Authentic Leadership Through Recognition Practices with Sarah McVanel
In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge and guest Sarah McVanel delve into the gratitude effect in organizations, the role of authentic leadership during the pandemic, and the significance of acknowledging long-term employees. They discuss removing bottlenecks in recognition systems, relational transparency, and the link between authenticity and recognition. They also explore visible leadership, 'Undercover Boss', and authentic appreciation.
Key Points
- Authentic leadership and recognition are deeply interconnected, with leaders who check in with their team members and show genuine appreciation fostering a significant increase in organizational engagement.
- Recognition programs need to be immediate and accessible to everyone without bottlenecks, ensuring that acknowledgments are seen and felt in real-time to maintain authenticity and impact.
- Innovative approaches to recognition, such as converting acknowledgments into YouTube videos, can enhance visibility and pride, fostering a stronger, more connected company culture that extends beyond the internal team to customers and the public.
Quote: “When people are struggling, that is when we need to put them first and the task list has to come second. That’s what we’re seeing right now, that’s the latest trend.” Sarah McVanel
Creating a work environment where people feel appreciated and can connect with their leadership is of the utmost importance at this time. When so many people have been fighting through the pressures of the pandemic and working through really tough circumstances, we must make sure that they know their efforts are valued and recognized. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome back Canada’s Recognition Expert, Sarah McVanel to share her thoughts about how you can ensure your team is getting what they need to feel the gratitude that they so richly deserve.
Sarah is a Certified Senior Organizational Development Professional (CSODP), Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL). She is one of 1500 Certified Professional Speakers (CSP) worldwide and Past-President of the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). She has a BA in Psychology, MSc in Family Relations, and Diplomas in Human Resources and Healthcare Administration. She helps individuals leverage the exponential power of recognition to retain top talent, fuel healthy teams and sustain healthy bottom lines. She speaks nationally on the topic, leads workshops, coaches leaders, and conducts organizational recognition program reviews.
Authentic Touch Points:
The Gratitude Effect. 2:00
Showing our human side. 7:00
The Great Resignation. 12:00
Keeping authentic recognition alive through COVID. 14:00
Tearing down the hierarchy barrier. 20:00
The secret shopper. 25:00
Sarah has 20 years of experience including at a senior leadership level and now owns boutique firm Greatness Magnified. She is an author of peer-reviewed journals, articles, five books, “Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness: Solution Focused Strategies for Satisfied Staff, High Performing Teams and Healthy Bottom Lines” (2015), “The FROG Effect: Tools and Strategies to Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness” (2016), #GreatnessBizHacks: 100+ Tips to Grow a Profitable, Service-Based Biz you Love, FLIP Side of Failing: How to Recognize and Leverage Greatness in Work and Life (2019) and ROCKSTAR: Magnifying Your Greatness in Times of Change (2020).
As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict as I offer executive coaching.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: [email protected] Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
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