Your People Don’t Just Want a Paycheck. They Want to Feel VALUED Featuring Alex Grande

Send us Fan MailGreat cultures aren’t built by compensation alone.They’re built when people feel seen, heard, valued, and appreciated.In this episode of Pull The Chute, Jeff and Janna sit down with Alex Grande, co-founder and CEO of Recognize, to talk about the power of employee recognition and how leaders can use it to strengthen culture, engagement, and retention.One of the biggest takeaways?👉 Recognition shouldn’t be something you do once a year. It should become part of how you lead.Celebrate the wins.Call out the effort.Connect recognition to your values.And most importantly—make people feel like they matter.Because sometimes, a simple “I see what you’re doing, and I appreciate it” can have more impact than you realize.