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"This is the most simple & powerful employee
recognition tool I have ever found..."

"How To Boost Employee Morale, Motivation, Productivity & Retention In As Little
As 5 Minutes A Day"

A 10 Year Study Of Over 200,000
Employees Reveals The Simple
Secret Of Great Managers ...

“Recognition has been shown to motivate staff, increase morale, productivity, and employee retention, and decrease stress and absenteeism.”

2002 Report of the Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia

 

In this report, you will learn:

  • The reason why 79% of employees leave their employers based on a 10 year study of 200,000 employees ... and the one factor that caused 94.4% to report the highest levels of morale ...
  • How to make employees LOVE working for you ... and the 2 most common reasons why most managers "miss the mark" ...
  • How to create feelings of loyalty and enthusiasm with your employees ...
  • What employees revealed that they REALLY WANT from their managers (here's a hint - it's not more money)
  • The single most dominant desire of employees ... if you can tap into this desire, you'll hold the magic key to leading crowds of workers ...
  • A simple tool that allows you to skyrocket the results you've been getting from your team in as little as 5 minutes a day - it's embarrasingly simple, yet easier and more effective than any other tool I have ever found ...

By Mike Nacke

If you’re a manager or business owner looking for a way to skyrocket the results you’ve been getting from your team, this is the key: Recognizing their efforts in a meaningful way and creating positive feelings about you and your company – can boost the morale and productivity of your team in uncertain times, and cause top performers to become deeply loyal to your company.

What’s more, just about anyone can do it effectively with very little effort.

  • You don’t need an advanced degree in psychology or management
  • You don’t need to spend hours creating a program and “hope” it will work
  • You don’t need a charismatic personality
  • You don’t even need to become a “cheerleader” type manager

The truth is, millions of employees are eager, even desperate for meaningful appreciation from their manager, because it's not what you say or do that people remember but rather how you make them feel.

A recent 10 year study of 200,000 employees by the Jackson Organization (A research firm in Columbia, Maryland) revealed that 79% of employees who quit their jobs cite a lack of appreciation as the key reason for leaving their employer.

In addition, the 94.4% of employees who reported the highest levels of morale agreed that their managers are effective at recognition.

And they concluded that this responsibility falls upon the shoulders of the direct manager.

You’ve probably heard the phrase “employees don’t leave companies … they leave managers,” and that has been true for decades.

But now, the new mantra is...

“Employees don’t leave companies … they leave managers who don’t recognize and reward their efforts.”

The deepest and most powerful desire in human nature today is the craving to be appreciated.

Look carefully, and you’ll see that it is the motivation behind the motivation.

Peel back the onion on all kinds of acts, and you’ll see it, hiding, under the surface.

Yes it’s true, John Dillinger robbed banks and killed innocent people, for the same reason that John D. Rockefeller donated millions to the building of a children’s hospital in Peking China.

They were both looking for a sense of importance.

This craving for appreciation is the reason people have affairs. It’s why criminals commit crimes and politicians run for office.

It is the single most dominant desire of employees ... and the magic key to leading them to higher levels of performance and motivation.

And the smart managers ... and the lucky ones ... who have discovered this little secret are getting great results from their teams.

Here's a few examples.

 

T. Rowe Price - Improving Associate Satisfaction And Morale

At T. Rowe Price, the Spotlight on Excellence program includes spontaneous, on-the-spot recognition for a specific achievement, which includes handwritten and electronic thank-you messages. In addition to supporting T. Rowe Price's strategic goals, the recognition program is designed to "continue to improve associate satisfaction and morale."

Aberdeen Group - Lowering Turnover

A report by industry researcher Aberdeen Group shows that the vast majority of companies with formal recognition plans were likely to keep turnover among mid-level managers to 5% or less. The study results were derived from an online survey of 170 human resources professionals conducted by the Human Capital Institute.

AFLAC - Reinforcing The Company Culture

At AFLAC, the Columbus, Ga. based insurance company, recognition programs are designed to reinforce a "strong sense of family" that is the company's culture, says Sharon Douglas, AFLAC's chief people officer. AFLAC recognizes all employees' birthdays with a card and present they can select through a vendor.

 

Here's The Bottom Line ...

Losing top performers feels terrible.

It sucks.

