Rewards! The Best Way to Keep Your Momentum Going

by Cheryl Benton, Published September 29, 2021

About the role

In my behavioral wellness meets professional development consulting work, I help leaders build meaningful, thoughtful, and specific rewards to celebrate and incentivize their teams. This role focuses on creating a culture of appreciation through tailored rewards that reinforce positive behaviors, milestones, and accomplishments.

Responsibilities

• Listen actively to team members to identify personalized and meaningful rewards.
• Design and implement specific rewards linked to outcomes, shifts, or behaviors (e.g., recognizing tenacity, innovation, or loyalty).
• Ensure rewards are thoughtful, timely, and tied to individual preferences (e.g., favorite tea, gift cards to preferred stores).
• Communicate appreciation in a way that makes team members feel seen, heard, and valued.
• Encourage a culture of celebration for both small and large accomplishments.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership, team-building, or professional development consulting.
• Understanding of behavioral wellness principles and their application in the workplace.
• Ability to observe and recognize individual contributions and preferences.
• Strong communication skills to articulate appreciation in a specific and meaningful way.

Benefits

• Rewards serve as reminders of competence, scrappiness, and worthiness of celebration.
• Opportunity to positively impact team performance, retention, and engagement through brain science-backed practices.
• Personal fulfillment from fostering a culture of appreciation and trust.

Skills

• Active listening and attention to detail.
• Creativity in designing personalized rewards.
• Empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to link rewards to specific behaviors or outcomes.