“Recognition is a reward in itself. Any form of appreciation, even a small word, is important.” ~ Vikrant Massey We spend a lot of time talking about feedback as a tool for growth. We talk about what needs to improve, what could be stronger, what should come next. Recognition deserves the same attention. A quick “I noticed.” A sincere “Thank you.” A simple “You handled that well.” A moment of saying, “What you did mattered.” Those words can seem small to the person offering t