Especially when you think you've done something wrong... and you don't know what.

When a top performer leaves your team, you get a sinking feeling just knowing that you're losing valuable knowledge and skills... and all the training, time, and investments that you made in them are gone.

Not to mention the HUGE cost of hiring and training someone new.

You also feel powerless and fearful that it might happen again ... and you begin thinking about WHAT WENT WRONG?

On the other hand ...

Managing a team of engaged and productive employees ... the kind of people who like working for you and enjoy coming to work every day is a sheer delight.

Not only do you feel confident that your team will produce the results you need ... but you also feel great about your future, knowing that as your team continues to get stronger, your results and your work are going to continue to improve.

And not only that, but you feel more respected ... and well liked by everyone.

You know that your employees look up to you and seek your advice and leadership.

Happy and productive workers make any company a wonderful place to work ... it can turn around even the most negative work environments.

It feels great knowing that your people love working for you.

most managers Never Learn How to
get employees to LOVE working for them ...

This usually happens for one of two reasons.

1) They try to be "fair" ... and treat every employee the same way.

2) They try to convince employees that they are genuinely "nice" ... and that this will be enough to get employees to stick around.

The problem with these three basic approaches?

1) They don't work.

2) Fairness isn't really fair to employees. If you treat them all the same, they won't feel that their unique talents are meaningful to you or to the company.

3) Being nice just isn't enough. Niceness is expected from employees, it's basic respect for others ... but employees have specific needs that must be met to keep them engaged and performing at the very highest levels.

So, what's the answer?

I thought you'd never ask...

The Key Is Meaningful
& Personal Recognition

Employees want to feel appreciated for their specific contributions, but the recognition must be meaningful to the employee ... which means a "one-size-fits-all" approach to employee recognition isn't going to work.

Offering a coffee mug or a shirt to every employee would be a slap in the face to many people because it doesn't show that you are paying attention to their contributions.

You need to customize your recognition with every employee.

In fact, every act of recognition must follow these guidelines if it is going to be successful:

#1 - It Must Be Timely

You can't wait until the quarterly meeting or "end of the year" awards ceremony to recognize employees. The reason this doesn't work is because the employee won't immediately feel the impact of the positive reinforcement that you are offering. The recognition must occur within a few days of the act.

#2 - It Must Carry A Specific Personal Message

Your message can't simply say "you're doing a great job" because it won't reinforce the employee's behavior.

The message that accompanies the recognition must reference the specific reason for being recognized.

Things like:

  • "Thanks for staying late on Thursday to finish your TPS reports."
  • "Great work on the XYZ account ... I know we can count on you in the future."
  • "You handled that angry customer like a pro on Wednesday... thanks!"

"Small Programs Have Remarkable Power"

In an interview with HR Magazine, Alan G. Robinson, professor of finance at the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst said that "Small recognition programs have remarkable power when done correctly... really powerful recognition has to do with the feeling and energy behind it, not the cost."

And if you want a truly powerful recognition program, you should also consider this:

#3 - It Should Include A Relevant Gift

If you're in banking or insurance, a pin might be a valuable symbol of achievement. But blue-collar workers would clearly prefer a more functional choice, like a tool kit.

A gift that nearly everyone will enjoy is a gift card or a "sweet indulgence" like brownies or cookies.

Start With a single program

If you're a little skeptical about the power of employee recognition - like I was - then consider taking a single step toward implementing a program.

If it doesn't make an impact on the performance and retention of your workforce, then there's no reason to try something on a larger scale.

That's exactly what I did ... and I would recommend you do the same.

In fact, I started my employee recognition program with a single tool ... greeting cards.

Here's why.

I spoke to my good friend, Cindy Ventrice, author of Make Their Day "Employee Recognition That Works" for an hour over the phone about employee recognition strategies that really made an impact to the bottom line.

During that conversation ... here was a statement that she make that I'll never forget.

 

"Handwritten cards are one of the most retained form of recognition that you can give. I can not tell you how many people have emailed me to tell me that they have binders and folders full of all the cards they have received."

Cindy Ventrice
Author of Make Their Day "Employee Recognition That Works"

 

Greeting Cards Really Work!

After learning that greeting cards were a simple and effective way to start an employee recognition program, I decided to start doing it myself.

