Archive for March, 2026
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Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos to Receive Phil Carroll Advancement of Management Award for Management Excellence
The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) will honor Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos with the 2026 Phil Carroll Advancement of Management Award for Management Excellence during the SAM International Business Conference. Matos will also deliver the keynote address at the conference’s Awards Banquet, where attendees will celebrate leadership, innovation, and the accomplishments of the global SAM community.
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Recognition Is Not a Reward: It Is How Leaders Sustain Effort Over Time
Recognition is often treated as a reward given after results are delivered, but high performing teams experience it as a daily leadership practice that sustains effort over time. When leaders consistently acknowledge contribution, judgment, and collaboration, motivation remains strong even during demanding periods. This Management Monday article explores why recognition breaks down when teams are busiest, how appreciation reinforces culture more effectively than policy, and why personal recognition has the greatest impact. Recognition is not extra. It is essential to maintaining trust, engagement, and discretionary effort.