Research points to the opposite, and that includes business – being thankful to teams can increase productivity. It’s a faux cupcake on a trophy pedestal that we gift it to different team members who knock it out of the park. The prior winner gifts it to the next, including sending an email to the team. Find a unique way to reward your team that goes beyond the simple card or email. Develop a simple program for systematically thanking those who help you get the job done – an annual gift, small token of appreciation, or other recognition.
