Great leaders know the importance of complimenting the people they lead. In my book 4 Secrets of High Performing Organizations, I make the point that effective leaders do everything they can to help the people they lead become engaged and committed to their organization.
Praise is an effective way of engaging people the people you lead and getting their commitment. A recent issue of Team Management Briefings included an article entitled 21 Ways to Say “Well Done”. I like these ideas, so I’m posting them here.
21 Ways to Say “Well Done”
- I’m proud you’re on my team.
- Congratulations on a terrific job.
- You’re so helpful. Thank you.
- You keep improving. Well done.
- Thanks so much for your consistent effort and results.
- I really admire your perseverance.
- Your mood always lifts the team’s spirit.
- You’re a champion.
- Wow, what an incredible accomplishment!
- Great effort. You make us all look good.
- I have great confidence in you.
- You’ve grasped the concept and details well.
- Your skills are sensational.
- Your results are outstanding.
- Your efforts really make a difference.
- You are a bonus.
- You’re a valuable part of this team.
- You always delight our customers.
- You make our team’s vision come alive.
- Your accomplishments inspire the entire team.
- Everybody notices the effort you put in.
Of course, each of these statements should be preceded by a descriptive example of exactly what the person you are complimenting actually did or accomplished. Also, this type of feedback should come as close as possible to the actual event you are recognizing.
Use these tips, and the people you lead will follow you anywhere.
Also….
Speaking of leadership, my friend, Mel Richardson, is hosting a public leadership seminar: The Power of a Written Goal: Successful Leadership Through Goal Setting.
This is an in depth, two day seminar on February 24 and 25 2007 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 3775 Park East Drive, Beachwood, Ohio 44122. You can get more information and register for the event by calling Mel at 216-752-1039; or send him an e mail at [email protected]. If you’re in the Cleveland area, you might want to check out this seminar.
That’s it for today. Thanks for reading. Log on to my website www.BudBilanich.com for more common sense. Check out my other blog: www.CareerSuperStar.com for common sense advice on becoming a success in your life and career.
I’ll see you around the web, and at Alex’s Lemonade Stand.
Bud
PS: Speaking of Alex’s Lemonade Stand – my fundraising page is still open. Please go to www.FirstGiving.com/TheCommonSenseGuy to read Alex’s inspiring story and to donate if you can.
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