How To Write An Amazing Career Milestone Recognition Ecard

Each of us are unique human beings and are truly works-in-progress.

I would never expect that each person who writes and sends an anniversary or career milestone ecard, or any ecard, look exactly the same way. That would make them impersonal and insincere. 

However, the recent experience of reaching my 15th year with Engage2Excel, previously known as Rideau Inc., provided some wonderful insights to learn from with the emails or ecards that I received from leaders and peers alike. 

Let’s look at some messages sent to me and learn some practical principles when expressing recognition in writing on a long-service anniversary.

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How To Keep Your Recognition Ideas Fresh and Inspiring

A challenge that one of our subscriber’s faces is keeping recognition in the forefront of people’s minds. Some of you likely experience the same problem.

You can find yourself asking questions of yourself, like:

  • Where do I come up with new ideas?
  • How do you make renewed efforts to keep recognition consistently happening?
  • What can I do to stop repeating the same message over and over again?
  • How do you inspire people to recognize others for their contributions?

We are going to explore ways to keep recognition alive and well in your organization. (more…)