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<v Speaker 1>Helping leaders motivate their people to a higher level of

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<v Speaker 1>performance through strong human relations, team building and GOLA GV.

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<v Speaker 1>This is the seven Minute Leadership Podcast with your host

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<v Speaker 1>Paul Felloledo.

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<v Speaker 2>Hello everyone, and welcome to the seven Minute Leadership Podcast.

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<v Speaker 2>It's episode two twelve, and today we're talking about something

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<v Speaker 2>that gets often overlooked in the hustle and grind of

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<v Speaker 2>the leadership world, and that's celebrating the small wins. Now,

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<v Speaker 2>I get it. Leadership is full of big goals, big plans,

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<v Speaker 2>and sometimes even big problems. But today I want to

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<v Speaker 2>show you why those little victories along the way are

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<v Speaker 2>just as important, maybe even more important, than the big milestones.

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<v Speaker 2>So why do small wins matter? Well, leadership, it's easy

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<v Speaker 2>to focus solely on the big picture, launching a major project,

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<v Speaker 2>hitting an ambitious sales goal, or achieving long term strategic objectives.

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<v Speaker 2>But what fuels those big accomplishments. It's the small, consistent

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<v Speaker 2>steps that your team takes every day. Celebrating small winds

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<v Speaker 2>isn't just about recognition, it's about building momentum. Think of

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<v Speaker 2>it like climbing a mountain. If you only look at

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<v Speaker 2>the summit, it might feel impossible, but when you pause

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<v Speaker 2>to acknowledge how far you've come each ridge you've crossed,

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<v Speaker 2>it motivates you to keep going. Psychologists call this the

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<v Speaker 2>progress principle. Small winds create a sense of accomplishment that

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<v Speaker 2>boost morale, motivation, and productivity. And let me just tell you,

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<v Speaker 2>motivated teams win. When you celebrate small winds, you're doing

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<v Speaker 2>more than just giving someone a pat on the back.

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<v Speaker 2>You're creating a culture of positivity and progress. And here's

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<v Speaker 2>what happens when you make small celebrations a habit. It

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<v Speaker 2>builds confidence. When your team sees that their daily efforts

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<v Speaker 2>are noticed, they feel valued. Confidence grows, and confident employees

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<v Speaker 2>are more willing to take initiative and innovate. It also

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<v Speaker 2>reinforces good behavior. Celebrating small wins tells your team this

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<v Speaker 2>is what success looks like, and over time, they'll naturally

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<v Speaker 2>repeat those actions and attitudes that lead to positive results.

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<v Speaker 2>It reduces burnout leadership and team dynamics can be stressful.

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<v Speaker 2>Celebrating wins, even small ones, reminds everyone why they're doing

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<v Speaker 2>what they do and keep spirits high during tough times.

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<v Speaker 2>So how do we celebrate these small wins? Well, you

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<v Speaker 2>don't need balloons in confetti every time someone does a

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<v Speaker 2>good job. So here's three simple ways to recognize and

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<v Speaker 2>celebrate the small victories. Number one, just say thank you.

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<v Speaker 2>Never underestimate the power of genuine thank yous. A quick email,

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<v Speaker 2>a sticky note, or even a handshake with a smile

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<v Speaker 2>can go a long way. Highlight success in meetings. Dedicate

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<v Speaker 2>a few minutes in team meetings to share wins. It

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<v Speaker 2>could be something as small as finishing a challenging task,

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<v Speaker 2>or as personal as a team member showing leadership in

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<v Speaker 2>a tough situation. But you should always celebrate wins in

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<v Speaker 2>meetings and also celebrate publicly. If someone goes above and beyond,

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<v Speaker 2>don't keep it private. Share their success with the team

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<v Speaker 2>or even the whole organization. A little public recognition can

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<v Speaker 2>inspire others to step up too. So I have a

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<v Speaker 2>little story here from my own experience. In my organization,

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<v Speaker 2>we once implemented a new process for fleet maintenance. It

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<v Speaker 2>wasn't an overnight success, but one of our team members

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<v Speaker 2>took the initiative to streamline inspections, build out an app,

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<v Speaker 2>track this stuff on a website, and after the first month,

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<v Speaker 2>compliance rate jumped by ten percent, and that might not

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<v Speaker 2>sound huge, but we celebrated it because it showed progress.

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<v Speaker 2>Recognizing that small wins encouraged the team to stick with

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<v Speaker 2>the system, and by the end of the quarter, we

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<v Speaker 2>were operating at over ninety five percent compliance. One small

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<v Speaker 2>win led to a major victory. So here's my challenge

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<v Speaker 2>for you. Take a look at your team's progress this

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<v Speaker 2>week and find one small win to celebrate. Maybe it's

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<v Speaker 2>a project update, a skill someone mastered, or even just

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<v Speaker 2>someone stepping up to help a teammate. Recognize it, celebrate

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<v Speaker 2>it and watch what happens to your team's energy. So

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<v Speaker 2>I want you to remember leadership isn't just about the

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<v Speaker 2>big goals. It's about the journey and the little wins

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<v Speaker 2>that make it worthwhile. If you found this episode helpful,

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<v Speaker 2>share it with someone who might need a reminder to

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<v Speaker 2>celebrate their team's progress. So until next time, keep leading

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<v Speaker 2>with purpose and don't forget to celebrate the small wins

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<v Speaker 2>along the way. This has been the seven Minute Leadership Podcast,

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<v Speaker 2>and as always, I thank you for listening.

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<v Speaker 1>For more Paul Fell of Alito Podcasts, visit paulfellowalito dot com.