"Recognition is the greatest motivator." — Unknown
Scott Ward
I help ambitious founders build effective leadership teams || Create focus, alignment, accountability & ownership
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We tend to focus on the gaps, the problems, the misses.
It’s easy to forget that there’s always a lot going right that deserves recognition.
When you lead a team, one of the easiest ways to boost morale is to just point at a specific thing that someone did well and say, “Nicely done!”.
It’s actually amazing how meaningful and motivating recognition is.
You can also do the same thing for yourself.
When I finish something, I’ll occasionally say out loud to myself, “Way to go, Scotty!”
It sounds goofy, but it feels pretty good.
Another great practice is to journal at the end of the day: “Today, one thing I did well was…”
I know you’re busy. I know you’re hustling to get things done.
All the same, try to slow down just enough to give a bit of recognition to your team and yourself.
It helps.
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1 个月Thanks for reminding us this important and simple way to motivate!
Director, Partnerships at Moving2Canada | Helping Newcomers to Canada Thrive | Featured in Washington Post, Globe & Mail
1 个月Nice post. Way to go, Scotty! What you're saying is particularly important for remote teams. Like, when someone sinks a three-pointer they'll usually get a high 5 or just a nod from a teammate when returning to their side of the court. Someone completing a solo in a jazz quartet gets a knowing smile from their bandmate and a clap from the audience. But when teams are not sharing the same physical space it's crucial to try to replicate these moments, beyond just a Slack emoji. A 30-second call to someone, just to say 'well frickin done!', can make someone's week.