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Giving praise effectively has benefits for the person and the organization This is the fourth in a series about leadership. This skill is difficult to teach. Some of it relies on talent. Leaders aren’t necessarily extroverts. Parents, teachers, bosses all are put into positions of leadership. What can help you become a better leader? Let’s […]
Read More »Far too often I had this conversation with a department manager: “I am so frustrated with Robert (or Roberta). He never listens and never improves. I’ve had it.” “Have you had this conversation with Robert?” I would ask. The answer far too often was no. Usually the manager was afraid that confronting the employee would make […]
Read More »What could be worse than to make extra effort in your work and feel that no one noticed? The message would be clear: it doesn’t really matter to anyone whether I do a good job or not. No newsroom boss should let that happen. Judicious praise can change that. Many editors in particular skimp […]
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