Stepping Up During Tough Times
Ongoing recognition and praise makes a person feel appreciated, important and stimulates the intrinsic motivation to excel. Gallop research found that individuals that receive regular recognition and praise:
- Increase their individual productivity.
- Increase engagement among their colleagues.
- Are more likely to stay with their organization.
- Receive higher loyalty and satisfaction scores from customers.
- Have better safety records and fewer accidents on the job.
Our economic tough times will eventually come to an end. Meanwhile, we have the opportunity to make a positive difference within our organization and help navigate through the tough waters we are in. Good luck as you proactively steer your ship.
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.
