What if a simple change in how you recognize your team can transform their mental health and motivation? In today's fast-paced humanitarian and development sectors, leaders often overlook the profound impact of genuine recognition on their team’s mental wellbeing. As pressures mount, many struggle with feelings of undervaluation and burnout. This episode addresses a crucial yet often neglected strategy: authentic acknowledgment, which can significantly enhance your team's morale and engagement. Listeners will discover how to: Implement impactful acknowledgment that fosters a deeper connection with team members. Differentiate between superficial praise and meaningful recognition, leading to a more motivated team. Enhance their leadership skills by using specific adjectives that resonate on a personal level, creating a more supportive work environment. Tune in now to learn how you can make a lasting positive change in your team's mental health with just one simple shift in your leadership approach! ---------------- WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? Want to know how to lead better?  It starts by understanding your leadership style.   To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader.  Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.   This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.