From the course: Practical Tips for Demonstrating Accountability as a Leader

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Recognizing and rewarding performance

Recognizing and rewarding performance

From the course: Practical Tips for Demonstrating Accountability as a Leader

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Recognizing and rewarding performance

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- Here's one truth I've learned throughout my career. People will always rise higher when they feel seen, valued, heard, and appreciated. It's one of the most powerful tools a leader can use, and yet it's too often overlooked. When this happens, people disengage and organizations lose out on getting the best ideas and performance from their workers. Recognition isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have because it's a leadership practice that drives trust, loyalty, and performance. So here are five practices that I recommend every leader do. First, design inclusive and personalized recognition programs. Recognition isn't a one size fits all activity. Your team is made up of people with different needs, expectations, strengths, styles, and motivations. So your approach to recognition should reflect that. Make sure your programs acknowledge all kinds of contributions, from innovative thinking and collaboration to…

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