Transcript
Narrator: Giving praise is easy, right?
The websites you visit, the food you order, even the bus you took. Today we're asked to like just about anything.
Giving praise on your smartphone is easy. After all, your thumb does all the work.
But what about praising someone at work? Well, an emoji isn't enough.
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Instead, be specific about the behavior or action you've seen. What did they do? Why was it great? How did it make your job a little easier?
Like the perfect selfie, the more background or context you can add, the better. And don't wait for your next team meeting.
Praise has its biggest impact in the moment when people realize that what they're doing is awesome.
Oh, and forget social-media style likes. Only offer praise when it's deserved. People see through empty compliments. But when your praise is saved up for the genuinely impressive, they'll really appreciate it.
So give praise right away, be specific, and only offer it when it's genuinely deserved.
Reflective Questions
Once you've watched the video, reflect on what you've learned by answering the following questions:
- When did you last give specific praise to someone at work?
- Do you give immediate praise or wait for your one-on-ones or team meetings?
- Have you ever received empty praise? How did it make you feel?
- How could you give praise that's more meaningful to people?
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