Reward and Recognition

As humans, we all have emotions. We like to hear what we are good at. We love knowing that we are appreciated. It is important to know that our contributions are making a difference. Taking the [...]

All of us want to celebrate successes, wins for our team or organization. How do we know when we should celebrate? We must measure or track to our goals to truly have something to celebrate. What [...]

Have you ever thought about the energy level of the people you work with in February versus May? The level of energy and spirit is entirely different. For those of us who have worked in schools, [...]

As leaders, we should create environments where we recognize and actively value people for their contributions and individual interests and strengths. We help our teams connect to purpose, which [...]

As leaders, one skill that may not come immediately to mind, and yet yields such extraordinary gains, is connecting to the emotional needs of our employees. It is essential to tap into how we [...]

This month, Studer Education and TeacherReady highlight Reward and Recognition. A few years ago, we provided three examples: one great school, one great …

Reward and Recognize Success  When we recognize and reward behavior, we’re not just being nice. We’re trying to ensure that the behavior gets repeated- not just by the employee who [...]

Have you heard? It’s #ThankYouThursday! There are many ways to recognize exemplary colleagues. We recommend that leaders share handwritten thank …

I’ve got the best job ever – writing about What’s Right in Education. Hot of the presses from Superintendent Mize …