There are times I have volunteers help me with certain tasks at work. I always make it a point to give them a shout out in one of my mass emails that I send out to the other people in the company. I also stand up and board meetings sometimes and point out those who helped get the job done. It's pretty rare that I get called into the boss's office. He usually just lets me do my thing, so I always get a big edgy when I do. Like give me a little context at least so I am not sitting fussing over it!
Calling out others for good work is a very positive thing and when done in front of a group (team meetings, bulk emails etc.) can return massive dividends to the overall mood, tone and attitude of the entire organisation, and that's not to mention the personal benefit to the individual. All good leaders will give praise where it's due, keep that praise for genuine reasons (not fake-ass bullshit), and will never take the credit for work the team or a team member has done. That's leadership suicide.
Anyway, good work for the shoutouts you do, keep them coming.
Thanks, I try. I'm still learning! I went for fifteen years or so as a one man department.
Makes it hard, but one can always pat oneself on the back. 🤔