4Show Your Appreciation
IN CHAPTER 3, the importance of giving positive feedback or praise was emphasized. It is one of the best methods for motivating individuals and building a positive work environment. Many managers do not give their direct reports praise, which is a big mistake. Praise lets employees know that you care about what they are doing. It also lets employees know that their work is important. If you think about it, it probably takes only seconds to give someone praise and it costs nothing. It does have a big impact on most employees, though. You can praise people face-to-face, over the telephone, with an e-mail, or in a text message. Face-to-face is always the best method for giving feedback, but if you have employees in other ...
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