Success never happens in isolation. It’s the result of planning, creativity, hard work, and the resilience of the people who show up every day to make things happen. When success is achieved, those people deserve to feel that their contribution mattered.
At the very least, appreciation should be visible and consistent. Employee surveys repeatedly show that people often feel under‑appreciated for their efforts. A simple hello at the start of a shift, a thank you and goodbye at the end, and genuine, meaningful dialogue throughout the day are powerful motivators. These small acts tell people they belong, they’re known, and their work isn’t happening in the shadows. Never let your people toil in obscurity.
The “share” people receive doesn’t have to be large. What matters most is fairness, respect, and the thought behind the gesture. When those are present, any additional token becomes the cherry on top. But recognition should still match the achievement — it should make the recipient say “Wow” and inspire others to reach for that same moment.
Examples are everywhere:
• When The Mirage opened, all 5,500 employees received company stock.
• Bellagio employees received a keepsake Yearbook featuring every one of the 11,000 team members.
• Perfect attendance earned employees what they gave up achieving it — a paid day off.
• And I’d love to hear your examples — share them in the comments.
Every company has its own style. Use yours to show gratitude. And if your organization doesn’t have one, create your own. I once knew a shift manager who handed out chocolate $100,000 bars to standout performers — corny, maybe, but people still talk about it 40 years later. Find your version of that moment today.
Michael Ironside (born 1950): Canadian actor with over 270 film and television credits, including his breakthrough performance in the 1981 David Cronenberg film Scanners.
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