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How to Find the Best Reward and Recognition for People

April 26, 2016 Karl Bimshas

I’m starting to post quick (under two minute) leadership questions, tips and thought starters on Anchor. If you’re there I hope you’ll dip your toes in. If not, listen below. Not everyone loves a plaque for recognition. For some, that's firewood. … [Read more...]

Audio, Communication, Leadership, Reflections on Leadership #leadbetter, Recognition, Reward

Do You Recognize Them?

July 23, 2015 Karl Bimshas

The people you work with like different things. How do you learn what those things are? Ask. Survey and then talk to your direct reports about what they would like as recognition for their good work. Doing so you not only create a more … [Read more...]

Feedback Recognition

Reflections on Leadership 4/26/15

April 26, 2015 Karl Bimshas

Recognize People Along the Way Those who wait for perfection before saying, bravo are a bore. They sarcastically ask, “Am I supposed to hand out a cookie every time someone does their job?” Interesting, coming from a person whose whole world … [Read more...]

Leadership, Reflections on Leadership Recognition

Recognition

October 15, 2013 Karl Bimshas Leave a Comment

People like different things. How do you know what those are? Ask. Survey and then talk to people about what they would like as recognition for their good work and you not only build a more effective recognition plan, you build buy in. Building a … [Read more...]

Audio Recognition

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EVENTS

SparkLab Summit September 13, 2025

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  • 392. Do You Recognize Them?
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