Role Model Postcards
Write a note to someone who inspired you
Game Overview.
Participants craft a short postcard thanking a mentor, teacher, or peer. They share snippets with the group before sending or photographing the card.
Objectives
- ✓Encourage gratitude and reflection
- ✓Highlight people who shaped participants’ journeys
- ✓Model concise storytelling
What You'll Need
- •Blank postcards or digital templates
- •Pens, markers, or keyboard
- •Stamps or screenshot method if participants plan to mail the note
Preparation
- 1Share prompts to help people choose a role model (first boss, teacher, teammate)
- 2Provide sample postcard language for inspiration
- 3Remind participants to gather mailing addresses if they plan to send it
How to Play
STEP 1
Set the Tone
Explain why gratitude boosts team cohesion and invite everyone to think of a role model.
STEP 2
Write the Postcard
Give five minutes for participants to write a short note describing what they appreciated.
STEP 3
Share a Line
Ask volunteers to read one sentence from their postcard to the group.
STEP 4
Send or Capture
Encourage participants to mail the card or share a photo in your chat channel.
Pro Tips
- Play calm background music to inspire reflection
- Remind everyone that cards can be addressed to someone still on the team
- Offer digital postcard templates for remote participants
- Provide optional prompts for those who struggle to choose someone
Variations
Future Self Postcard
Write to yourself one year in the future outlining the leader you hope to be.
Customer Appreciation
Send postcards to customers or partners rather than internal mentors.
Audio Postcards
Record a short voice memo and share it with the group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if someone does not want to share their note?
Sharing is optional. They can keep the card private or just mention the role model’s first name.
Do participants need real postcards?
No. Any card stock, digital template, or even an email draft works.
Can this be homework between sessions?
Yes. Assign writing the postcard as pre-work, then use meeting time for sharing.
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