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13. Purchase a plaque, stued animal—anything fun or mean-
ingful—and give it to an employee at a sta meeting with spe-
cic praise. at employee displays it for a while, then gives it
to another employee at a sta meeting in recognition of an
accomplishment.
14. Call an employee into your oce (or stop by his or her oce) just
to thank him or her; don’t discuss any other issue.
15. Post a thank-you note on the employee’s oce door.
16. Send an e-mail thank-you card.
17. Praise people immediately. Encourage them to do more of the
same.
18. Greet employees by name when you pass ...