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Recognition is a tremendously underrated leadership skill. Credit to George Stern. Follow him for daily leadership lessons. Original post below: _____ "A person who feels appreciated will always do more than what is expected." Recognition is a tremendously underrated leadership skill. Leaders who recognize and appreciate their team's work have: ↳Higher engagement ↳Lower turnover ↳Better productivity And it's also just the right thing to do. A no-brainer all around. Here are 15 ways leaders can better recognize their team members: 1) Handwritten Note ↳Send a personalized thank you note acknowledging specific achievements 2) Time Off ↳Reward hard work by offering additional time off, even if just a few hours 3) Public Shout-Out ↳Publicly praise team members during meetings to highlight their contributions 4) Spot Bonus ↳Provide bonuses outside the regular compensation cycle for exceptional work 5) Team Lunch ↳Organize a meal to celebrate a big success or show appreciation for ongoing effort 6) Growth Opportunities ↳Support hard work by offering to pay for courses to help employees grow even more 7) Autonomy ↳Show appreciation by giving trusted employees more freedom and responsibility 8) Milestones ↳Acknowledge and celebrate work anniversaries or project completions with small gifts 9) Social Media ↳Highlight employee achievements on the company's social media platforms 10) Offsites ↳Organize fun team outings to recognize work and strengthen team relationships 11) Nomination ↳Put employees forward for industry-wide recognition or awards 12) Flexibility ↳Allow team members to have flexible work schedules, showing trust and appreciation 13) Formal Program ↳Enable peer-to-peer shout-out board, employee of the month programs, etc. 14) Feedback ↳Ask for, listen to, and actually act on employees' feedback and ideas 15) Personal Thanks ↳Simply say "thank you" - genuinely, in-person, and often Recognition is low (and often no) cost, and has a huge impact. Make sure you're using it often. Any you'd add to this list? _____ ♻️Repost to help your network. 🔔Follow Succeed for more content. 👉 Join our success-focused newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eUQSRPmM

You're in the wrong circle if those around you don't do these three things: 1️⃣ Uplift you 2️⃣ Support you 3️⃣ Believe in you Your allies should advocate for you, even when you're not present. They should: ✅ Challenge you to be better ✅ Celebrate your wins ✅ Stand by you through the setbacks Your support system can make or break your journey to success. Find those who want the best for you. Keep them in your life. ♻️Repost to inspire your network 🔔Follow Luke Tobin for more empowering content. 🔗 Subscribe to my free weekly newsletter: Luketobin.com/newsletter

8 harsh truths of leadership: Use this to build a resilient mindset. Not everyone will like you ↳ Doesn't mean you're failing as a leader Making difficult choices with incomplete info ↳ Doesn't mean you lack decisiveness Your mistakes being magnified ↳ Doesn't mean you're incompetent Experiencing loneliness ↳ Doesn't mean you're disconnected from your team Not pleasing everyone ↳ Doesn't mean you're not effective Having less personal time ↳ Doesn't mean you're not managing well Having uncomfortable conversations ↳ Doesn't mean you're confrontational Taking responsibility for failures ↳ Doesn't mean you're not empowering others Let's build leaders who embrace these realities and use them to grow stronger. _____ ♻️Repost to help your network. 🔔Follow Succeed for more content. 👉Join our success-focused newsletter: https://www.luketobin.com/

How to Manage Stress. The Complete Guide for Stress Management: Stress is an inevitable part of life and work. You can either be constantly overwhelmed. Or you can learn how to manage it. Why stress is your enemy: • Weakens your immune system • Increases risk of heart disease • Accelerates ageing • Impairs cognitive function • Disrupts sleep • Sabotages relationships Here are 7 powerful ways to manage stress: 1. Ruthless Prioritisation: Cut the non-essentials. Your sanity depends on it. 2. Embrace the Power of 'No': Setting boundaries isn't selfish, it's survival. 3. Mindfulness Meditation: Even 5 minutes a day can rewire your brain for calm. 4. Physical Activity: Sweat out the stress. Your body was made to move. 5. Sleep Hygiene: Prioritise sleep like your life depends on it (because it does). 6. Digital Detox: Constant connectivity is a stress supercharger. Unplug regularly. 7. Nature Immersion: Green spaces are nature's stress antidote. Use them. The harsh truth: You will never avoid stress completely. So learn how to manage it instead. Try the above methods to help avoid burnout. Your future self will thank you. ♻️Repost to help your network. 🔔Follow Succeed for more content. 👉Join our success-focused newsletter: https://www.luketobin.com/

Success isn't about talent. It's about mindset. The biggest lie we tell ourselves: "Successful people are born different." The truth? I've worked with hundreds of high-performers, and here's what I discovered: They face the same fears you do. (That voice saying "you're not ready") They battle the same doubts. (The midnight "what-ifs") They hit the same walls. (Rejection, failure, setbacks) But they do ONE thing differently... They've mastered the psychology of success. It's not talent. It's not connections. It's not luck. It's a specific set of mental frameworks that anyone can learn. In today's newsletter, I break down: - The Mental Rehearsal Technique used by elite athletes - The Identity Framework that transforms behaviour - The Confidence Compound Effect (and how to trigger it) Plus: Get instant access to my Success Mindset Toolkit. Join 20,000+ high-performers getting stronger every week. 🔗 luketobin.com/newsletter

