Recognition is important in the workplace as well as in the home.  It can come in different forms and can be applied at different times.  One of my favorite reasons for using recognition is motivation. At home, I use recognition to motivate my children and use it to acknowledge and appreciate my wife.  The easiest way [...]

The Awards and Recognition Association (ARA) trade show is held once a year in Las Vegas at the end of February. While it focuses on new products and innovations in the awards industry, I get more out of it than most. Don’t get me wrong, I want to know what new products are out there. We [...]

I am usually the last person to self-promote, give myself praise, or anything to that effect.  Believe it or not, it is really quite hard to give myself acknowledgement or recognition for what I do in the world.  I much rather give it to others, in particular my staff, family, friends or customers.  For this article, [...]