We're celebrating PFN's birthday by shining a light on the partners who have been part of our journey toward people-first leadership, meaningful work, and purpose-driven impact.
This special feature from The Unleashing Leaders Podcast with Lee Scott captures the heart of their work and the shared mission that brings us together. Enjoy!
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Recognition is not a nice-to-have, it is one of the fastest ways leaders can build trust, momentum, and better employee experiences.
Lee sits down with Rob Catalano, Chief Engagement Officer at WorkTango, to unpack how leaders can use feedback, recognition, and employee sentiment to create workplaces where people actually want to contribute.
Rob shares how a career detour from marketing into employee experience shaped his passion for improving work lives, and why organizations need shorter feedback loops, more intentional recognition, and a deeper understanding of what motivates their people. From the power of specific, meaningful, and timely recognition to replacing blame with curiosity, this conversation gives leaders practical ways to make appreciation part of everyday culture.
If you want to build a workplace where people feel valued, connected, and equipped to grow, this episode is your reminder that small moments of recognition can create lasting cultural change.
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Key Takeaways:
- Recognition works best when specific, meaningful, and timely.
- Employee sentiment reveals what people need to thrive.
- Strong leaders replace blame with curiosity.
- Feedback should happen continuously, not annually.
- Purpose helps employees connect work to meaning.
