Unexpected recognition for a job well done is very, very validating for your people.

Whilst you are busy, you are also developing habits that, well, just creep up on you.

This means that you do things; behave in a certain way - and now is the time to redress that.

If you find there are some of your people you have instant, deep rapport with, it's just human nature to hang out with them more. Respect them and treat them well.

Yet you could be missing a trick. And a trick that takes but a little focus to make the most of,

This is about specifically targetting those who you don't have an instant relationship with.

Make time for those you avoid and engage both in conversation as well as 'catching them doing something right' and thanking them.

Spending time with these folks might, to start at least, not be your favourite way to spend your time - but you may be surprised.

You will also up the stakes in motivating a bunch of people who you've missed out on in the past.

So, today, make a very special effort to say 'Thank you' to people you wouldn't normally do so to.

It will make a difference, both to them, you and your business.

Martin Haworth

Thanks for taking a look at me! I work with people to help them realise their potential and make the most of their life. I also help managers to get the very best from their people, to make their businesses, teams, departments, whatever, to be successful.

Usually this is through my 'Coaching Managers to Coach' workshops, delivered worldwide, which includes experiential and hot-seat coaching for all participants - a great, fun learning experience. Click the big green link panel on any of the website pages!

There are over 1000 hints and tips, and that doesn't include the blog, which is updated pretty well daily, if not more often!

With a background in team management of groups from 6-300 and a great ICF coaching accreditation, I reckon I'm almost unique in my experience and training to make this work for you.

So take a look, checkout my other articles and maybe even set the blog page as a favourite:-) And, you know, if you want to get in touch, give me a call. I'll talk about almost anything, but I love helping people make the best of their workplace. Or e-mail me through the contact page on the site.

Ooops, I nearly forgot, I do manager soft-skills analysis with a programme called 'Intercept' and if you just want some one-to-one business coaching, I do that too. There's also a button on the navigation bar on the website pages for that too.

Fees, well, let me see, can I say that we can work something out? That's the way I work.

Thanks for happening by!

Martin