Picture this: You're at your desk, and your manager hands you a gift, not because it's your birthday or work anniversary, but just because. How would you feel? Valued? Surprised? Maybe even a bit ...

I was having one of those days where nothing seemed to go my way. As I was on the verge of tears, my daughter walked up to me, saw the sadness in my eyes and handed me her favorite tie-dye sticker.