Say Nice Things About Your Coworkers Whenever You Can
Bonnie Low-Kramen
Award-winning trainer of C-Suite Assistants | TEDx Speaker | 2023/24 Top 100 Global HR Influencer | Bestselling Author | 32K+ followers | Movie lover | [email protected]
By Jane E. Dutton & Julia Lee | Harvard Business Review | Jan 17, 2018
Whether we realize it or not, we are constantly given small opportunities to build up or put down our coworkers. If we’re introducing two colleagues, telling a story about how a meeting went, or sharing a colleague’s project, how we talk about others can make a big difference in how they feel about themselves and their work. So take advantage of these opportunities to speak positively about your coworkers. When introducing people, share details that highlight how the person is interesting, and describe them as someone others would want to know. When you bring together a new team, tell stories about each person’s potential contributions to the group. If you witness someone being interrupted or silenced, build them up by reiterating their point or asking them a question that gives them the opportunity to speak. Stay aware of these moments and make the best use of them. You’re likely to get compliments in return and lots more great benefits too.
Award-winning trainer of C-Suite Assistants | TEDx Speaker | 2023/24 Top 100 Global HR Influencer | Bestselling Author | 32K+ followers | Movie lover | [email protected]
6 年To elevate one elevates all. It is our decision every day to contribute authentic positivity into our workplace or negativity. Let's choose positive.
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6 年Yes! There is already enough negativity in the world.
Jill Larmer Enterprises, Managerial Associate and Entrepreneur
6 年Regular compliments (personal or professional) are nice to give and receive too. Female colleagues go out of their way and budget often to look really smart and that effort deserves a mention. Male colleagues rarely expect a compliment but from my experience love it too if they are wearing something sentimental or stylish which you compliment them sincerely on. It means a lot. Everyone deserves respect for their efforts. I have often found compliments encourage a really beautiful conversation and are a great way to also divert potential gossipers!!!