The Georgia Scroll
October 1997
Ever wanted a practical guide on giving people recognition and patting them on the back? Here's the list!
1. Pat people on the back as they're making headway on a job
Example: "It's neat to see the project moving forward."
2. Talk positively each day about actual achievements of the company.
Example: "Our revenues sure have picked up in the past two months."
3. Listen to people's problems.
Example: "Wouldn't you share that experience with me?"
4. Give Encouragement and compliment people whenever possible.
Example: "I encourage you to try your idea about . . ."
5. Find ways of being helpful to those around you.
Example: "Saw this article that may tie into what you're working on."
6. Tell people you believe they can do it, that you have faith in them.
Example: "Looks like you'll set a new sales record this year!"
7. Generate hope: it's always the light at the end of the tunnel!
Example: "This storm will pass, they all do!"
8. Find ways to give good news to those around you.
Example: "Did you hear the news about our profit growth?"
9. Get them to feel better, no matter where the interaction started.
Example: "How do you feel now that we've talked about that?"
10. Thank them for effort, praise them for performance.
Example: "Thanks for the hard work."
"Congratulations on winning that bid!"
Recognition works 100 to 1 over compensation. Both are necessary but you always have more recognition to give . . . not so with bucks.
Reprinted with permission from Corporate Partners Inc., 159 Glen Eagle Way, McDonough, Ga. 30253