Recognition: The Missing Ingredient for Great Results
• Use thank-you notes. Have a stack of notes readily available. Send handwritten notes on a regular basis. One manager told me she has a standing appointment for one hour on Friday afternoons that she uses to write notes and do other forms of recognition.
Let me close with a quote from St. Paul: "Give everyone what you owe him … if respect, then respect; if honor then honor." (Romans 13:7) Good luck to you as you recognize your employees and let them know how much you appreciate them. IPG
Wes Friesen is a proven leader and developer of high performing teams and has extensive experience in both the corporate and non-profit worlds. A former in-plant manager, he is also an award-winning university instructor and speaker, and is the president of Solomon Training and Development, which provides leadership, management and team building training. His book, Your Team Can Soar! contains 42 valuable lessons that will inspire you, and give you practical pointers to help you—and your team—soar to new heights of performance. Your Team Can Soar! can be ordered from Xulonpress.com/bookstore or wesfriesen.com. Wes can be contacted at wesmfriesen@gmail.com.
