MME #23: 50 Ways ... To Make Everyone A Hero

Feb 13, 2023

Monday Manager Entrepreneur

Read time: 4 minutes

Did you know recognition is 4 times more powerful at shaping behaviour than criticism?

The key is to catch people doing something good - and praise them for it.

The simple fact is behaviour flows to wherever the (internal or external) reinforcement is.

This is the key to the success of social media platforms like facebook which drive the production of 3 powerful neurotransmitters:

Dopamine: This is the feel-good hormone that is released when we receive positive feedback or rewards.
Oxytocin: This is sometimes referred to as the "cuddle hormone" and is released when we feel connected and close to others.
Serotonin: This is a neurotransmitter that is associated with feelings of happiness and well-being.

We can use this information to massively increase the motivation, creativity, and innovation from people who work for us.

What do managers and executives (even C-Suite folk) I coach say is the biggest challenge to doing this?

Changing habits (perhaps of a lifetime) from criticism to recognition
"I don't how to do much recognition!"

So this week I want to focus on 50 Ways...

50 ways to make everyone else a hero
50 ways to make yourself a hero
50 ways you can increase your value to your organisation
50 ways you can encourage other managers to increase their value

The finally to join it all together with the summative POWER LIST of 44 ACTIONS that can make the most difference.

This artical might just just enable you to save your organisation and your security

Lets dive straight in,

What can you action this week, next week...

#1: 50 ways to make everyone else a hero:

Provide verbal recognition and praise in team meetings
Write personalized thank-you notes or emails
Publicly acknowledge achievements in team meetings or company-wide communications
Give bonus or incentives
Offer extra time off
Create a "hero of the month" program
Provide opportunities for professional growth and development
Offer flexible work arrangements as a reward
Provide public recognition through company social media accounts
Host a company-wide celebration to recognize achievements
Give a special parking spot or office upgrade
Provide personalized gifts or rewards
Offer mentorship opportunities
Organize team-building activities to recognize and celebrate achievements
Provide opportunities for employees to lead projects or initiatives
Offer promotions or job advancements as a recognition of good work
Provide a certificate or trophy for outstanding achievements
Offer financial rewards such as stock options or profit sharing
Give additional recognition or benefits to top-performing teams
Provide opportunities for employees to present their work to higher-ups
Offer team-building retreats or off-site events
Create a "wall of fame" to showcase employee achievements
Allow employees to take on more responsibility and decision-making power
Give extra resources, such as budget or staff, to high-performing teams
Offer flexible schedules as a reward
Create a recognition program that is tailored to individual employee preferences
Provide public recognition at company-wide events or conferences
Give opportunities for international travel or cross-functional team collaboration
Offer leadership training or coaching as a reward
Create a referral program to recognize employees who bring in new talent
Provide opportunities for employees to work on high-visibility projects
Offer professional certification courses as a reward
Provide personalized development plans for employees
Create a "star of the quarter" program
Give opportunities for employees to attend industry conferences or events
Offer on-site amenities, such as massages or free food, as a reward
Provide opportunities for employees to give back to the community through volunteer work
Offer additional recognition or benefits to long-serving employees
Provide opportunities for employees to share their expertise through guest speaking engagements
Create a "most improved" program to recognize employees who have made significant progress
Give opportunities for employees to take on new challenges and stretch assignments
Provide opportunities for employees to collaborate with other departments or businesses
Offer sabbaticals or extended time off as a reward
Create a "golden glove" program to recognize employees who consistently exceed expectations
Provide opportunities for employees to lead or participate in cross-functional initiatives
Offer opportunities for employees to participate in company hackathons or innovation competitions
Provide opportunities for employees to mentor others
Create a "surprise and delight" program to recognize employees in unexpected ways
Give opportunities for employees to attend professional development workshops or courses
Provide opportunities for employees to take on high-impact projects that drive company success.

