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Make Their Day!

In this thoroughly updated and expanded edition of the bestselling guide (over 20,000 of the 1st edition sold) to employ...

  • The 50/30/20 Rule

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    The 50/30/20 Rule

    Employees want recognition from a number of sources. They need it to come from their manager. They also want it to come from the organization, in the form of inherent recognition and big awards. And, finally, they expect it to come from their peers both formally and informally. There seems to ...

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    October 27, 2016

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  • Touchy-Feely Is Not My Style

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    Touchy-Feely Is Not My Style

    When Alan sat down in his chair in my management training course on recognition, I knew he was going to be a tough man to convince of the value of acknowledging employee contributions. The arguments he would offer were already whispering in my ear. “Why should I recognize them? They get paid to d...

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    April 7, 2014

  • Listening

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    Listening

    When expressing dissatisfaction with a relationship, the issue brought up most frequently is a sense of not being listened to. For most of us, being heard is our first priority. Having our problem solved comes in a distant second. Do you listen carefully? It can make a big difference. Not long...

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    April 4, 2014

  • Live Your Values

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    Live Your Values

    The management team at Xilinx, a San Jose, California-based semiconductor company, has built a culture where adhering to their values is second nature. Leading the way is CEO Wim Roelandts. Xilinx already had a list of values when Roelandts became CEO eight years ago. He wondered, did these va...

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    April 4, 2014

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