I
learned something last week. I attended a school basketball game and discovered
that one person can make an awesome wave. No kidding. The key lies in the arms
and the hands. When you move them gracefully, in slow motion, you get the
perfect effect. When three more kids joined the line, that wave celebration was
as good as a crowd wave of fifty-thousand spectators in a sports arena. A good wave
feels like a warm hug or a big high-five. Most people enjoy giving or getting a
compliment. If you compel people to pay tribute for a great feat, will it still
be heartfelt? Take a look and a listen:
http://youtu.be/W9j4Gi0lbR4
The
best waves aren’t experiments, but contagious celebrations honoring someone who
did well. In our media-driven culture where we criticize every outfit, haircut,
and relationship, let’s triple the amount of compliments we give. Who doesn’t enjoy a little praise? In your
opinion, who deserves an awesome wave?
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