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As a leader in business, your focus is almost entirely on what is wrong or what can be improved. Nights like last night help you take a step back and appreciate everything that is right and goes well.

I used to only celebrate the big wins. I couldn't have been more wrong. 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗜 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁: 1. Deals closing 2. People surpassing quota 3. Promotions Completely brushed over the other great things that happened to my team. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗜 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝘄𝗶𝗻- Celebrations help people feel: 1. Recognized and appreciated 2. It boosts morale and motivation 3. It recognizes achievements 4. It fosters a positive culture that can be contagious within a team Moreover, these celebrations provide an excellent opportunity to reinforce core values and behaviors that drive success. So let's make the most of every single victory – no matter how small. Start celebrating that sh*t!

The most important thing to know in a business is what your customers think about it, Ours said it very well...🏆👏🙏 But the true story behind it is the ecosystem we have with our employees and partners, They are all valuable to us

GreenSquareAccord has announced receiving 254 nominations for their Gold Star Awards, describing this as an impressive 42% increase over last year’s entries. However, this claim seems somewhat underwhelming, especially considering their workforce size and the upcoming expenditure for the awards ceremony. To put this in perspective, with an employee base ranging between 1,000 and 5,000, the 254 nominations represent only about 5.08% to 25.4% of their total staff. Last year’s nominations, calculated to be around 179, indicate a low participation rate. Moreover, it is important to note that these nominations are solely from staff members, with no input from customers or residents. This exclusion is disheartening, particularly considering the crucial role that customers and residents play in the organisation’s operations. Their feedback and recognition would provide a more comprehensive and authentic measure of performance and service quality. When considering the costs associated with organising and hosting an awards ceremony, including logistics, venue, awards, and lost productivity, one must question the efficiency and impact of this exercise. The expenditure seems extravagant and not necessarily reflective of broad recognition across the organisation. Given these figures and the lack of customer/resident involvement, it's crucial to consider whether the awards genuinely enhance morale and recognition or if they simply serve as a costly tradition with limited reach. In light of these numbers, the resources allocated to the Gold Star Awards might be better invested in more impactful employee and customer engagement initiatives, or better yet spent making the homes of their residents safe, warm and dry.

Take the time to do something good for yourself and an industry peer. Nominate a colleague for the Excellence Awards through ASTRA Yes, you feel good writing a recommendation for someone who you think is awesome AND someone else gets to be told that they are Excellent! See how that’s a double win?!?! Nominations are due today! Nomination Categories: Manufacturer of the Year Retailer of the Year Sales Rep of the Year Young Professional/Rising Star of the Year How To Nominate: Send your nominations to Sue Warfield at swarfield@astratoy.org Include the following: Full Name of Business(or individual and the company they are with, if for the Young Professions\Rising Star Award). What award you are nominating them for? Specific reasons, examples of how they meet the criteria, and why they should be considered for the award. Examples and specifics make a difference in determining the winner. https://lnkd.in/eZAiJAGA

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Embracing change and being agile are the key drivers of our teams aiming to achieve our business goals. Divisional CEO for our tire reinforcement business Annie Xu-Huhmann acknowledged the team for their bold actions in establishing the new possible for our customers. #EstablishingTheNewPossible #BetterTogether

Many years ago, I found myself in a room full of men twice my age where I was presenting ideas and solutions that if effective would have brought success to a company that I fundamentally didn’t agree with. I was a young woman trying to make my way in the world, champing at the bit to contribute and make a noticeable impact, when it hit me - my values did not align with the company values, I did not believe in the vision, and because of that, I was never going to succeed (or feel fulfilled) no matter how hard I worked. That's when I made a pact with myself to find a company that aligned with my values and where I could commit to the vision. And I found Argus. Now, as CEO, I look for that alignment. It’s the secret sauce for bringing people together who are excited and fulfilled and are also fully committed to magnifying Argus’ impact. Here’s what alignment looks like to me: 🤝 When we’re in alignment, we can disagree intensely, but our debate is fruitful. The conversation provides clarity, not resentment. The tension sparks ideas, not fires. 💸 When we’re in alignment, everyone understands when we pass on an opportunity that financially seems great but would betray our company values. 💡 When we’re in alignment, people bring me ideas that aren’t on my radar, are not part of my plan (often even mess up my plans!), but so clearly support or even catapult us toward the vision that I have to say, “let’s do it.” So evaluate who you are and what you want: to innovate, save the climate, or just save enough money to travel more. It’s completely up to you. Then find a place where your values align with the company’s values and vision. You don’t have to agree with every decision all the time (in fact, I’d advise you don’t), but from my experience you’ll find much more fulfillment in your own growth and successes when your work and your values align. #alignmentmatters #findyourplace #workthatmatters

Do you know an IT pro deserving of recognition? Nominate them for the 2024 IT Superhero Awards - read our blog to learn how. Submitting a nomination is quick, easy, and supports a great cause. 👉 https://bit.ly/43gFDUC #WeSolveIT #ITSuperheroAwards

Here at Dion, we love helping people commemorate their achievements. Having a unique and high-quality award is a constant reminder of all one’s hard work, dedication, and skill. No matter the field, we want all recipients of our awards to feel like champions. Read the full article: How To Achieve a Championship Mindset - On or Off the Field ▸ Link in comment