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Proud Moment to receiving 15 years of service Award from My Organization. Extremely Overwhelmed with this feeling of accomplishment and at the same time the feeling of recognition received. As said previously many times, repeating same "Best decision of my life was to join this organization". In these 16 years of service I have met the best and the worst but still going on strong. I have decided to give my best till I know, I can. There is nothing more stronger than appreciation and recorgnitions received in a persons life which itself is the biggest motivation to keep going on. My directors are the clear role models for many like me in this organisation. Well there are days when not everything is right, But we have to accept the changes and adopt to new ways of the management. I believe that as long we know that we are giving our 100%, we understand and know what we do is right, and to the best interest of the company, nothing else matters. I am glad to be part of a wonderful team and also at the same time leading the best team and developing brand new managers. Story: A bottle of water is sold at multiple locations, in a supermarket, its price is $1, same bottle of water costs $1.50 in small canteens and smaller stores, same bottle of water costs $5 at resorts and the same bottle of water costs $10 at International Airports. Moral of the story: we are just like that bottle of water, we decide where we want to be marketed at, our choice at a normal supermarket or at International Airport? We decide our value. Don't be at a place where there is no value😊.

Question to the General Managers. What would have been very helpful to have in your induction when you were first appointed as a GM?

I wanted to highlight one of my Executives, Claudia Lechado . I was observing her run our trailer today, and I just had a proud moment. We hired Claudia for my Small Format store a few years ago as the Food & Beverage Team Leader. We had to learn each other, and our leadership styles. One thing I always appreciated about her was that she knew how to provide feedback, but she always took feedback and was accountable when it was warranted. She ran an amazing department, and developed a passionate team. When I left Coral Gables and took this assignment, I learned the Executive for General Merchandise & Food recently resigned. I knew I needed a leader that would be a fighter, and could make things happen. I immediately thought of Claudia- and shortly after she promoted and joined the team. It was painful at times, as she would agree. It still has its challenging days. However, fast forward a year and a half. Claudia is getting trailers done in record times. Backrooms are almost fully categorized. Her digital performance is the best in our market, and at times the top percentile in the group. Brand is consistent every single morning, Food is winning over our guest in the neighborhood with double digit comps exploding past the competition, and now she’s layering on things like liability 100% out of the backroom every week, while ehancing our workload execution through her GM Team Leaders new ownership. My dream is to turn a store around to eventually run on auto pilot. With the right leaders, it’s possible. I think a big takeaway for Claudia is that everything is possible by having the right TEAM & structure. Keep it up Claudia. Keep enhancing your team, build future talent, and create a life for yourself that you fought hard for. #ProudLeader #worksomewhereyoulove #development #growth

Unpacking the President's Club 🏆 It's more than a trip to a tropical island. 🏖️ The President's Club is a career-defining achievement for top-performing sales professionals. But what makes it so coveted? The President's Club means: Consistently Crushing Goals: Not just a lucky streak, it's about dedication, perseverance, and exceeding expectations day in and day out. Elite Status: A badge of honor that sets you apart as a top performer in your field. Professional Growth: Often a catalyst for career advancement, opening doors to new opportunities and leadership roles. Building Trust: A testament to the strong relationships you've built with clients and colleagues alike. Personal Triumph: A symbol of the hard work, sacrifices, and unwavering drive that led to success. Award Maven's Take 🏆 The President's Club isn't just about the reward – it's about the journey, the recognition, and the lasting impact on an individual's career. Let us help you create awards that truly celebrate these milestones, and inspire your entire sales team to reach for the stars. What's Your President's Club Story? Have you earned this honor? Share your experience! What motivates you to strive for the top? How does your company make the President's Club truly unforgettable? #presidentsclub #employeerecognition #awards #companyculture #employeeengagement #awardmaven

Last week, our recently promoted senior associates spent the evening toasting their success with their line managers. Congratulations to you all again, and thank you for your consistent hard work and dedication. To read more about those involved, click here: https://ow.ly/LOUI50SNcy2 #Promotions #Congratulations #LawFirm #Celebration #CareerInLaw

Here’s how you can incentivize your employees to take on more responsibility and become leaders in your company. Every month we get recognized in our sales meeting with Patrick for achieving specific milestones. This is a picture of me getting promoted for generating a generous amount of revenue for the company in the span of 60 days. “Everyone in your company craves recognition even the ones who act like they’re too cool to ever want it. I promise you they do.” - Will Guidara, owner of the number 1 restaurant in the world Eleven Madison. You have to make working at your company like a video game. Incentivize the right actions.

If you want to work with Symbia, for the love of god, don't put it off. We get emails all the time saying, "I've had this on my to-do list for the last 3 months, just getting round to it now. Can you run a 3-day leadership workshop for us in 3 weeks' time?" No, we can't. We take our jobs seriously and always want to show up and deliver, but in the last 6 months, we've started to say no a lot more. People just don't realise just how much prep is required for the work we do. We're privileged to be in this line of work, but we don't just want people to have a great day, high-five, and then go back to business as usual as if nothing ever happened. To ensure the quality of our work, we've established a minimum lead time of 6 weeks, preferably 8 weeks. This includes a research stage and thorough preparation. We represent some of the biggest brands in the world. Last year, we ran 49 workshops around the globe, spanning various industries like tech, banking, FMCG, and aviation. We don't want to let people down, but there's nothing more frustrating than not having enough time to do a good job. So, if it's on your to-do list, reach out to us early. We're currently booked until the end of September, so if you want us to work with your leadership team or wider team, don't put it off. Contact us now, and we can provisionally hold time and set up a call to understand your needs and how we can best support you. Don't worry if you don't have a clear brief, or if you think things are going to change between now and then. We can work with change, we just can't work with 2 week turnaround times. Email us on team@symbiapartners.com Just get it off your to-do list.

Friday afternoon thoughts: Don’t be the “Bad news BUL”! Where I work we have a role titled “Business Unit Leader”, aka BUL. I have seen many different types of personalities fill this role over the years, some were decent, some were excellent, one was outstanding, and a handful were “Bad news BULs”. The good ones were engaged with the shop floor workers, knew our names, asked about our lives. The excellent one knew our anniversary dates and congratulated us personally. The “Bad news BULs” you only see when things are going wrong. If a machine is beyond repair, if someone gets hurt, if the line is down, etc… We(the work force) begin to associate this person with bad news, and when we see them we know it’s not a good reason. We are not happy to see them. This lowers morale, it disengages us from leadership, and makes us feel like the only way to get our leader’s attention is to “misbehave”. I beg of you, if you ever find yourself in a position of leadership, show up for celebrations, be there for recognitions, support the team when things are looking down, but don’t just be a “Bad news BUL”.

If your goal at work is to get promoted and to move up the food chain, then you need to be noticed by those who make decisions about promotions. That means your immediate supervisor, as well as the leaders above them, need to know who you are. There are several things you can do to help that happen.

Talk about a dream team! Two days, four very talented Regional Vice Presidents, and total commitment to doing the hard work of bringing their very best to the clients they serve. Dominika Tworek, Ben Carscaddon, Kassi Claggett and Lacey Dalton - well done! #richardsonsalesperformance #richardson #salestraining #sellingskills #businessdevelopment #professionaldevelopment