Where credit is due

To the editor:

In the late 1700 era of time, the phrase came about “give credit where credit is due”. The phrase has the amplified meaning of acknowledgment given to the person or persons who deserves it.

Credit goes to Colt Powers and Isabelle Miller for brain-storming the idea of Curbside Popcorn Takeout Orders at The Windsor Theatre. Their idea was brilliant! It has been a successful drive night out to get folks out of the house! Thank you to everyone as it was noted even though many folks purchased the popcorn cards as a fundraiser, the customers are still paying for their curbside popcorn orders, and donations were being dropped off as well. Thank you to Kara Powers who is The Windsor employee with the nursing background. She is using the highest standards of all protocols for sanitations. Thanks to Steve Miller for taking a historical photo of The Windsor with cars lined up to Highway 3 in this year for their popcorn orders. It was noted all the customers waiting in line did wait.

Giving credit where credit is due builds trust. Giving credits and acknowledgments in a job position creates teamwork and respect from employer to employee. Such recognition looks great in a resume for a young person such as Isabelle Miller.

When employers take the time to acknowledge the work, efforts and strengths of employees, that is a real opportunity to create another level of community with integrity, giving the feel of being inclusive, being authentic and honest in the workplace.

Recognizing employees for a job well done is one of the most powerful actions an employer at all levels, from leaders to frontline people, can take in business. Showing employees recognition motivates them to keep doing amazing work, which, in turns means happier customers.

Thank you to Colt Powers, Isabelle Miller, and Kara Powers for extraordinary unique job skills at The Windsor. Thank you to all employees of The Windsor who make going to The Windsor a great theatre in our Hampton community. Thank you to Steve Miller as a customer for taking such a timely photo.

Respectfully former employee of The Windsor Theatre who is giving credit where credit is due.

Lu Rodemeyer,

Hampton

Editor’s Note: This letter was written in regards the article, “A Well Buttered Machine,” in the Wednesday, March 25 issue of the Chronicle.