"It used to be hard for me to accept compliments from my direct reports. I am a naturally humble person; however, it does feel nice to earn verbal recognition for a job well done. Recently, I helped one of my team members put the finishing touches on a project they were falling behind on. My team member was impressed that I recognized their struggles and went out of my way to help them achieve their goals. They wrote a very nice review that went to my leadership team. The employee-submitted review spoke highly of my hands-on management style and the attentiveness I bring to the team. It felt fantastic to be recognized as a dedicated leader, and I couldn't help but smile ear to ear."
