Help make your company a place where everyday good, is great; and capture those stories using Goodseeker.

1. TO HELP YOUR COMPANY SUCCEED BY
SEEING GOOD IN OTHERS AT WORK
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2. You’re a Team Player
Can you find and recognize
examples of the good things
you and your coworkers do to
make a positive impact?

3. Help internal departments like IT, finance, and
HR see how their efforts connect to the mission.
Applaud Unsung Work
Heroes Who Hunker Down
Take Action
If you manage a team or group, ask them to send you one recent thing
they have been involved in that supports the organization's mission and
purpose. Ask the same of a handful of people who have interacted with
your team from other departments. Make it clear that no "thing" is too
small. Summarize and compile comments into a single communications
back to your team. Then share it with the most senior people; you can
along with a note that says, "These are the things that make me proud."
Word will spread. Your team rocks!
Is there someone internal that you want to make sure
feels connected to the big picture?

4. Don't wait for a formal review to say something
good. Do it real-time. And do it a lot.
Take Action
Positive feedback has an immediate impact. If you benefit from
someone, don't hold back. Say it in person or send an email – just don't
wait. And go beyond "Thank You." Include things that will make a big
impact on the person you are acknowledging. For example, create a
simple story with keywords so it's memorable. Fill in the blanks for the
#challenge you faced, #solution they provided, positive #impact of their
efforts, work #values they support, and how it makes you #feel. It
doesn't have to be long. It just needs to mean something.
Giving Feedback Should
Feel Good, Not Stressful
What did a colleague do in the past few hours to
impress you? Smaller the better.

5. You deserve to recall the stories
that help shape your personal
brand – the ones you give and
get. Capture and share them on
GoodSeeker.
Build Goodwill And Your Brand

6. Motivate teammates to make progress on goals
when you recognize the small steps to victory.
Take Action
Passionate home team crowds applaud it all, big and small, even in
defeat. The crowd at work can do the same. Ask a few teammates to
think hard about the smallest signs of progress related to a project. Give
an example to make it clear that you're looking for the small stuff.
Consolidate and share them all in an email to everyone saying, "These
may seem small, but I want you to know that I absolutely see them as
progress, and that's how we succeed." Also consider a game. "Who can
find the smallest sign of progress this week?"
Don't Wait Until The Game Is
Over To Cheer Your Team
Is there a small achievement
over the past week that needs
cheering?

7. It's cool to be a savvy promoter when your
promoting someone else.
Take Action
You know they rock and others need to know it. Be creative and have
fun giving shout-outs in unexpected places. No matter your role or
position, once a month take a Post-it note and write "I'm proud of the X
team for Y." Include a key word that aligns with what your organization
values like #accountability. Stick it on the water cooler or vending
machine. Be bold and stick it on the bosses door or the door of a peer in
another department. Start a friendly competition. Maybe start a tradition!
Show Pride In Unexpected
Places, Like Water Coolers
Set a monthly calendar reminder to give this shoutout!

8. Every one of us leads somebody. And every
one of us can lead by example.
Take Action
One way to highlight the leadership traits you stand for is to recognize
them in others. Think about the traits that matter to you. When you see
others behave in ways that exemplify things that you value, make it a
point to connect their actions to meaningful words. A simple note or
mention that praises them, also shows what you stand for - "I want to
applaud you for taking the time to focus on learning something new.
#Learning is leadership, and that's something that I value very much.”
Be A True Leader At Heart,
Not In Title
What values are important to you. Can you find an
example in the next 24 hours?

9. Take Action
A little inspirational kick start can get everyone feeling good about the
week ahead. Restate your organization's purpose and mission. Then
ask members of your team to volunteer as contributors to a weekly
Monday morning "mission-boost." Ask them to share a specific task or
objective that your team is focused on and how they see it connecting to
the big picture. Everyone, no matter of title or role, should have a voice
and the opportunity to participate.
Give Words That Start The
Week With A Bang
Generate new energy each week by turning
Monday into a ready-set-go day.
Don't wait until Monday. Witnessed someone do
something that aligns well with your mission?

10. Great organizations place a lot of
value on employees who do good
work and who help other people
be successful too.
Let Your "Team Player"
Shine At Work

11. Make it clear that everyone plays a role in
building something important.
Take Action
Know your company's strategic priorities. Send an email to teammates
highlighting how you think a recent project supports those priorities.
Post an update to LinkedIn recognizing your coworkers for making a
difference. - "I'm proud today. I had a chance to see how everyone I
work with is connected to the things that are important to our mission
and strategy." Public recognition and validation does a lot to show your
team they are valuable - especially when it's from a peer.
Reinforce The Strategic
Value Of Others Work
Capture a recent project
success or milestone and
make the team feel good.

