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Gold Stars

I am pushing 40, but still get Gold Stars. This is amusing to me. I love them...this is even more amusing.

Let me clarify...I am using 'gold star' as any form of recognition not in monetary form.

I am also using this term literally. Within my sales group, actual gold stars are given to grown people. Again, this is amusing to the Nth degree. But...it's also affective and effective (yes, go look it up).

These stars are symbols of a culture that my team stepped into almost 10 years ago. That culture, while constantly evolving, still lives. The ethos that we attempt to live up to is one of excellence, teamwork, gratitude, and accountability. Half a dozen leaders have been a part of this team, and they all buy into this approach. It is a tide that rises all ships.

The stars are small, but important, physical manifestations of our approach. They symbolize the need to create goals and hold ourselves accountable to something more than just money.

Don't get me wrong..the money is good....great actually.

But those silly little stars carry a deep meaning, that can only be as much as you put into them....and for my team, it's a big deal.

Comments

janet said…
That's why Foursquare (and now Huffington Post, Hollr, and many many more) have utilized the Badge system. People want to have all their actions recognized and rewarded...even if it's with the crunk badge.
August 6, 2010 at 3:43 AM
Unknown said…
so happy to see the gold star program lives on!! i have tried and tried to implement the same recognition program in my current role and people just laugh at me. it warms my heart to know you guys still carry on with the gold stars...you deserve every one of them!
August 22, 2010 at 1:21 PM
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