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Praise

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22 Quote(s) Found

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As you give positive and negative feedback, you should always criticize in private and praise in public. Never mix either of these up.

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…people who received regular recognition and praise increased their individual productivity, increased engagement amongst their colleagues, and were more likely to stay with the organization. – Gallup Survey

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We may be naturally wired to give criticism, but we sure aren’t wired to receive it. We crave praise any time we can get it.

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…praising our kids for their intelligence is, surprisingly, counterproductive to their learning. We’re better off extolling their effort…

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Nearly every employee study reports that a lack of recognition – whether in pay raises, praise, or promotion – is the main reason people leave their jobs.

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Without meaning to, we are basking in hollow praise, which makes us hollow leaders.

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Reserve your praise for specific behaviors and results deserving of celebration and congratulation. Do not use praise as a lead-in to a confrontation.

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There is no more powerful praise than what comes from someone we admire and trust. And for some people, that person is you.

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Careful cultivation pays off… employers who nurture, praise, and when necessary, discipline fairly, experience happier and more successful lives for themselves and those in their charge.

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The greatest dividends are those paid to hardworking men and women through bonuses, gifts, scholarships, and praise.

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