![]() In particular, it’s always helpful when the recognition is tied to the organization’s mission or values. It seems crazy to think that there could be any drawback to expressing appreciation and gratitude, but there are potential pitfalls that should be avoided to ensure the positive intent is not lost. Whether the recognition appears in a newsletter, through an Employee of the Month award, or just a shout-out during team/company-wide meetings, the employee feels both seen and appreciated. Love to all.Given the importance of recognizing the contributions of others, as well as the need to express gratitude frequently, it’s always encouraging to see organizations that embrace formal kudos awards. Sharing an article that is giving me perspective. It’s wonderful when paths can cross again. ![]() Even when you haven’t spoken to them in years. *Don’t hesitate to reach out to your network. Perspective can help alleviate the hard moments. But we can all research for facts and data. The emotional piece to uncertainty is inevitable. We all know the world is a small place and we need each other. *Uncertain times are the best times to invest in your #development and build new skills. *When there is true concern for job impact, we can ask ourselves: “what could I be doing differently to make myself more marketable?” Then take action on the answers! *We should never feel guilty exploring job opportunities when currently employed. ![]() Because we then individually have to own that as uncertainty plays out. *It is an individual and personal decision as to how to handle uncertainty/professional discomfort. *We are each individually responsible for our own career. Having been laid off before, having had to lead a layoff and restructure and now having to lay off members of my team, I’ve learned a few things that influence how I navigate and coach during uncomfortable & uncertain times: And there are a lot of emotions that go along with it no matter who you are, what your role and outcome are. ![]() If you are paying attention to your feed, you are seeing co-workers, your network, family members and friends going through #layoffs and now #opentowork. We love you Lisa, and we’re all so excited to cheer for you the way you have for us! I’m proud to call Lisa not just a friend, but a mentor. She has lived a unique Arizona story, and she will tell our true and diverse collective story of Arizona to the world. She taught us lessons, debated strategy, and helped us navigate both community and corporate structures - all while welcoming us into her life like we were her familia.Īrizona has gained a true champion with her appointment to the Department of Tourism. She blazed a strong path for us in this work, and was a both a guiding leader and a cheerleader for our whole team. In her role, she went above and beyond to make sure Arizona was truly elevated in our conversation around granting, advocating for communities that aren’t often helped by the philanthropic communities. Lisa has a true love and care for Arizona. I had always thought that one day, I might want to seek a change into the world of philanthropy, but I knew it was exactly the jump I wanted to make when I saw it would be working with Lisa. It was June or July 2021, and I saw a job opportunity posted with the Arizona Community Foundation. Last Friday, our team got together one last time to say felicidades and best wishes to Lisa Urias, as she heads off to lead the Department of Tourism.
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