Every leadership training program worth its weight values recognition as a great motivator. As a business leader, I tried to remain humble while championing the people I work with. Some have said “reward is essentially pay; recognition is a gift.”
In leading young people in Scouting (Boys and Girls), recognition is found in the achievem…
Every leadership training program worth its weight values recognition as a great motivator. As a business leader, I tried to remain humble while championing the people I work with. Some have said “reward is essentially pay; recognition is a gift.”
In leading young people in Scouting (Boys and Girls), recognition is found in the achievement of merit badges. It is more than saying “well done.” In many cases, it is recognition of a difficult challenge accomplished. This gives young people confidence that they can overcome obstacles and fears if they put their minds to it.
Recognition is a method of support that helps people know their contributions are recognized and appreciated. People want to know how they are doing, and recognizing individual achievement demonstrates what success looks like. We need to recognize people for going above and beyond, for their achievements, tenure or service, or desired behaviors.
From a very early age, we crave recognition from parents, teachers, and friends. So strong is our desire for positive affirmation, particularly during developmental periods, that we can even perceive a neutral reaction as a negative one.
In an environment where non-profit organizations are struggling with acquiring members and fundraising, effective recognition programs become a competitive advantage.
In the Masonic Lodge, the diversity of membership is ever critical to maintaining a sustainable robust organization. We can never do enough, either at the local level or at the Grand Lodge level because recognition equals inspiration. And inspiration contributes to the progress and growth of our fraternity.
Every leadership training program worth its weight values recognition as a great motivator. As a business leader, I tried to remain humble while championing the people I work with. Some have said “reward is essentially pay; recognition is a gift.”
In leading young people in Scouting (Boys and Girls), recognition is found in the achievement of merit badges. It is more than saying “well done.” In many cases, it is recognition of a difficult challenge accomplished. This gives young people confidence that they can overcome obstacles and fears if they put their minds to it.
Recognition is a method of support that helps people know their contributions are recognized and appreciated. People want to know how they are doing, and recognizing individual achievement demonstrates what success looks like. We need to recognize people for going above and beyond, for their achievements, tenure or service, or desired behaviors.
From a very early age, we crave recognition from parents, teachers, and friends. So strong is our desire for positive affirmation, particularly during developmental periods, that we can even perceive a neutral reaction as a negative one.
In an environment where non-profit organizations are struggling with acquiring members and fundraising, effective recognition programs become a competitive advantage.
In the Masonic Lodge, the diversity of membership is ever critical to maintaining a sustainable robust organization. We can never do enough, either at the local level or at the Grand Lodge level because recognition equals inspiration. And inspiration contributes to the progress and growth of our fraternity.