Make every recognition message more meaningful, personal, and impactful.
Recognizing others isn’t just about saying “thanks.” It’s about showing people they’re seen, valued, and appreciated in a way that truly resonates. That’s why we’ve added AI Assistance—a built-in coach in the Cooleaf recognition modal that makes it easy for you to craft recognition messages that really connect.
Why use AI Assistance?
The AI Assistance Tool helps turn a quick “thank you” into a moment that motivates, encourages, and inspires. Instead of writing a generic message, you’ll create recognition that:
Feels authentic to the recipient
Reinforces the behavior or contribution you value
Builds stronger connections across your team
What makes a great recognition message?
Recognition is most powerful when it has these four qualities (TIPS):
Timely
Acknowledge contributions soon after they happen.
❌ Instead of: “Thanks for what you did a few months ago.”
✅ Try: “Your quick thinking during yesterday’s call helped us avoid a major delay. Thank you!”
Impactful
Explain why the action mattered.
❌ Instead of: “Good job on that task.”
✅ Try: “Your detailed testing caught a bug that could’ve affected hundreds of users.”
Personal
Show that you see the individual—not just the work.
❌ Instead of: “Thanks, team.”
✅ Try: “Alex, your calm leadership during the rollout helped everyone stay focused.”
Specific
Be clear about what they did well.
❌ Instead of: “Awesome work!”
✅ Try: “Awesome work organizing the kickoff call—you made sure every stakeholder had clear next steps.”
How does the AI Assistance Tool help?
When you write a recognition message and click AI Assistance:
The tool analyzes your message using the TIPS framework.
You’ll see feedback on how your message scores in each area.
You can accept, edit, or re-run feedback until it feels just right.
Example:
Your original message: “Thanks for your help.”
AI Suggestion: “Thanks for stepping in during Monday’s launch—you kept everything on track and helped us hit our deadline.”
Think of the AI Assistance tool as a coach: if your recognition is already spot-on, it won’t change a thing, just give you full marks across all TIPS.
How to get the best results
Start with real input: Give the AI a clear idea of what happened and why it mattered.
Use names or “you” language: It makes the message feel more personal.
Add context: Mention when the action happened and the outcome it created.
Edit and refine: You can update your message and click AI Assistance again for new feedback.
FAQs
Do I have to use AI Assistance?
No. The feature is completely optional. You can submit your original message as-is if you prefer.
Will the tool write recognition messages for me?
No. It improves your own words—you’re still the author of the recognition.
Does the tool keep a record of my messages?
No. Recognition messages are analyzed in real time only to provide suggestions. Your content remains private to your organization.
Does it work in languages other than English?
Currently, the tool only supports English.
The Takeaway
The AI Assistance Tool is here to make recognition faster, easier, and more impactful. With just one click, you can transform a quick note into meaningful recognition that motivates your colleagues and builds stronger team culture.