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Top 5 Ways to Be Better at Giving and Receiving Praise 1. Be Specific, Not GenericGiving: Instead of “Good job,” say “I really appreciated how you stepped up to lead the meeting today—it brought clarity and confidence to the whole team.”Receiving: Acknowledge it with gratitude and, if appropriate, reflect on what specifically helped you succeed.2. Be TimelyGiving: Praise is most powerful when it's fresh. Don’t wait for formal reviews—speak up as soon as you notice something great.Receiving: Respond promptly and graciously. A simple “Thank you, that means a lot” goes a long way.3. Make It PersonalGiving: Tailor your praise to the individual’s values or effort. People are more moved when the praise shows that you see them.Receiving: Don’t deflect or downplay. Accept that someone noticed your contribution—own it with humility.4. Focus on Effort and ImpactGiving: Highlight the hard work, problem-solving, or collaboration that led to success—not just the outcome.Receiving: Recognize your role in the bigger picture, and consider how your work helped the team.5. Practice the Praise LoopGiving: Create a culture where praise flows in all directions—peer to peer, manager to team, team to leader.Receiving: Pay it forward. When you receive sincere praise, use that as a reminder to encourage someone else.How to connect with AgileDad:- [website] https://www.agiledad.com/- [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/- [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/- [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/
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