Lack of recognition runs rampant in organizations. The only time you’re noticed is when you screw up.
You spend hours preparing for a tough conversation that goes well. Who knows?
Hard work is often overlooked.
Recognition Don’ts
#1. Don’t deflect.
“It was nothing,” devalues your work. Don’t insult the judgement of the person giving acknowledgement.
#2. Don’t do a post-mortem.
Critique kills the moment. Avoid pointing out what could have been better.
#3. Don’t over-explain.
Long backstories bore people. Don’t talk about how much work you did.
#4. Don’t humble-brag.
Fake humility is self-promotion. “I’m surprised I was able to get this done with all the other projects I’m leading.”