Inclusive Leadership: A Catalyst for Success in an Uncertain World

People thrive on positive reinforcement — nothing feels better than receiving a compliment for a job well done.

What about those little day-to-day tasks that keep things flowing smoothly, though? Those are often forgotten in the shuffle, but the reality is these deserve acknowledgment just as much as the significant accomplishments.

Well, what does this have to do with anything?

Tell people you appreciate them and mean it. For the rest of 2023, your job is to get into the habit of showing appreciation (authentically) to your co-workers. This will require you to seek out things they are doing well. If your assistant does a stellar job, tell them so! Did your boss nail that complex negotiation? Let them know it was awesome!

Do you work remotely or have the most challenging job of all as a stay-at-home parent?

No problem! Show gratitude for brief interactions, too. These verbal reinforcements give people a little boost they may have needed, and you will actively show appreciation for a job well done, whatever that may be.

Make showing appreciation a habit. When you acknowledge these positive acts, you will feel better about your life and how full it is rather than focusing on the things you don’t have…