Acknowledgment Prospers You!

I will be the first to admit that when I was working for other people, even the smallest amount of acknowledgment would energize me and make me want to do even more. Being my own boss now, remembering to acknowledge others remains important to me ... sometimes it's just as simple as saying, "I so appreciate you, and I think you are wonderful!"

I once had a principal who just loved the counseling I was doing with the high school students. I always, always looked forward to being "called-in" to his office because his continual acknowledgment of me kept me excited about my work. I loved being there, and I loved the fact that, for the first time in my professional career, an administrator "got" my unorthodox approach with kids (i.e., "connecting") and appreciated what positive and measurable strides I was making with the kids.

His consistent acknowledgment of me really sustained my intention to make even more in-roads ... thus my students' successes brought him accolades from his peers for having hired me and advanced his reputation as a top leader - and pace setter - in education.

I just received a very kind email this past week from Stan H, a friend of Helice "Sparky" Bridges, acknowledging me for getting her Blue Ribbon Ceremony and story further out there - by way of our FREE Flash Movie - BlueRibbonMovie.com

He told me how he's been involved with her Blue Ribbon program for seven years now. He said that he simply could not say enough about how tremendous and powerful the energy of love and acknowledgment has been to all those with whom he has shared this process.

He went on to tell me that he had established an employee recognition and cause marketing program around the Blue Ribbons concluding, "What a tremendous and wonderful reality it is to behold when you see the effect such authentic love and connectivity creates."

I wrote him back immediately, because I wanted to know exactly what he's been doing with the Blue Ribbons. Today, I'm grateful for the opportunity to pass this on to you, to advance your own ability to acknowledge others and receive an abundance of personal success and prosperity back, because of letting people know that they matter.

Here's what Stan wrote in his response about what he's been doing with the Blue Ribbons:

First of all, I use your movies as inspiration everywhere I go. As far as using the Blue Ribbons in a business setting, it is not rocket science.

We set aside an all staff/employee meeting for the business. The initial phase is to show the Blue Ribbon movie from your DVD as an introduction as to what is possible when people choose love over blame.

The owner sets the "safe place" tone and commits to maintaining this safe place from here on as the authentic heart of the kind of environment he desires to provide for his business. He has chosen to establish love and acknowledgment as the foundation. Often this has not been the case, so this serves as a tremendous healing and new beginning opportunity.

Next the Doctor, Lawyer, Real Estate business owner, etc. takes the time to acknowledge his employees and or other members of his staff or organization. In many instances the spouse of the business owner is invited to this meeting as well.

What miracles I have witnessed. That's another story.

He then opens the opportunity for the staff to recognize one another. These meetings on average shift from a 30-minute information meeting to many hours of appreciation and healing.

To end the meeting we, reconfirm the business owner's resolve that we will recognize one another daily and acknowledge one another, and this is now our foundation.

Collateral material such as signs and posters claiming that we are not here just make a living, we are here to make a difference, are created in a manner that support the environment and our new foundation of love.

Each day 5 minutes is set aside for employees/staff to recognize one another for what might have taken place the previous day.

At each monthly staff meeting a recognition opportunity is provided.

After the first month, WE GO QUANTUM.

Now that the staff is fully engaged, as a client, patient, customer comes into the office, they are greeted and acknowledged. In many instances even before they have signed in at the front desk. They are given a blue ribbon and two more to pass on the love and acknowledgment to someone important to them.

While in the waiting room Blue Ribbon collateral material surrounds them. Posters, Helice's book of Blue Ribbon stories. I have even had the DVD material playing on the office television for those in the waiting room. The Chicken Soup Made for TV movie, and Helices material.

When they go in to see the Dr. or professional they see Blue Ribbon collateral material on the wall.

They are immersed in love and the reality and authenticity of the Blue Ribbon and this office's dedication to making a difference.

In many instances reports have come back from referring doctors, family members, co-workers and on and on about the significant shift our Blue Ribbon provided and continued to provide.

It then becomes the cause marketing opportunity for that business. They have the opportunity to create a Blue Ribbon cross marketing campaign with others who serve the community and share their goal of acknowledgment.

My goal is to create Blue Ribbon Business Communities that embrace the acknowledgment and loving aspect of making a difference to their clients and patrons and that they in turn would commit a percentage of profitability each month into a pool that would serve as the funding mechanism to launch the Blue Ribbon program at their local school.

Now Helice is not looking for sponsors to financially support her work, she is Being that vibrant wonderful spirit as she trains more trainers and makes a difference in the lives of others.

I have done this on a small scale but the concept can be taken world wide.

Thank you for letting me share.

Thank you for being such a beacon of light, hope and inspiration, to me and to the world.

Blessings,
Stan

Reaching out to make a difference ...

Mary Robinson Reynolds
Founder of Heart Productions & Publishing