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Celebrate Wins – Big and Small

Reaching a stretch goal is an accomplishment that deserves celebration. But don’t wait until the finish line to acknowledge progress.

Celebrate the small wins along the way to keep motivation high and show your team that their hard work is being recognized. This could be something as simple as a shoutout in a team meeting, a small reward, or even a personalized note acknowledging their progress.

When your team knows you’re paying attention and cheering them on, they’ll be more inclined to push through challenges and stay committed.

  • The Importance of Small Wins: celebrating even small progress can keep morale high and help team members stay focused on the long game.
  • Public vs. Private Recognition: it’s important to use both public celebration and personal notes. Think about the individuals on your team and consider which type of reward is more impactful. It’s not a one & done decision, rather something to consider regularly and based on their achievement.
  • Tangible and Intangible Rewards: Ideas for non-monetary and monetary rewards, from gift cards to shoutouts in team meetings.

Make recognition a part of your leadership toolkit. Regularly acknowledge the hard work your team is putting in toward their stretch goals.

Tip: Make a habit of sharing success stories within the team, focusing on how stretch goals are being met. This creates a culture of achievement and encourages others to set their own stretch goals.

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