Top performers don’t want what you think they do. What truly keeps them happy may be surprising. Credit to Dr. Dupe Burgess. Follow her for daily insights on entrepreneurship, personal growth and careers Original post below: _____ Top performers don’t want what you think they do. What truly keeps them happy may be surprising. Their real motivation is often more than perks or pay. 7 Hidden needs that top performers crave (and how to fulfil them): 1. Meaningful work over routine tasks ↳ Purpose drives passion & deeper meaning. ↳ Link tasks to impact and switch up challenges. 2. Autonomy with accountability ↳ Freedom fuels motivation & trust in abilities. ↳ Empower decision-making & personal autonomy. 3. Psychological safety for risk-taking ↳ Safety promotes boldness & innovation. ↳ Celebrate risk & learn from missteps together. 4. Opportunities for self-development ↳ Growth fuels ambition; stagnation kills drive. ↳ Offer learning paths, mentorship & stretch tasks. 5. Clarity amidst ambiguity ↳ Clarity & goals drive forward momentum. ↳ Share the vision, align goals, & give feedback. 6. Respect for their time ↳ Time is precious, don't waste it. ↳ Streamline meetings, prioritise & promote focus. 7. Genuine appreciation beyond words ↳ Authentic appreciation and praise matters. ↳ Offer specific praise, & personalised rewards Which of these needs is the most overlooked? Let me know in the comments👇 _____ ♻️Repost to help your network. 🔔Follow Succeed for more content. 👉Join our success-focused newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g7t_Avrc

Being quiet doesn't mean being weak. Credit to Dr. Christian Poensgen. Follow him for posts about habits, productivity, and personal development Original post below: _____ Being quiet doesn't mean being weak. It's the power to listen. It's the power to stay calm. It's the power to feel empathy. It's the power to think independently. It's the power to focus intensely. It's the power to think deeply. It's the power to see details. Quiet strength isn't absence, but presence. It's not withdrawal, but engagement on different terms. It's not weakness, but a different kind of power. So empower the quiet members of your team: 1. Provide private desks. 2. Support working from home. 3. Offer less crowded work times. 4. Respect their time alone. 5. Create silent places. In a world that often celebrates the loudest voice, Remember that true power can reside in silence. For in those quiet moments: — Great ideas are born — Innovative solutions emerge — And true leadership takes root Silence is not empty. It's full of answers. _____ ♻️Repost to help your network. 🔔Follow Succeed for more content. 👉Join our success-focused newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g7t_Avrc

Here's the truth: It's not enough to just dream big. Dreams alone do not lead to success. You need to be committed to turning those dreams into a reality. Here’s my D.R.E.A.M. formula: 1. Discipline: ✅ Set clear goals and stick to them, even when it's tough. ❌ Let distractions derail your focus. Avoid multitasking; it reduces efficiency. 2. Routine: ✅ Establish a daily routine that includes time for work, rest, and self-improvement. ❌ Fall into the trap of inconsistency. Skipping days can break momentum. 3. Education: ✅ Continuously seek knowledge through books, courses, and mentors. ❌ Assume you know it all. Complacency is the enemy of growth. 4. Action: ✅ Take decisive steps towards your goals, no matter how small they seem. ❌ Overthink or wait for the perfect moment. Procrastination kills progress. 5. Mentality: ✅ Maintain a positive and resilient mindset, especially in the face of setbacks. ❌ Succumb to negativity or self-doubt. Believe in your vision and your ability to achieve it. Remember, dreams without action are just wishes. Dreams are abundant. But action requires investment. Be prepared to make the commitment. ♻️ Repost this to help someone realise and achieve their dreams 🔔 Follow Luke Tobin for more insights on personal and professional growth.

Control what you can, let go of the rest. Your peace matters. The most successful aren't always those with the most resources. They're the ones who focus on what they can control. This mindset shift has changed everything for me: Focus on what you can control, and let go of what you can't. What you can control: - Your Boundaries - Your Self-Care - Your Thoughts - Your Goals - Your Actions and Reactions - Your Attitude - Your Effort What you cannot control: - Other people's actions and reactions - Your past memories and thoughts - The future or unforeseen events When faced with challenges, pause and consider which category they fall into. Respond thoughtfully to situations within your control. This mindset will help decrease stress and chronic overthinking. Life is unpredictable. But, you can control how you react to situations. Life is far too short to worry about what we can’t control. ♻️Repost to help your network. 🔔Follow Succeed for more content. 👉Join our success-focused newsletter: https://www.luketobin.com/

Resilience isn't built overnight. It is a skill we can develop starting from today. Here are 6 key strategies to boost your resilience: 1. Develop a Positive Mindset: - Stay positive. - View challenges as growth opportunities and practice gratitude. 2. Cultivate Strong Relationships: - Surround yourself with supportive people who lift you up. 3. Practice Self-Care: - Take care of your health with exercise, a balanced diet, and proper rest. 4. Set Realistic Goals: - Break big goals into small, achievable steps to maintain motivation. 5. Embrace Change: - Accept that change is constant and be flexible in navigating challenges. 6. Develop Problem-Solving Skills: - Approach problems methodically - Break them down and assess solutions step by step. Building resilience is a journey, not a destination. Start implementing these strategies today to become more resilient over time. Your future self will thank you for the effort you put in now. _____ ♻️Repost to help your network. 🔔follow Succeed for more content. 👉Join our success-focused newsletter: https://www.luketobin.com/