Relentlessly Give Credit

Relentlessly Give Credit

Seth Godin, author and business specialist writes a daily blog that I find insightful.  He can say so much in just a few key strokes.

For instance:  “Relentlessly give credit.” 

Relentlessly give credit.

Everybody has ideas, and at times someone you work with will have a great idea.  But do we give credit where credit is due? 

Ah, that is what we are talking about. 

Give credit. 

                   Honor. 

                               Cite the source. 

Don’t steal the idea.  That is such a seemingly unnecessary comment, but you and I could chat for a long while telling horror stories of how this simple principle has been violated.

We honor others when we recognize their ability to think pro-actively and create a solution to whatever the issue is at hand. 

We honor and respect a person when we relentlessly give credit.

When the occasion arises and you have an opportunity to offer public praise, by all means avoid the temptation to first use a cheap joke.  Just give sincere and appropriate credit where credit is due.

That is a major way to win with people.

P Michael Biggs

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