A CEO who writes 9,200 employee holiday cards a year explains the value of gratitude

Courtesy of Sheldon Yellen Sheldon Yellen, CEO of the property-restoration company BELFOR Holdings, Inc., handwrites holiday cards to each of his 9,200 employees as a way to say thank you. He travels with a suitcase full of stationery. He also pens handwritten notes for thank-yous, anniversaries, and birthdays. Researchers and career experts say the most successful corporate managers are those who can thank their employees and give them words of encouragement. Visit Business Insider's homepage f...