Most employees work for more than money; they seek and need recognition. Effective leaders will recognize their employees, but not for doing nothing or for basic achievements. Recognition must be earned.
As a leader, you need to set the course for recognizing the members of your team who have the best performances.
I recommend weekly recognition of your top performer, in one of your weekly meetings, perhaps with a traveling trophy that passes from winner to winner each week.
Whatever you do, be sure to recognize your employees, and make sure they’ve first earned your recognition.
Author: Nathan Jamail
Nathan Jamail is a keynote speaker and bestselling author of 5 books, including his most recent “Serve Up & Coach Down.” With over 25 years of leadership in Corporate America as a top Director of Sales and a small business owner of several companies, his clients have come to know him as “The Real Deal.” Nathan has taught great leaders from across the world and shows organizations how to have a “Serve Up Mindset” to achieve maximum success. His expertise doesn’t come just from research or interviews. It’s from living the life of leadership for over 25 years. As a sales leadership keynote speaker and author who works with thousands every year, he challenges leaders to be the best version of themselves and settle for nothing less! Check out Nathan Jamail’s books, articles, keynote presentations, and blogs at NathanJamail.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter.
Most employees work for more than money; they seek and need recognition. Effective leaders will recognize their employees, but not for doing nothing or for basic achievements. Recognition must be earned.
