A Secret to Genuine Recognition
This past week was my birthday. I received a bunch of nice calls and messages throughout the day – and the best part was going out to dinner with Bonni and Luke in the evening and watching Bonni dance...
View ArticleGive Recognition You Can Be Proud Of
Many years ago, a client decided that he wasn’t investing as much time recognizing his team as he would like. We talked about this concern and discussed ways that he could begin to make regular...
View ArticleHow Do I Recognize People Without Handing Over Money?
[youtube id="3RrXnhLF674"] We all know financial incentives are one way to recognize people – but there are many ways to recognize that require no budget.
View ArticleAre You Making This Mistake When Being Grateful?
A number of years ago, a participant in a training program were we running approached one of my colleagues with a problem. She said: My desk is in a central area right outside a major conference room....
View ArticleDo You Also Make This Mistake With Praise?
Once in awhile, something I read stops me in my tracks and forces me to rethink a past assumption. This time it came from a parenting article by Shelley Phillips. Phillips makes a compelling case that...
View ArticleThe Best Way To Accept Praise From Somebody Else
Imagine for a moment that you received an invitation to birthday party from a lifelong friend. If it was someone you cared about deeply, you’d make every effort to attend and bring an appropriate gift....
View Article3 Ways to Make Appreciation Memorable
A few days before I graduated from junior high school, I was honored with the Rotary Award at the our school’s annual recognition event for students. I knew little of the award prior to receiving it,...
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