Daily Burn #2: Praise is Cheap—Until You Don’t Give It
Recognition costs nothing, yet it’s one of the most powerful tools in any leader’s arsenal. And still, too many leaders withhold it, thinking it’s trivial or undeserved. But here’s the truth: praise is cheap—until you don’t give it.
When people don’t feel seen or valued, they check out. They disengage, lose motivation, and start doing the bare minimum. It’s not the paycheck that keeps great talent—it’s feeling valued and recognized for their efforts.
We’ve glorified tough love and criticism as the backbone of high performance. But let’s be honest: no one ever quit because they were praised too much. A culture of recognition fuels ambition, while neglect breeds resentment.
So ask yourself: Are you using praise to inspire, or are you starving your team of the recognition that costs you nothing?
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6 个月It's sad, since a lot of us were raised in environments where pressure was used to motivate us (and that's not always a bad thing), but as leaders, we often forget to encourage our staff when they do things right! People won't stay if you make them miserable! (Not the good ones, anyway)