Posts Tagged ‘recoginition-first leadership’
The One Practice That Changes How Your Team Shows Up
Before people perform, before they exceed expectations, before they become remarkable — they need to feel seen. Because recognition isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s the foundation of trust, engagement, and performance. When people feel seen and valued, they show up differently — with more confidence, ownership, and commitment. And the data backs this up. According…
Read MoreRecognition-First Leadership: Why Building People Builds Everything Else
How Marcus Allen models recognition-first leadership — and why “giving more than you take” is the only sustainable way to lead Some leaders chase results. Others build people — and the results follow. When I spoke with Marcus Allen, what struck me immediately wasn’t just his credibility (13 years as CEO of Big Brothers Big…
Read MoreWhen Success Feels Like Fraud: How to Recognize and Reverse Self-Doubt
Picture this. You’re standing on stage, applause thundering in your ears, clutching the award you’ve dreamed about for years. Or maybe you’ve just opened the email confirming your big promotion, the one that launches you into a whole new league. You should be soaring… but instead, a small voice in your head whispers:
“Do you really deserve this? What if they find out you’re not as good as they think?”
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Maybe your moment looked different—
The client win that made your quarter.
The industry spotlight on your work.
The day your boss told you, “We can’t imagine this team without you.”
These are supposed to be pinnacle moments. And yet, for many of us, they’re shadowed by a surge of self-doubt.
Read MoreThe 7 Steps to Recognition-First Leadership: How to Activate the Remarkable in Your Team
Let’s face it: most people feel unseen at work. According to Gallup’s 2025 State of the Global Workforce Report, a staggering 69% of employees in the U.S. are not engaged — a 7% increase over 2024. That lack of recognition isn’t just a feel-good issue — it’s a performance problem. Disengaged employees cost organizations in…
Read MorePut Your People First: The Power of Recognition-First Leadership
When I was growing up, a popular show for young kids called Romper Room was a constant source of disappointment. The perky 1970’s era host would take out a “magic mirror” and start naming all of the kids she could see out there in the viewing audience – like Tommy, Jennifer, Rachel, Margaret or John.…
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