Tips and Action Steps for Recognition, Fulfillment & Celebration

Lisa Kaslon Author

07/16/2025 Added

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Lisa Kaslon talks about tips and action steps for recognition, fulfillment, and celebration.

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[00:00:00.000]Hi, everyone. As we move
[00:00:03.580]through the heart of summer, I
[00:00:05.850]just wanted to take a moment to
[00:00:08.880]pause and say thank you.
[00:00:10.980]I know this season can feel
[00:00:13.000]like a whirlwind. Field days,
[00:00:15.560]camps, fairs, conferences,
[00:00:18.180]travel, and programming. It's
[00:00:21.040]full speed ahead.
[00:00:23.140]On top of that, we are
[00:00:24.250]navigating budget uncertainties,
[00:00:26.730]staffing challenges, and a
[00:00:27.740]never-ending to-do list.
[00:00:29.400]It's a lot.
[00:00:30.440]But through it all, you
[00:00:31.890]continue to show up for your
[00:00:34.120]communities, your teams, and
[00:00:35.790]your mission.
[00:00:36.620]You adapt, you lead, you serve,
[00:00:39.720]and you do it with heart.
[00:00:42.160]All of the down-the-road topics
[00:00:44.110]are grounded in the
[00:00:45.840]conversations and insights
[00:00:47.540]gathered during our fall roadshows.
[00:00:50.540]One theme that rose to the
[00:00:52.070]surface again and again was
[00:00:54.220]recognition and fulfillment.
[00:00:55.880]This idea came directly from
[00:00:57.800]your responses to the question,
[00:01:00.070]what does it mean to thrive in
[00:01:01.990]extension?
[00:01:03.060]You shared how important it was
[00:01:05.350]to feel appreciated by
[00:01:07.040]stakeholders, peers, and your
[00:01:09.500]communities, and to find
[00:01:11.540]personal success and
[00:01:13.160]satisfaction in the work you do.
[00:01:16.500]You emphasize the need to
[00:01:18.120]define success in your own
[00:01:20.180]terms, to celebrate
[00:01:21.880]achievements, and to stay
[00:01:23.140]grounded in purpose.
[00:01:24.780]This reminder to recognize and
[00:01:27.330]value both the impact we make
[00:01:29.610]and the meaning we find in our
[00:01:32.000]work is a powerful message for
[00:01:34.440]all of us.
[00:01:35.600]Your work matters more now than
[00:01:37.420]ever, and I hope you take a
[00:01:39.280]moment to recognize the impact
[00:01:40.980]you're having.
[00:01:42.920]Whether it's a conversation at
[00:01:44.860]a county fair, a workshop that
[00:01:46.800]sparked change, or a youth who
[00:01:48.730]now sees new possibilities, you're
[00:01:51.070]making a difference.
[00:01:52.660]So here's your quick challenge
[00:01:54.750]for this week, for yourself and
[00:01:56.930]for someone else.
[00:01:58.420]For yourself, think about one
[00:02:00.800]recent win, big or small, and
[00:02:03.800]celebrate it.
[00:02:04.560]Write it down, share it, take a
[00:02:07.050]moment to be proud.
[00:02:09.600]And if you haven't already,
[00:02:11.210]start a joy file, a folder or
[00:02:13.280]notebook where you save kind
[00:02:14.450]notes, photos, or reminders of
[00:02:16.350]the impact you're making.
[00:02:18.220]For someone else, give them a
[00:02:20.580]shout out. Send a quick thank
[00:02:22.840]you text, email, or handwritten
[00:02:24.540]note to a colleague, partner,
[00:02:26.300]or volunteer.
[00:02:27.320]Better yet, start your next
[00:02:29.180]staff meeting with a win or
[00:02:31.000]recognition moment. It sets the
[00:02:33.130]tone and reminds us we're all
[00:02:34.980]in this together.
[00:02:38.360]Recognition doesn't have to be
[00:02:39.830]formal or fancy. It just needs
[00:02:41.710]to be real. So take that moment,
[00:02:44.480]lift someone up, celebrate what's
[00:02:46.880]good. You've earned it and so
[00:02:49.280]have the people around you.
[00:02:51.040]Thank you for your energy, your
[00:02:53.000]passion, your perseverance, and
[00:02:55.180]your commitment to extension.
[00:02:57.300]Please take care of yourselves
[00:02:59.640]and celebrate the small wins
[00:03:02.070]and know what you're doing,
[00:03:04.000]especially in the midst of
[00:03:06.290]challenge is truly valued. Keep
[00:03:09.390]growing, keep going,
[00:03:11.460]and know you're not on this
[00:03:13.140]road alone. Have a great rest
[00:03:15.140]of the week.

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