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The Power of Praise, Recognition & AcknowledgementThe concepts behind human motivation are consistent. People who feel good about themselves produce good results, and people who produce good results feel good about themselves. It’s a magical cycle. If you want someone to feel good, reward him or her with a genuine compliment. (I emphasize the word ‘genuine’.) If you can’t find something good to say about someone, you must not be thinking hard enough. When you catch people doing something right, they feel good. Very few people offer simple words of thanks in person, by email or by note, let alone offer positive recognition and acknowledgement. For those who do, the payoff is terrific. People feel good about their employment when they are recognized in a positive and genuine way. People feel good about their role in their personal and family lives when they are acknowledged for their contributions. Recognition is an inexpensive, effective way to motivate people. Whether you’re one year old, or one hundred and one years old, people are motivated by pride and vanity. People remember how you make them feel. When you recognize someone doing something right, you create a positive lasting impression. Think of the last time someone offered you positive recognition. I'll bet you felt great. It feels good to give and to receive genuine compliments. So why don’t we make it a part of our everyday relationships at work and at home? Success is about relationships. Relationships are like bank accounts, where compliments, recognition and acknowledgement are the deposits. Sometimes you have to make a withdrawal — a reprimand or constructive criticism. If your relationship account has a healthy balance, you can afford these occasional withdrawals. When you give negative feedback, it will be well balanced if you also offer positive feedback regularly. Regular praise is not a strategy meant only for the leaders of companies, clubs, organizations or families. Everyone can give praise to each other and begin creating an environment that is positive, appreciative and respectful. When energy is positive, behaviour is positive. I empower you to reap the benefits of the power of praise
by giving recognition and acknowledgment generously to the people in
your life. Penny Tremblay
Northern Lights Presentations offers seminars to assist people in becoming their personal best. Contact Penny at info@northernlightspresentations.com for more information. You can join our mailing list and receive our leadership tips electronically. Why not refer a friend or colleague to receive these leadership tips monthly. |
How would it change your community and personal life if everyone recognized each other for their contribution and acts of everyday heroism and kindness? What can you do to encourage The Power Of Praise? I am pleased to have joined Barry Spilchuk as co-author in the first edition of You’re My Hero™ – North Bay featuring over 100 “Inspiring Stories By and About the People of North Bay”.
Available for only $20, this book makes an excellent Christmas gift for those on your list with a connection to the North Bay community, for employees or staff as a corporate gift program, or for anyone who can learn from and appreciate the Power of Praise that recognizes everyday heroes. A portion of proceeds will go back to the community. Please contact me to reserve your copy(s) which I will personally autograph. Also a fabulous means for fund raising before December 30th, please inquire about our Fund Raising Program. Contact me at penny@northernlightspresentations.com, 705-498-1818. "A pat on the back
is only a few vertebrae up from a kick in the pants, but its miles ahead
in results.”
"If you cannot find
a positive in every circumstance, you are not thinking hard enough"
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Visit www.northernlightspresentations.com for more information, or contact Penny directly at 705-498-1818.
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Penny Tremblay is an educator who helps organizations and
individuals achieve their goals. Through seminars, keynote addresses and
online-learning solutions, clients of Northern Lights Presentations
transform to become their personal best.