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Your Question: I've seen the studies and read the articles and books indicating that recognition is something all leaders should give their team members. And I agree, but we can't seem to get our leaders to comply at the level we'd like them to. Got any suggestions?
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I'm convinced that recognition is the single most out-of-sync practice in organizations today. Too many organizations and leaders speak of the virtues of recognition but don't practice it. The cold hard truth is that there's typically no budget, minimal support, little time and virtually no accountability for recognition.
Why is this the case when it's widely understood that recognition is a valuable business practice?
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| December 11, 2007 - 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. |
 Crunch Time! How to Get More Done Without Driving Yourself Crazy Teleseminar presented by Tim Wackel
It's crunch time! The holidays are here and you only have a few more selling days left in 2007. Many of you are trying to cram in those last minute calls and meetings in the hope of increasing your production. But is true success measured by your level of activity, or is it measured by your accomplishments?
Join Tim on Tuesday, December 11th at 11:00 am Central to learn exactly what it takes to get more done without driving yourself (and others) crazy. This jam packed 50 minute teleconference will help you learn:
- Why "time management" is nothing more than a big fat lie
- How to create more balance on your calendar - especially during the holidays
- Why so many "busy" people never seem to be very happy
- How to break your addiction to email and voicemail
- The most important piece of paper you should carry with you at all times
- Six proven principles for helping you accomplish more
- How to identify and stay focused on what is truly important to you!
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| January 15, 2008 |
 Marriott Galleria , Houston, TX
Texas State Council of SHRM: 7th Annual International HR Conference
Global HR: Exploring the Opportunities
Keynote Speaker, John Ansbach Exploring the Generational Impact on the Global Workforce. John reveals the powerful secrets to knowing and understanding workers from all generations.
General Session, Dean Foster Developing the Global Mindset. Dean discusses how achieving success in the 21st century - the global century - requires mastery of a set of cross-cultural skills that goes far beyond traditional core expertise.
For more information, Click Here
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Expert's Corner |
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 Got Health?
by Taylor Grant
Health and wellness are crucial issues for almost every individual, as well as many organizations. Expert Taylor Grant has some great ideas in this area that will make the "pill go down easier."
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