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Looking for just the right bullet for that special employee?

(Any and all names in the following examples are entirely fictional. Resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincident. No animals were harmed in the making of this list):

• He never appears stressed about his work.  Many employees have indicated that they are eager to comment on his work. 
• He shows potential for unbounded improvement.  He actively pursues relationships with his coworkers.  
• He makes decisions with minimal direction.  His name is frequently mentioned in staff meetings. 
• He makes others around him work harder. His worth to the unit can only be imagined. 
• He has a wide variety of interests and pursuits.  It is apparent that such an employee demonstrates the importance of proper recruiting. 
• It’s tough for management to keep up with him.  The record should state that Mr. Terino fully understands the extent of his responsibilities. 
• One cannot say enough good things about him.  His performance defies measurement. 
• The possibility of hiring more employees like him should be discussed immediately.  Mr. Terino appears ever productive and has been seen dropping in at off hours. 
• His full capabilities have only been recently discovered  His usefulness to the division is self evident. 
• Mr. Terino was tasked with many assignments this year. Not surprisingly, Mr. Terino handles assignments with unlooked-for creativity.  A reevaluation of his salary is long overdue. 
• Our company benefits have not been wasted on him.  He has left his mark on the division. 
• He is willing to take risks.  Mr. Terino sets a compelling example for the younger employees. 
• Many wonder at the extent of his knowledge.  The quality of his work is well known. 
• As an employee, he is a management textbook example. Mr. Terino has name recognition throughout the divisions.  He prefers to work under minimal supervision. 
• It would be accurate to say that no one has caught him sleeping on the job.  The possibility of hiring more employees like him should be discussed immediately. 
• It is important to note that his work may greatly impact the company.  He does the kind of work you don’t expect to see today. 
• Not surprisingly, a reevaluation of his assignments may be in order.  He shows an interest in related tasks not assigned to him. He has proven to be one of the company’s larger investments. 
• He works behind the scenes.  Mr. Terino never appears stressed about his work. 
• Mr. Terino has been responsible for the changes in our work group dynamics.  His work sets Mr. Terino apart from his peers. 
• He is not afraid to ask questions that check the assumptions of others.  His full capabilities have only recently been discovered. 
• His core values show through in his work.  Any division would be lucky to get him to work for them. 
• A thorough analysis of his performance will surprise you.
• He knows the value of office equipment. 
• He appears ever productive.