50 Ways to WOW Your Others at Work

Treat people as people first - and employees second.

Have you ever borrowed (or lent) an item and had it returned in bad condition? Turn it around...

Thanks yous and other notes of appreciation are harder to do if hand-written, so make the extra effort and do it.

We've all heard that "later never comes." This is never more true than when you plan to offer praise...

Pay attention to what they need; get a great idea from this episode!

Make it a habit to respond with humor.

What would they buy for themselves, but still appreciate from someone else?

What would someone not buy for themselves, but appreciate from someone else?

What does it mean to "go first" in your job? Here are some great ideas!

Who would be surprised and delighted to hear from you? Let people know you care enough to remember them.

Poke fun at something in the workplace. Listen to how my eye doctor did just that - and created a fun WOW for me!

Volunteer to help someone, donate or give something free.

Give a unique getaway as a surprise bonus.

Determine whether a criticism really needs to be said... and refrain if possible.

Find unique ways to offer benefits to team members, like paying for their transportation to and from work (or at least subsidizing it).

Share your expertise by coaching or mentoring someone!

Allow team members' family members to participate in/deliver kudos on your behalf. Another great story is included here!

Help someone else achieve their dreams! What piece of the puzzle can you offer?

Do something anonymously - great story... take a listen!

Introduction to the series "50 Ways to WOW Your Others at Work."