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Peter Hart, Chief Executive Officer, Rideau Recognition Solutions, Montreal, Canada

Testimonials

I can not thank you enough for the awesome presentation you gave to the Human Resource Management Association of Southwest Florida at our March meeting. Never before have we had such a vibrant, moving and motivational speaker. You set a record for the most attendees at one of our meetings. Everyone continues to rave about your emotional, yet educational presentation. Our members are looking forward to seeing you again at the SHRM conference in New Orleans this June. Your enthusiasm is contagious! Thank you again.

Bonnie Etheridge, President Elect, Human Resource Management Association of Southwest Florida

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GEM Survey

Instructions:

This survey is made up of all the behaviors that our research showed employees wanted from supervisors or managers. Because these behaviors are observable, measurable, and can be replicated, supervisors and managers can choose to add these behaviors or change those that are hindering positive relationships with their employees.

What is your Company Code? THIS FIELD IS REQUIRED.
It is the same code you used to get access to the survey.

Part One

MY MANAGER OR SUPERVISOR:
Always Frequently Sometimes Almost Never N/A

Has an open door policy and lives by it:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Gives me the freedom to explore new projects of interest to me:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Thanks me often:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Knows something about me and my family:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Makes me feel good about myself and the importance of the work I'm doing:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Cares about people as much as profits:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Knows my passion:
(what I love to do outside of work):

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Tells me the truth:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Has a sense of humor:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Surprises me with small tokens of appreciation:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Helps me learn from mis-takes:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Shares his/her vision - what we can accomplish:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Gives me time off for personal problems:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Shares his/her passion:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Makes his/her expectations clear:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Challenges me to stretch and grow and constantly be learning:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Shows pride in our workgroup:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Part Two

MY MANAGER OR SUPERVISOR:
Always Frequently Sometimes Almost Never N/A

Trusts me:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Models the values of the organization:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Cares about my personal well-being:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Is enthusiastic about the importance of the work we're doing:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Is open to constructive feedback:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Is honest:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Appreciates my work:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Supports my decisions, even when I make a mistake:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Believes in me:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Shares his/her dreams/ideals with me:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Enjoys his/her work:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Explains why changes are being made:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Empowers me to work creatively and independently:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Shares with others how much he/she values me:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Treats people fairly:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Knows our business:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Notices when I'm having a bad day:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Encourages social gatherings and fun at work:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Explains directions clearly:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Part Three

MY MANAGER OR SUPERVISOR:
Always Frequently Sometimes Almost Never N/A

Encourages me to take training classes to grow my skills in both business and personal areas:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Tells us what we are doing right!:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Listens to my ideas:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Spends one-on-one time with me:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Is a leader instead of a boss:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Celebrates our accomplishments:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Shares on a regular basis what is going on in the organization as a whole:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Is interested in new ways of doing things:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Acknowledges extra time I put in:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Treats me with courtesy:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Asks for my opinion:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Gives me opportunities to give back to my community:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Has a positive attitude:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Speaks out for what he/she thinks is important:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Refrains from gossip about others:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Begins meetings with good news:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Encourages me to be my best:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Models in actions the behavior he/she requests in words:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Has balance in his/her personal life:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Pitches in and helps when we need it:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Part Four

(Hold your breath, you are almost finished)

MY MANAGER OR SUPERVISOR:
Always Frequently Sometimes Almost Never N/A

Communicates in ways that get our attention:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Keeps promises:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Breaks down barriers, so I can get my work done:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Refers to the organization's mission statement:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Wants me to do well:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Makes meetings interesting and productive:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Has the courage to stand up for what's right:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Coaches me to develop my skills:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Does not blame when things go wrong:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never

Accepts responsibility for his/her actions:

N/A
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Almost Never


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