CLARITY KICKSTART: February 17, 2014
“The lesson is clear: If you want people to understand that you value their contributions and that they are important, the recognition and praise you provide must have meaning that is specific to each individual.”
~ Tom Rath
Coaching Tip for the Week:
How many times in the past month have you set up a private meeting with someone you lead, sat down with him, and told him how he is making a positive impact in the organization?
A recent Gallup study showed that 65% of Americans received no recognition in the workplace last year. With costs of disengagement estimated at $300 billion per year, this is a problem – but not an unfixable one.
This week, single out an employee, coworker, or child for the sole purpose of calling her on her greatness. Give a specific example of an action that you appreciated, and thank her for her positive contribution. Then, end the meeting.
My guess is that, by recognizing strengths in others, you can expect to see more and more of that behavior in the coming weeks. Win-win!
What action have you witnessed in the past week that made a positive difference? Share below, on our Facebook page, or via Twitter!
Dr. Christi Hegstad helps you successfully do what you love! As President of MAP Professional Development Inc., she coaches executives and leaders who feel stuck – whether at an income level, in their leadership abilities, or “spinning their wheels” in the day-to-day – to flourish towards their vision with clarity, confidence, and meaningful action.
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