recognition Archives

Cheer in the Next Gear: How to Make Your Support Count

by Karin Hurt | Oct 25, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Employee Engagement & Energy, Results & Execution | 2 comments

Each time a cyclist peddled past our corner at the Ironman triathlon , the woman sitting next to me on the curb would clang her large cowbell. No words. No sign of emotion. This went on for hours. It was almost a Pavlovian response. See bike, ring bell. She was...

Recognition Rodeo: More Insights From The Online Community

by Karin Hurt | Sep 14, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 0 comments

I have been delighted with the dialogue and debate spurred by last Saturday’s post on Recognition Power Words, also recognized on Wally Bock’s 3 Star Leadership Blog this week. All week, people have continued to vigorously contribute and comment on the...

Recognition Power Words: The Phrases that Mean the Most

by Karin Hurt | Sep 8, 2012 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt, Communication | 14 comments

Think of the best recognition you’ve ever received. Who said what, and why was it meaningful? Twice this year someone has told me “I am proud of you.” Both times, I was surprised to find myself really choked up. My gratitude reaction was so strong...