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Recognizing the unsung heroes of healthcare goes beyond mere gestures.
In this episode, Sarah McVanel, a recognition expert, professional speaker, coach, author, president, and founder of Greatness Magnified, talks about employee recognition within the healthcare sector and the significance of fostering a positive and appreciative work culture to prevent workplace issues such as bullying and incivility. She explains the challenges faced by leaders in feeling appreciated and recognized, and the conversation delves into the impact of recognition on employee engagement, trust, and organizational performance. Sarah and Renee critique traditional methods of employee recognition, emphasizing the need for more personalized and meaningful approaches. Sarah also provides insights into the significance of specific and timely appreciation, advocating for gestures like thank-you notes and individualized recognition.
Tune in and learn about the nuanced dynamics of employee appreciation and its profound implications for employee well-being and organizational performance!
Sarah is a recognition expert, professional speaker, coach, author, recovering perfectionist, and movement maker. She created F.R.O.G. (Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness) to invigorate companies so they can see their people as exceptional and, together, create a scrumptious, thriving culture where everyone belongs. Sarah has 25+ years of experience training, coaching, and leading teams. From her senior leadership role, she founded her boutique firm Greatness Magnified. Proclaimed as the “Frog Lady,” she can be found freaking out perfect strangers (in a good way) by handing out squishy frogs and asking them, “Have you been frogged lately?” and then acknowledging their greatness.
She’s a Certified Senior Organizational Development Professional (CSODP), Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL). She is one of 1500 Certified Speaking Professionals (CSP) worldwide. She has a BA in Psychology, MSc in Family Relations, and diplomas in Human Resources and Healthcare Administration.
You can catch her kayaking in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter with her husband Mark, or cooking a feast (while listening to an audiobook on double speed). She’s a die-hard carb-ivour, amateur hip-hopper, and TikTok embarasser to her two kids, Justina and Simonne.
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