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CREATE RITUALS

Celebrate Success and Grow from Mistakes

Most organizations have rituals—from the everyday routines (coffee breaks, tea time, etc.) to major events such as annual meetings and retirement parties. Successful companies recognize the importance of tradition and are intentional in creating recurring experiences that give staff something to look forward to, aspire to, and reminisce about. They don’t have to be costly and can be created by employees at all levels of the organization. Bestowing a humorous prize for greatest recovery after an indelicate error normalizes mistakes and supports growth. Booming classic rock tunes for two ...

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