So I went to Hallmark ... bought a couple dozen cards ... and started handing them out to employees when I saw them doing something significant.

And my people told me again and again how much they appreciated these cards, and the messages that they received from me.

But here was the problem.

Not only was it expensive ($3 to $4 bucks a card) ... but it took a lot of time to keep going back to the card store to buy more cards ... and then to the post office for more stamps if I wanted to mail them to their homes.

After a few weeks of sending out cards on my own ... I was frustrated because I was spending loads of time sending out cards.

But I didn't want to stop sending them because it was getting results - I knew something had to change.

And that's when a friend introduced me to Send Out Cards.

Introducing "Send Out Cards"
For Employee Recognition

Send Out Cards is an internet-based greeting card and gift system for sending meaningful and timely messages and rewards to your employees.

It's a real - ongoing - employee recognition and rewards system.

And here's how it works.

This cutting edge piece of technology allows you to send greeting cards from any internet connection, for less than a third of the cost of the average greeting card.

And it has some very cool features:

  • It takes less than a minute to send a card... you'll never have to visit the greeting card store or buy stamps again
  • Cards are written in YOUR handwriting and signed by YOU ... this is an amazing feature of the program. Your personal handwriting and signature are scanned into the system and you can use it in every card
  • Cards are hand stamped and sent from your personal contact manager
  • Send custom cards using your logo
  • Auto-reminds you to send cards on birthdays and anniversaries
  • Send gourmet food with your greeting card (like brownies, cookies, chocolates, and more ... over 30 different kinds)
  • Send a business book with your card ... over 45 to choose from
  • Send gift cards inside of your greeting card from some of the most popular stores ... like Barnes & Noble, Wal-Mart, Starbucks, Home Depot, and more.
  • Send custom cards designed specifically for employee recognition

    Some Examples Of Employee
    Recognition Cards

Check out this video that shows just how easy it is to send a card with this system.

Here's A Video That Shows How To Send A Card

Why should you start your recognition program with Send Out Cards?

1) Because it's easy to get started.

2) You can send them to an employee's home or office

3) It's super simple to manage ... and you can start seeing results and add more tools and ideas later

4) Every card you send is meaningful and significant to employees. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" approach... it's a custom solution that allows you to send different messages to every employee.

The worst mistake a boss can make it not to say “well done.”

John Ashcroft

5) It's timely - after you log in to the system and send a card, it will sent sent within 24 hours. Every recognition attempt will be fulfilled immediately.

6) You'll never forget to send another birthday card, holiday card, or anniversary card because once you set these dates in the system, you are automatically reminded to send them out like clockwork.

7) You'll save a ton of time ... you can send a greeting card from your computer in less than a minute.

8) You'll save a ton of money on cards and postage - with Send Out Cards, it only costs $1.04 to send a card... and that includes postage! Sending a card from the greeting card store will cost you an average of $3.00... not to mention the cost of your time.

Bottom Line: Rewarding and recognizing your employees requires a SYSTEM ... to make sure you're doing it right and doing it often.

Sure... you could try to do it yourself, but the reality is that you will probably only get it done 10% of the time because of all the hassels of trying to do this on your own.

Using this system, you pick a card (or create your own), type your personal note and watch the computer magically turn your keystrokes into your own handwriting. Boom! Just click send!

The system does the rest for you. The result? A beautiful, personalized, hand-stamped card arrives in your employee's mailbox.

The Most Important Question:
Is This Right For You?

This program might be right for you, and it might not.

By now, you’ve probably started to get a sense of whether or not this program can help you get better results from your team by recognizing them in a meaningful way.

If it’s right for you, that’s great.

If not, that’s OK, too.

Here's some questions that may help you decide ...

Can’t I just buy my own employee recognition cards?

Sure you can ... in fact this is what I did when I first started. But the cost will be much higher and the time you'll spend finding employee recognition cards and then buying them adds up quickly.

The Send Out Cards system includes 55 different employee recognition cards, and over 15,000 cards overall. It costs about a buck to send a card and takes about a minute. And you'll also be able to send gifts and gift cards along with the greeting card.

What about e-cards or emails for recognition?

I still send e-mails to my employees in addition to physical cards. There's nothing wrong with sending an email to thank an employee. But the benefit of sending a physical card is that employees will keep them and remember them, and the feelings they create are much more powerful than an email.

