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Traits Successful Leaders Possess - Recognition

Improving leadership skills increases the performance of those you work with and enhances your opportunities (and the opportunities of those you lead) for advancement within a company.

As a leadership communications coach I have identified 18 traits successful leaders possess. Over the next few months I would like to discuss a few of these key traits that can help you grow and develop as a leader.

Today let’s talk about Recognition

Recognition is a valuable communication tool! Most people care more about recognition from leaders and peers than about money.

When an employee performs well, let him or her know. Happy people give better customer service.

Recognition also goes along way towards keeping good people. According to the U.S. Department of Labor:

“46% of those who quit their jobs last year did so because they felt unappreciated”.

Here is an assignment for this week: Each day give five sincere compliments to various workers. Be on the lookout for some positive action or behavior that leads to results and give them a bit of praise for it. For some tips of how to effectively do this here is an article I wrote on the effective use of recognition/appreciation.

Next time I will talk about Responsibility.

Do you have any successes or questions about this trait as a leader? Let me know and I will share them with my readers. E-mail Patrick

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