3 Ways to Make Sure High Performers Feel Valued
Think high performers only leave for more money or better opportunities? Wrong. One of the most common reasons star employees leave is that they feel unnoticed and undervalued at work. To retain top talent, demonstrate their value by taking these three essential actions.
Notice. Go beyond surface-level interactions. Regularly check in with your employee, paying attention to their well-being—not just their workload and achievements. Notice when they seem stressed or disconnected, and offer support before issues escalate. And as you conduct these check-ins, be sure to have a method of noting your observations week to week.?
Affirm. When your employee succeeds or performs well, offer focused, meaningful feedback. Avoid vague praise like “great job”—instead, highlight specific actions and explain the unique impact they had. For example, show you value their unique contributions by mentioning how their attention to detail prevented problems or improved team performance.
Show they’re needed. Reinforce your employee’s importance by connecting their work to the team’s success. Share data, feedback, or outcomes that illustrate how their efforts make a difference. Recognize their irreplaceable role by saying, “If it wasn’t for you…” and detailing how they’ve influenced positive results.
Read the article: “3 Ways to Make Sure High Performers Feel Valued,” by Zach Mercurio
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19 分钟前Well said!
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1 小时前All staff need to feel valued, not just the so called high performers and those that wanna be the bosses wee pet.
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1 小时前https://lnkd.in/evu3FYca RETURN TO THE OFFICE...NEW ADMINISTRATION...RISING COST OF LIVING Can we keep the holiday spirit alive after New Year's Eve! It all begins with YOU https://lnkd.in/gXtQG-pD “The holiday spirit involves employees at all levels communicating, negotiating, and taking action in a way where all employees at every level want to help each other (Mutual Benefit). There is a strong desire at this time of year to show this support for others, that seems to fade after the new year.” -Marc Gilenson
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1 小时前There’s no high performance team without a strong leadership. As I agree with most of the items, the main aspect for people feel they’re work is appreciated is a strong communication between them and the leader. They love to feel part of the process. Then results come.
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2 小时前Absolutely spot on!