These cards are something that an employee can display at their desk, or take home with them to show their family. This further intensifies the effectiveness of a physical card.

Can’t I just say “great work” instead of giving them something?

By sending a physical card, you are showing the employee that you are going out of your way to recognize them, and the positive feelings that you create by doing that are much more powerful than a verbal "thanks."

Don’t employees want more money or something else?

55 years of research have shown that recognition is EXACTLY what they want.

Check out this survey that asked employees what they want from managers, and asked managers what they THINK employees want.

WHAT EMPLOYEES SAY THEY WANT (in order) 1. Full appreciation for work done 2. Feeling 'part' of things 3. Sympathetic help on personal issues 4. Job security 5. Good wages 6. Interesting work 7. Promotion/growth opportunities 8. Personal loyalty to workers 9. Good working conditions 10. Tactful discipline

WHAT MANAGERS THINK EMPLOYEES WANT (in order) 1. Good wages 2. Job security 3. Promotion/growth opportunities 4. Good working conditions 5. Interesting work 6. Personal loyalty to workers 7. Tactful discipline 8. Full appreciation for work done 9. Sympathetic help on personal issues 10. Feeling 'part' of things

This survey first came out in 1946 in Foreman Facts, from the Labor Relations Institute of NY and was produced again by Lawrence Lindahl in Personnel magazine, in 1949. This study has since been replicated with similar results by Ken Kovach (1980); Valerie Wilson, Achievers International (1988); Bob Nelson, Blanchard Training & Development (1991); and Sheryl & Don Grimme, GHR Training Solutions (1997-2001).

And the final question...

This seems too easy … is employee recognition really this simple?

Yes it is!

If you missed this quote earlier... I think it explains how effective this simple program really can be ...

"Small Programs Have Remarkable Power"

In an interview with HR Magazine, Alan G. Robinson, professor of finance at the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst said that "Small recognition programs have remarkable power when done correctly... really powerful recognition has to do with the feeling and energy behind it, not the cost."

Meaningful and personal employee recognition doesn't have to be expensive, complicated, or spectacular ... but it DOES need to occur regularly and frequently.

That's why I'm so excited about this tool ... because it's a recognition SYSTEM that makes regular and frequent employee recognition a breeze.

And that's why I'm offering some special bonuses just for signing up.

Special Bonuses Just For Signing Up

Just for signing up for Send Out Cards for Employee Recognition, you will also receive:

BONUS #1 - 55 Cards For Employee Recognition

The Send Out Cards system includes 55 cards that I personally use for employee recognition. The system itself contains over 15,000 cards and my team has found the very best for employee recognition and will add those to your list of "favorites" in your personal account. So you won't even have to go looking through the massive catalog of cards to find the ones you want to use for employee recognition, you'll have a variety of cards at the touch of a button.

BONUS #2 - How To Create Custom Cards Using Your Logo

When I was first introduced to this system, I discovered that FedEx was using it for employee rewards and recognition for their employees and had created a variety of cards using photos of their employees and their logo.

Fortunately, this is really simple and once you sign up for Send Out Cards, there is a short 2.5 minute video that shows you how to create these cards.

You'll literally be able to create your own custom recognition cards branded with your logo in a matter of minutes.

BONUS #3 - A 30 Minute Phone Consultation With Mike Nacke

I'll show you how to use the Send Out Cards system step by step ... and within 30 minutes of teaching you the in's and out's of the system, you'll be sending out cards.

Employee recognition becomes so simple once you remove all of the obstacles for reaching out to your employees, and this tool is the perfect way to do it.

Here’s How It Works…

When you fill out the form below, you will gain access to a full test drive of our system in action.

You'll also be able to send a free recognition card to anyone you choose at my expense.

The reason why I am asking you to take a "test drive" of the system rather than buying something right now is because I want you to make sure that it's the right tool for your unique employee recognition needs.

The whole process takes just a few minutes and you'll get an insider perspective on the Send Out Cards system.

Ready To Get Started With Send Out Cards?

There are three ways you can begin using this system to reward and recognize employees.

