments »
If you were to win some awards or receive an honor, would you know how to give great acceptance speeches? For many people, just giving any kind of speech can be nerve-wracking. Then, when they accept an award or an honor, they wonder what should they say besides thank you. Well here are specific gratitude examples that will make your acceptance speeches very memorable.
For Great Acceptance Speeches, Highlight These Elements of Gratitude. Image by Cheddar via Flickr Creative Commons License.
Give Great Acceptance Speeches w/ Gratitude For These Things
Receiving an award is the perfect time to underscore longtime relationships and strengthen the newer ones. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
In your acceptance speeches, go beyond just saying thank you for those who helped you. Get more specific and thank them for …
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Insights that made you see things you hadn’t seen before.
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Those who made daily work easy, fun, and productive.
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Support and empathy when you hit a tough stretch.
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The opportunity to work with them, compete in the challenge, give back, etc…
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Dynamic teamwork that inspired you and empowered you.
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Their talents and skills that expanded what you could do.
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Learning from them and all their unique experiences.
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Their understanding when you made mistakes.
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Having your back and being there.
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Chance to know them and all that they are.
Fill Your Acceptance Speech With Uncommon Gratitude
When you receive an honor, honor others with your gratitude. All can celebrate when you celebrate them. Gratitude celebrates living and/or working together, uplifts hearts, and strengthens relationships.
The struggle end when the gratitude begins. ~ Neale Donald Walsh
From my professional experience to your success,
Kate Nasser, The People Skills Coach™
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Hi Kate,
One thing I was told about making speeches is that I, the speaker, will be sharing important information that is useful/helpful to the audience and that they will appreciate me sharing it with them. The speaker imparts wisdom and knowledge not available from others. This has helped calm nerves many times.
Hi Steve,
There are certainly many types of speeches. Some where we share our knowledge and insight. Others where we are accepting an award or people’s gratitude. Giving gratitude in return is always a winner!
Kate