It’s one of the biggest management myths: that you shouldn’t say ‘thank you’ to people too often.
Indeed, when you take a thank you to the next level and turn it into a true acknowledgement of someone, that will strengthen them to bring more of that good work, it will improve trust and connection, and will solidify compliments that they received earlier.
A ‘thank you’ is the most valuable thing you can give to employees – and co-workers, and managers.
When done right.
What exactly makes a good acknowledgement is something worth talking about and working on. There’s more to it and there’s more to be gained.
In this podcast episode, wediscuss what makes an acknowledgement work best: being precise, choosing the right moment, being present and, for the other person, receiving it well.
Getting to the essence of what it is that you want to acknowledge, what you appreciate about someone.
Choosing to encourage behaviour in a team, or getting personal and appreciating an individual skill one-on-one.
Taking a moment to let that person be really seen.
And when you get a thank you, letting it sink in and strengthen your inner compass.
Awkward? That’s ok. Just give it a go.