  1. You can give it a try by investing in the Retail Membership for $99.
  2. Or, if you already know you'll be sending a higher volume of cards (for birthdays, holidays, thank you, etc.), you'll want to invest in the Wholesale Membership for $298.
  3. Finally, if you know you will use this system and you want to generate passive revenue as an affiliate, then you want to invest in the Entrepreneur/Distributor Membership for $398. (This is the one I signed up for.)

WHICH MEMBERSHIP WILL WORK BEST FOR YOU?


RETAIL MEMBERSHIP
$99 Set Up Fee + $24.50 per month for cards


This is the membership for you if you simply want a taste of how this can work for you and your business. The Retail Membership allows you to send both cards and campaigns anytime you want, but is priced for someone who doesn't plan to send very many cards. Here are some additional features of this membership:

  • Receive a free membership with no annual fee (only a small monthly fee for cards)
  • Create custom cards with your photo or design using Picture PlusTM
  • Receive 50 points per month as part of your membership
  • Purchase additional points, as needed, for $0.49 per point
  • Send postcards for $0.49 (one point) or cards for $0.98 (two points)
  • Does not include handwriting font or signatures; must be purchased separately
  • Does not allow you to receive affiliate commissions

*1 point sends a postcard; 2 points send a card; 3 points send a card + picture

WHOLESALE MEMBERSHIP
$298 Set Up Fee + $15.50 per month for cards


This is the membership for you if you plan to send holiday cards, birthday cards and any volume of cards to both clients and referral partners. The Wholesale Membership allows you to send cards and campaigns (cards set up on an automatic delivery system) at a 35% discount of the retail price of cards. In addition, this membership includes the handwriting font, which allows you to personalize the cards. Here are some additional features of this membership:

  • Receive a LIFETIME system license (so you don't have to pay an annual membership fee)
  • 200 FREE Points* plus 7 stamps included at no extra cost (sends 100 cards)
  • Create custom cards with your photo or design using Picture PlusTM
  • Receive personalized Handwriting Font + 4 Signatures at no extra cost
  • Save 35% off the price of points ($0.31 per point vs. $0.49 for retail points)
  • Purchase additional points, as needed, for $0.31 per point
  • Receive 50 points per month (sends 25 cards) as part of your membership
  • Does not allow you to receive affiliate commissions

*1 point sends a postcard; 2 points send a card; 3 points send a card + picture

ENTREPRENEUR / DISTRIBUTOR MEMBERSHIP
$398 Set Up Fee + $15.50 per month for cards


This is the most popular membership for service professionals and small business owners. Why? The Entrepreneur/Distributor Membership not only allows you to send a higher volume of cards at a discount, but you are also able to generate affiliate commissions and passive revenue. So, if you think you will want to recommend this system to colleagues, clients and friends (refer three other people and your system is basically free), this is the membership for you.

Here are some additional features:

  • Receive a LIFETIME system license (so you don't have to pay an annual membership fee)
  • 200 FREE Points* plus 7 stamps included at no extra cost (sends 100 cards)
  • Create custom cards with your photo or design using Picture PlusTM
  • Receive personalized Handwriting Font + 4 Signatures at no extra cost
  • Save 35% off the price of points ($0.31 per point vs. $0.49 for retail points)
  • Purchase additional points, as needed, for $0.31 per point
  • Receive 50 points per month (sends 25 cards) as part of your membership
  • Generate $100 to $150 for each Wholesale or Distributor referral (paid weekly)
  • Generate 2% to 32% monthly income (passive revenue) on ALL cards sent by your referrals - regardless of the membership option they choose!

*1 point sends a postcard; 2 points send a card; 3 points send a card + picture

If you're interested in learning if Send Out Cards for Employee Recognition is right for you, then click the button above and take a test drive right now.

And of course I'm always available to answer any of your questions ... so if you'd rather speak with me about this tool right now, my phone number is listed below.

Warmest Regards,


Mike Nacke

(615) 257-1638

P.S. - The best way to learn more about Send Out Cards for Employee Recognition is to either call or email my office, or click the button above to take a free test drive of the system. You'll even be able to send out a greeting card at my expense.

P.P.S. - It literally takes 5 minutes a day to recognize your employees in a meaningful way using this tool. It's the most simple and powerful recognition system I have ever found and I can't wait for you to experience how fun and easy employee recognition can be.

 

 

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