I never want to lead you astray and say that every time you give recognition it works miracles.

Nope. That’s not always the case.

Don’t ever imagine when you give a person some well deserved recognition that the lights will shine down on them, and confetti and balloons will instantly pour down from the rafters, and your employee will love you forever.

Alas, giving recognition does not always hit the target you want it to.

I am going to share with you just a few of the reasons when recognition just won’t work. (more…)