The Jon Harrison Podcast

The Jon Harrison Podcast


More Than a Gift Card | Rethinking Recognition at Work

April 30, 2025

In this episode, Jon, Melissa, and Madeline are joined by special guest Brandon Hall to talk about a topic that often gets misunderstood: recognition. It’s easy to equate recognition with gift cards, plaques, or coffee mug giveaways—but real recognition goes far deeper.


We unpack what it looks like to truly recognize the humanity of the people you work with—beyond their job titles and task lists.


Whether you're a formal leader or a team member trying to foster a stronger culture, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what recognition really means.


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Statistically every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.


As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.


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