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Every recognition moment tells your team, “This is what matters here.” Previously, we explored how the people experience is shaped by intentional choices. Recognition is one of the most visible ways that intention shows up in daily interactions. When you consistently recognize certain actions, you send a clear message: This is what we value here.…

Timing matters. The sooner you acknowledge great work, the more powerful the message becomes. Recognition that happens while the moment is still fresh captures energy, builds connection, and strengthens the impact of the achievement. According to O.C. Tanner, recognition delivered close to the event is up to 8 times more impactful than waiting until a…

Recognition as a growth accelerator opens the next door , whether that’s a new challenge, project, or skill -building opportunity. When you recognize the effort people put into learning, stretching, and stepping outside their comfort zone, you send a clear message: we value your potential as much as your performance. In fact, 83.6% of people…

Recognition. In one of my cornerstone posts, I explored how recognition strengthens the relationship between people and their managers. A simple, sincere “I saw what you did, and it mattered” can be more powerful than any formal reward program. Recognition increases engagement by reinforcing desired behaviors and showing people they are valued as individuals. Yet…

Recognition doesn’t just help people stay, it draws great talent to you. In an earlier post, I covered recognition and rewards as one of the top four drivers of a strong people experience. One of the biggest missed opportunities is waiting until after a person starts to show it. Demonstrating recognition early, during recruiting, interviews,…

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 . People don’t quit companies. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐝 , 𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 , 𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 . (𝐻𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜 , 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑟𝑠 !) Most exit interviews focus on surface -level reasons. A better title. A better offer. A shorter commute. But if you listen closely, the real reason often comes down to one thing: 𝐀…