· Sometimes people get too full of themselves.
· It’s often pride that they don’t know how to show.
· Catching them doing things right can help with that.
When you get something right, it feels good to strut your stuff – that’s human nature. When working closely with others, be aware of what they’re up to and recognize their contributions. And when teams produce good stuff, let them all celebrate. Being proud of yourself is not arrogant; it’s a sign of self-respect. And as a leader you need to let people feel good about that. Ignoring it causes people to boast just to get the recognition – be out ahead of that and give praise and thanks where they are due. It’s a sign of awareness, caring, and understanding and it makes the hard work feel worth it. A little appreciation goes a long way. I’ve often said here that managing is a full-contact sport: get engaged with your peeps and let them know that you know what they do. That’s another great way to make the workplace a great place today.
Alice Walker (born 1944): American novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist. She was the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (The Color Purple).
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