Everyone loves to receive recognition, whether for their
work or for their ideas.
When was the last time someone recognized you for
something at work, at home or in the community?
Have you worked hard to accomplish a major goal only to
have someone at work take the credit? How did that make you feel? Probably not
a positive thought, huh!
Years ago when I was in high school, I wanted to be a
cheer leader. (We had a cheer leading squad for our basketball team.) In order
to be on the cheer leading squad, we had to "try out". So I practiced
and worked hard at kicking high and doing the splits, jumping in rhythm and
chanting different cheers.
When that fateful day arrived, we were asked to run
through the routines we had prepared. There were some requirements that had to
be included in our performance. I was
able to meet all the requirements and make the squad!
But it was not fair!
When I did the splits, I did a complete straight legged
front and back light bump on the floor. I was the only one that did the
complete splits. Everyone else had a straight front leg and a bent back leg.
They only did a partial split.
After that, I endured snide comments about my splits and
high kicks, because I could kick a full straight-legged split, kicking one leg
up in front of me while standing as well. I received no recognition or "oohs
and ahs". The room was dead silent! A couple of the other girls got
recognition for their ability instead.
How do you think that made me feel?
I have long since gotten over this, but thought it would
help illustrate my point here.
How do you feel when you receive a birthday greeting or a
congratulations on your anniversary?
It is especially great to receive a bit of recognition
from your business associates, and be recognized for something special, if only
for your birthday. It means that someone is thinking of someone other than
themselves.
Being successful in life is all about taking your eyes
off yourself and focusing on what you can do to boost someone else and help
them in some way.
Tip # 15:
When you see someone in your connections has a work
anniversary or birthday or a new job, congratulate them. You will make their
day and open up a dialogue with them that could turn into business.
Also, when someone endorses you, accept their endorsements
and thank them as often as you can.
It is always nice to recognize the recognizer. :-)
When was the last time you recognized someone?
If you are looking for help with how to give recognition
on LinkedIn, Join us on Tuesday, February 9th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm MST.
Fired at Fifty: Stop
Looking For Work and Discover What You Were Meant to Do.
http://bit.ly/FiredatFiftyKindle
Got a LinkedIn question? Feel free to email me and I will
answer it in my next blog.
Christine
Till
The
LinkedIn Marketing Mentress
1-780-904-9557
No comments:
Post a Comment