12. Keep momentum and positive energy on
projects when you recognize the small stuff.
Take Action
If you're leading an initiative or project of any kind it's important to credit
lessons learned and improvements made. Build a team culture that has
fun celebrating achievements by designating a few "story-seekers." Ask
them to be collectors of meaningful progress. Set a goal for the number
of small win stories you want to find. Send a weekly summary of small
wins along with how close you are to the goal. When the project is over,
send a wrap-up email that reminds people of the efforts made by
everyone to get there.
Find Lessons Along The
Road to Project Success
Who's the “story seeker” on your team? Give them
the greenlight to hunt for everyday good progress.

13. A few simple words can remind you of the
impact you've made at review time.
Take Action
It can be hard to recall all of your contributions throughout the year. So
take note of important moments right when they happen. Keep a
special "my-impact" log on your phone. When you feel like you made a
difference write down a few simple story words: #goal, #challenge,
#solution, and a simple #lessonlearned. Don't forget the names of
others involved. Also take opportunities to help others out - when you
see others making positive improvements, send them a few story
words. They'll do the same for you. There's nothing more valuable at
review time than the ability to communicate a "good job" story.
Make Reviews Easier By
Capturing Story Words
Capture a “good job” story
that you and others played a
role in over the last week.

14. You don't have to be a formal mentor to be a
good teacher. Pay it forward with a story.
Take Action
If you've learned lessons the hard way, don't keep them bottled up. It
feels good when you pass something along that makes others wiser. We
need others to help us see the best in ourselves and mentors can help.
Speak up if someone does something and you sense that they do not
realize it's a good thing. Share what you saw, and why it matters. Keep
it simple. "I want to let you know that I was impressed today by your "X."
I can tell you from experience that it matters." This one piece of
feedback could be the key to a successful career.
Be The Informal Mentor
Everyone Needs
Applaud an example of good
work that you believe is key to
a successful career.

15. Give Good Work the
Transparency it Deserves
Everyday good work is too often
missed. Give it the visibility and
recognition it deserves.

16. Wow them with extra appreciation while
they're still learning the ropes.
Take Action
If you want people to fast-track the settling-in phase, inspire them by
recognizing some of the small things they are doing well as a new
employee and coworker. After the first week get a few teammates to
write keywords inside a card that describes positive traits that they see
in the person. And if the new person played a role in something really
important to the organization, be sure to recognize it in your next
meeting, call or email. Surprise appreciation goes a long way and
makes them feel energized at work.
Use Motivating Words To
Welcome New Coworkers
Who can you recognize that will make their
onboarding a more positive experience?

17. Organizations get better when people discover
hidden talents and try new things.
Take Action
It's exciting when others inspire us to explore. Pick a few coworkers
and have each add three things on a piece of paper that they want to
learn related to work. Each person draws a name and challenges
another to try an item on their list. The goal is for everyone to try
something new, not to master it. Set a realistic timeframe for everyone
to bring back a tip from their new endeavors. When everyone
completes the challenge, throw a small celebration. Then summarize
what everyone learned and share it with the boss.
Celebrate The Lost Art Of
Trying Something New
Can you find an example of someone trying
something new and it leading to positive and inspiring
outcome?

18. Inspire a commitment to community by
recognizing those who have.
Take Action
A commitment to community and CSR sends a positive message to
employees, candidates, and customers. But getting participation is hard.
It's often because people don't see clearly how their efforts connect to
the cause. You need peer motivation. Ask past volunteers to share
words on what they did, how it made them feel, the impact they saw,
and why they want others involved. Share these peer generated
testimonials internally. Also ask the charity to write a message to your
employees sharing the story of your company's direct impact.
Make Some Noise For Your
Community Builders
Someone you know support a good cause? Spread
their story and ask how you can help.

