Kris Boesch

Take a few minutes to brainstorm how you can support them in their passions—maybe it’s a certificate to an online class, a gift of a book on advanced woodworking, or even just a couple of hours that you ask them to set aside during the workday to use for their passion project.

It takes the same amount of effort to record a video as to write a note, but it dramatically increases the impact on your team. It doesn’t have to be long. It doesn’t even have to take any specific format—you can text it, email it, record it and send a link.

Not sure about their aspirations? Just ask. I’ve said, "I realized that I don’t know much about you beyond how you’re such an integral part of our team. I’m so appreciative of what you’ve done to help us reach our goals, I want to see if I can support your aspirations."

Idea #1 to meaningfully thank your team: Share your network! If you know someone who could potentially forward their career, could mentor them, or could help meet a personal or professional need they’ve expressed, simply offer to set up a virtual coffee date or introduction.

Leaders, your team is watching you! 🥱If you’re always skipping sleep or working well beyond the workday, your team will feel they should, as well.

In this spotlight we talk to Troy Lerner, the dynamic CEO of @BooyahAgency who recently won Best Places to Work - Small Company from the @denverpost! We've worked with Troy in the past, and we're so excited to see how his team has been thriving. facebook.com/watch/?v=834501…

This is why it’s essential to I nite your team around the bigger picture. I was once talking about this to a CEO peer group when a man raised his hand and said, "While I appreciate the concept, we make inner tubes for tractor tires. Not exactly inspiring stuff.”

Tomorrow at 11AM MDT, I'm going to share 5 unexpected, low cost ways to thank your team. And believe me... I've been there, attempting to meaningfully appreciate my team on a shoestring budget. But trust me, there are ways to do it well! (And mistakes to avoid!)

Your team needs you to notice and acknowledge when they go above and beyond. This is the upside of accountability. Appreciation affirms that an individual's contribution matters. You witness their effort and value their contributions.

Supporting your team through burnout (continued) You’d be surprised how many creative ideas even burned out teams can come up with. It could be an event like axe throwing or go-carting. It could be coming in one hour later for a week. #leadershipskills

Tip #2 for supporting your team through times of overwhelm & burnout (continued): 🗣 You don’t have to be fancy or formal; you can simply say, “Hey, it seems like our team is burning out right now. I’m not surprised given what we’re up against and how hard we’re pushing.”

Full Titles! 5 Ways to Meaningfully Appreciate & Acknowledge Your Team 5 Tangible Ways to Boost Employee Happiness & Profit Don’t Wait Any Longer – 5 Ways to Have a Better Workplace Culture Today! Top 5 Things I'm Asked Re: Workplace Culture (that you should be asking too)

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