Podcast 27: How to Win at Employee Recognition with Dave Lawson and Matt Brink
Unlock the power of personalized appreciation and watch your team flourish.
Hosted by Chris Heinz
Want to know the secret ingredients to a thriving workplace where employees feel truly valued and consistently bring their best?
Join us as we explore the power of employee recognition with Dave Lawson from CMA's Williamsburg Ford and Matt Brink from CMA's CDJR of Lynchburg. Discover how timely, specific, individualized appreciation can transform workplace morale and boost engagement. Dave and Matt share practical strategies, including daily recognition habits and tailored appreciation methods, that have proven effective in their stores. Learn how leveraging strengths like achiever and individualization can make recognition meaningful and impactful. Tune in to understand how these practices can create a supportive and motivated work environment.
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We all like to feel appreciated in different ways, like hearing "you nailed it," getting a helping hand, maybe a little something extra, some quality one-on-one time, or even a friendly high-five (if it's cool with everyone, of course!). Figuring out what makes each person feel valued is like cracking the code to a happy and motivated crew.
Dave Lawson and Matt Brink are two leaders at CMA whose teams are crushing it when it comes to feeling appreciated. Dave's all about being out and about, seeing what's happening, and giving props on the spot. He's even got cool things like a shout-out board for the tech team to keep the good vibes rolling. Matt's big on making sure everyone knows what's expected, and then making a point to shout out the wins–big or small–regularly. He's in the mix with his team, showing support and ensuring everyone's got a shot to shine.
Bottom line? Dave and Matt reveal how making appreciation personal and consistent is a game-changer. It's not just about the top performers; it's about noticing the effort, the growth, and what makes each person tick. By getting down to earth, being present, and speaking everyone's "appreciation language," you can build a team that feels genuinely valued, sticks around, and rocks what they do.