19. What you see in others, says a lot
about what you stand for. If it stand
for making a positive impact get the
stories that prove it?
Everyone Says They're Positive

20. Make sacrifices for the benefit of "Save the Day"
work stories worth remembering.
Take Action
Whether you're the boss or a friend, it's important to acknowledge
other’s dedication, no matter the circumstances. When a few people are
involved, consider sharing a little story that highlights how their
sacrifices saved the day. Include what was at #stake, the #positive
impact of their actions, and how their actions aligned to your
organization's #values. A simple story that expresses appreciation can
turn what first felt like a sacrifice into a "taking one for the team." And
that's something to be proud of.
Show Pride When Others
Make Personal Sacrifices
Recall a personal sacrifice from your team? Call it out
as something that mattered.

21. Find opportunities to help people focus on what
works best and how to get better.
Take Action
When those we call upon to help deliver results, it feels great.
Unfortunately, far too often those who contribute in smaller roles tend to
be disconnected from the end result and unsure of the benefit they
provided. Sometimes they receive a “thank you”, but most times they’re
left wondering: "Could I have done better? Was the outcome better than
expected? Any lessons learned that would help me focus on the right
things to help the business?" When you ask for help, give the helper
the benefit of knowing their efforts mattered.
Show Coworkers That Their
"Just Doing My Job" Helped
Who helped you this week?
Say it mattered when they
least expect it.

22. Bosses and managers like positive feedback
and recognition too.
Take Action
As a coach, it feels good knowing that your players appreciate where
you're taking them. But don't assume that everyone up the ladder is
getting praise for their work. They're human too and appreciate when
the small things get noticed. Take a minute once a week to express to
someone above you how it feels to work with them. Tell them you see
how their contributions matter to the company and include an example
of their actions that impressed you. Happy bosses = happy workplaces.
Give Genuine Upward Kudos
Think of something your boss
did to help you succeed and
recognize them for it.

23. When work is dispersed coworkers can
become disconnected and disengaged.
Take Action
It's hard for those working in locations different than the rest of the team
to see how their efforts connect to your mission and culture on a day to
day basis. You can do something. First, offer to be a buddy. It's a simple
"informal" role to reiterate as much as you can about good stuff going on
and to be a sounding board for things on their mind. Second, when you
hear about a remote coworker playing a role in making something
positive happen, encourage others to recognize it with more than a
"good job" email. Tell them how their efforts support values of "X."
Give Distant Coworkers
Visibility And A Voice
Do you work with someone
remotely? Send a note to say
thanks. Copy the team.

24. It's hard to realize the impact you make
when you are in the moment. Be the
one who helps others see their impact
– and they'll do the same for you.
Give People A Reason To See
Good In What You Do

25. It would be awesome if everyone came home
from work saying "that was a fun day”?
Take Action:
Sometimes you have to work at having fun. Want to see your team
laugh more? Make it clear that having fun is important to you. Ask them
to share some ideas for fun at work. Next, set a Fun-Day goal. You can
start with at least three times a month and have someone on your team
be the unofficial score keeper and fun enforcer to count the number of
days your team makes a valiant effort to let loose. Track it in a visible
place so others see it. At the end of the day it's the effort that matters.
Tip – Do send a funny and tasteful video clip every once in a while.
Showing a sense of humor says, "it's ok to have fun here."
Kick-start Fun At Work
Do you know someone who works hard to bring fun
to the office? Tell them to keep it up!

26. Take Action
Customers like the idea of working with a company who makes their
employees feel engaged. But it's hard for a lot of employees to realize
how their work matters when they never see or hear from customers or
clients. Introduce a program to bring customers into your office routinely
for lunch. You can also host customer engagement webcasts. The
purpose is to give them an opportunity to share what they do and to
meet some of your staff. Let your clients experience the people behind
your culture and make sure your people see your customers.
Connect Employees To The
Customer Experience
Applaud your customers' achievements and show your
team that their efforts mattered.
Great things happen when all sides see real
people working for a purpose.

27. Take Action
When we say "Rise to the Occasion" we usually refer to the preparation
before the impact. Teams come together, and ideas bubble up. We
spend a lot of a lot of time doing it, but quickly forget all the good energy
invested. If you are involved in preparing for something important, big
or small, make a point to close out each day by recognizing something
positive that happened as part of preparing. Challenge different team
members to highlight cultural values they see clearly as part of each
week's preparation efforts. No matter the outcome, everyone will have
something to reflect on, and learn from.
Celebrate Preparation
Are you preparing for anything
important with others? Help
everyone see the good.
Don't forget the place and time where good
habits shine and people rise to the occasion.

28. … and help make your
company a place where
everyday good, is great.
Blaze a Trail of Goodwill