#2: 50 ways to make yourself a hero:

Lead by example and consistently demonstrate the desired behaviors and values
Be approachable and open to feedback from team members
Foster a positive and inclusive work environment
Communicate effectively and regularly with team members
Make decisions that prioritize the team's success over individual success
Encourage and support team members in their professional development
Offer praise and recognition for a job well done
Provide clear expectations and direction to team members
Encourage collaboration and teamwork among team members
Empower team members to make decisions and take ownership of their work
Lead with empathy and understanding
Foster a culture of innovation and creative problem-solving
Be a good listener and respond to the needs and concerns of team members
Make data-driven decisions to improve processes and results
Encourage team members to take calculated risks and try new approaches
Foster a culture of accountability and responsibility
Provide the necessary resources and support to help team members succeed
Celebrate team successes and milestones
Encourage and support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Be transparent and honest in all communications and dealings
Be adaptable and flexible to change as needed
Provide regular performance evaluations and constructive feedback to team members
Offer opportunities for team members to take on new challenges and stretch assignments
Encourage and support cross-functional collaboration
Promote a healthy work-life balance
Lead with a positive attitude and inspire team members to do the same
Foster open communication and a safe space for team members to voice their opinions and concerns
Encourage team members to take initiative and be proactive
Provide opportunities for team members to lead projects or initiatives
Regularly assess and adjust workloads to ensure they are manageable
Be a lifelong learner and encourage team members to do the same
Use technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency
Be a strong advocate for the team and fight for their needs and resources
Lead with integrity and hold team members to high ethical standards
Encourage and support team members in their personal and professional goals
Lead change effectively and help team members navigate through uncertainty
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning
Provide opportunities for team members to give back to the community
Lead with empathy and put team members' well-being first
Be a good steward of company resources and budget
Be transparent about company performance and progress
Encourage and support team members to take calculated risks and try new approaches
Foster a culture of transparency and trust
Provide opportunities for team members to work on high-impact projects that drive company success
Encourage team members to take ownership of their work and responsibilities
Lead with fairness and consistency in decision-making
Encourage and support cross-functional collaboration and teamwork
Offer opportunities for team members to participate in company hackathons or innovation competitions
Provide opportunities for team members to attend professional development workshops or courses
Lead with a growth mindset and encourage team members to do the same.

#3: 50 ways you as a manager can increase your value to your organisation:

Demonstrate strong leadership skills and consistently lead by example
Foster a positive and inclusive work environment
Develop a deep understanding of the industry and stay current on trends and best practices
Communicate effectively and regularly with stakeholders
Develop a strategic vision for the team or department
Make data-driven decisions to improve processes and results
Foster a culture of innovation and creative problem-solving
Empower team members to make decisions and take ownership of their work
Lead with empathy and understanding
Encourage and support team members in their professional development
Offer praise and recognition for a job well done
Be approachable and open to feedback from team members
Encourage collaboration and teamwork among team members
Provide clear expectations and direction to team members
Lead with transparency and honesty in all communications and dealings
Be adaptable and flexible to change as needed
Encourage and support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Foster a culture of accountability and responsibility
Be a good listener and respond to the needs and concerns of team members
Provide the necessary resources and support to help team members succeed
Celebrate team successes and milestones
Encourage team members to take calculated risks and try new approaches
Foster open communication and a safe space for team members to voice their opinions and concerns
Encourage and support cross-functional collaboration
Promote a healthy work-life balance
Lead with a positive attitude and inspire team members to do the same
Be a strong advocate for the team and fight for their needs and resources
Lead with integrity and hold team members to high ethical standards
Encourage and support team members in their personal and professional goals
Lead change effectively and help team members navigate through uncertainty
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning
Provide opportunities for team members to give back to the community
Lead with empathy and put team members' well-being first
Be a good steward of company resources and budget
Be transparent about company performance and progress
Encourage team members to take initiative and be proactive
Offer opportunities for team members to lead projects or initiatives
Provide opportunities for team members to take on new challenges and stretch assignments
Encourage and support cross-functional collaboration and teamwork
Use technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency
Provide regular performance evaluations and constructive feedback to team members
Be a lifelong learner and encourage team members to do the same
Encourage and support team members in their professional development
Offer opportunities for team members to participate in company hackathons or innovation competitions
Provide opportunities for team members to attend professional development workshops or courses
Foster a culture of transparency and trust
Lead with fairness and consistency in decision-making
Regularly assess and adjust workloads to ensure they are manageable
Be a strong advocate for the company and its values
Lead with a growth mindset and encourage team members to do the same.

