Little things mean so much. While having lunch with some
former employees, they reminded me of the little things that I was able to do
for our team. They remembered the
pancake breakfasts I used to make, the Jamba Juice days, and the massage days
for the entire staff.
These little things were my way to show my appreciation to
my team for all of their hard work. They
shared with me that in their current employment there are few times where their
work is recognized. They shared that all
that is needed is a little acknowledgement for their efforts. They said that a
little pat on the back, a little “attaboy” or “attagirl” goes such a long way
to keep team members fully engaged.
As a leader, it is important to acknowledge your team’s work,
not in a manipulative way, but in an honest and pure way. These expressions of
acknowledgment show how much you appreciate their contribution to the growth
and success of the company. When people
feel unnoticed and unappreciated, they feel like they don’t matter.
Remember: Sometimes little things aren’t so little after all.
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