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We interact with dozens of people in our working lives. Maybe hundreds. Some of those folks regularly help us or are there to hear our ideas and encourage our career growth. Some have sent business or clients or new opportunities our way in 2012.

What better way to start a new year than by letting some of those people know we appreciate them. (It turns out, that might even help you be more successful in 2013.)

Brandon Smith has the nuts and bolts of gratitude in our first Working on GPB Radio for 2013 -- why to thank, who to thank, how to thank.

Click here ask Brandon a question about your job or career. We might answer you on the air.