#4: 50 ways you can encourage other managers to increase their value:

Provide mentorship and coaching opportunities
Encourage continuous learning and professional development
Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork
Encourage open communication and a safe space for managers to voice their opinions and concerns
Encourage cross-functional collaboration and teamwork
Offer opportunities for managers to lead projects or initiatives
Provide opportunities for managers to participate in company hackathons or innovation competitions
Provide opportunities for managers to attend professional development workshops or courses
Encourage managers to stay current on industry trends and best practices
Encourage managers to develop a strategic vision for their team or department
Encourage data-driven decision making to improve processes and results
Encourage a culture of innovation and creative problem-solving
Empower managers to make decisions and take ownership of their work
Encourage managers to communicate effectively and regularly with stakeholders
Provide regular performance evaluations and constructive feedback to managers
Encourage a culture of accountability and responsibility
Lead by example and demonstrate strong leadership skills
Foster a positive and inclusive work environment
Encourage a healthy work-life balance
Encourage managers to lead with empathy and understanding
Encourage managers to lead with transparency and honesty in all communications and dealings
Encourage managers to be adaptable and flexible to change as needed
Encourage diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Encourage managers to be approachable and open to feedback
Encourage managers to lead with a positive attitude and inspire their teams to do the same
Provide resources and support to help managers and their teams succeed
Celebrate team and department successes and milestones
Encourage managers to encourage their team members to take calculated risks and try new approaches
Encourage managers to lead change effectively and help their team members navigate through uncertainty
Encourage managers to be good listeners and respond to the needs and concerns of their team members
Encourage managers to hold their team members to high ethical standards
Encourage managers to be a good steward of company resources and budget
Encourage managers to be transparent about company performance and progress
Encourage managers to encourage their team members to take initiative and be proactive
Encourage managers to provide praise and recognition for a job well done
Encourage managers to encourage their team members to participate in personal and professional growth
Encourage managers to be a strong advocate for their team and fight for their needs and resources
Encourage managers to lead with integrity
Encourage managers to lead with fairness and consistency in decision-making
Encourage managers to regularly assess and adjust team workloads to ensure they are manageable
Encourage managers to be a strong advocate for the company and its values
Encourage managers to foster open communication and a safe space for their team members to voice their opinions and concerns
Encourage managers to celebrate team successes and milestones
Encourage managers to lead with empathy and put their team members' well-being first
Encourage managers to use technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency
Encourage managers to provide clear expectations and direction to their team members
Encourage managers to foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning
Encourage managers to encourage their team members to give back to the community
Encourage managers to lead with a growth mindset and encourage their team members to do the same
Encourage managers to be a lifelong learner and encourage their team members to do the same.

SUMMARY: THE POWER LIST of 44 TOP ACTIONS:

Provide mentorship and coaching opportunities
Encourage continuous learning and professional development
Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork
Encourage open communication and a safe space for feedback
Encourage cross-functional collaboration and teamwork
Offer opportunities for growth and leadership
Provide opportunities for innovation and creativity
Stay current on industry trends and best practices
Develop a strategic vision
Use data to drive decision making
Empower individuals and teams to make decisions
Communicate effectively with stakeholders
Encourage accountability and responsibility
Lead by example and demonstrate strong leadership skills
Foster a positive and inclusive work environment
Encourage a healthy work-life balance
Lead with empathy and understanding
Lead with transparency and honesty
Be adaptable and flexible
Encourage diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Be approachable and open to feedback
Lead with a positive attitude and inspire others to do the same
Provide resources and support for success
Celebrate successes and milestones
Encourage calculated risk-taking and new approaches
Be a good listener and respond to the needs of others
Hold individuals to high ethical standards
Be a good steward of company resources and budget
Be transparent about company performance
Encourage initiative and proactivity
Provide praise and recognition
Encourage personal and professional growth
Be an advocate for your team and company
Lead with integrity and fairness
Assess and adjust workloads
Be a strong advocate for company values
Foster open communication and a safe space for feedback
Put well-being first
Use technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency
Provide clear expectations and direction
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning
Encourage giving back to the community
Lead with a growth mindset
Be a lifelong learner.

Hopefully you can turn to this article anytime you need to restart your ideas for motivation and self preservation... the list for a lifetime.

That's all for this week.

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