-Leaders ignite action
-They REMEMBER to recognize accomplishments

-They do it sincerely

-And they do it regularly.

"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others." --Cicero

10 SECOND REALITY CHECK
-How often do you recognize people?
-Are you specific in your praise?
-Or is recognition one of those "important but not urgent"
things, that you have trouble getting to...?

FOOD FOR THOUGHT
-Recognition is a real motivator
-It's free; all it takes is your time
-If you want to energize your organization, recognize what you want to see repeated!

"Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy."
Jacques Maritain

SO WHAT WILL YOU DO DIFFERENTLY?
-Take time each day to appreciate accomplishments -Find creative ways to recognize specific acts -Then... JUST DO IT!
-(How about now?)

PARTING QUOTE:
"I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again." --Ettiene De Grellet

Happy recognizing!
Marsha

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