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Go above and beyond
One of the highest compliments for someone's extra effort.
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What it really means
“Go above and beyond” means “do more than what was asked or required.” It describes extra effort that nobody demanded. It’s one of the highest compliments for someone’s work.
In one line: Do more than what was asked or required.
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See it in action
THEMShe stayed late to reorganize the whole file system.
YOUShe really went above and beyond.
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Say it like a native
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✕ INSTEAD OF
They exceeded the requirements of the task
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✓ TRY
They went above and beyond.
That’s above and beyond.
They did more than we asked.
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CULTURE INSIGHT
Americans praise people who go above and beyond. Extra effort that wasn’t required stands out and gets remembered. Naming it out loud is how people make sure that effort doesn’t go unnoticed.
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YOUR CHALLENGE TODAY
Today, when someone does more than expected, tell them they went “above and beyond.” Notice how much the recognition means.
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See you tomorrow,
Teacher Tiffani
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