Offering positive recognition is a simple but transformative act. And the research agrees.
Studies have shown that feelings of gratitude activate areas of the brain correlated with moral cognition, rewards and positive emotion. For both the receiver and the sharer, benefits can include:
In other words, the more we engage in it, the more we gain from it.
We all know those people who go above and beyond – who see a challenge as an opportunity, who remain kind and collaborative in the face of conflict, who exemplify the Cultural North Star in their work, actions and interactions. So take a moment to recognize them! As an added bonus: You and the recipient will also be automatically entered into a Cultural North Star drawing!
Prefer a physical card? Grab a print copy at one of the four locations listed below or email culturalnorthstar@mednet.ucla.edu to request a set for your department.
Grab a physical recognition card:
