5 Tips for Effective Praise

“I praise loudly, I blame softly” Catherine the Great

I feel that anything we get in this life we should be grateful for, especially when others take the time to do something for us, we should be appreciative. We should show our gratitude in any way we can to let the person know we don’t take anything for granted. Many times it does not have to be anything over the top, a simple acknowledgment is all that is needed to make someone feel valued.

Here Are 5 quick Tips for Effective Praise

1. Don’t overdo it: If you praise everyone and everything for no good reason, your praise holds no weight.

2. Be Sincere: Don’t be afraid to be human, speak truthfully about your feelings and thoughts. Be open; let your sincerity show in your tone of voice, body language, and eyes.

3. Be specific about the reason for your praise: Don’t simply state the act of what someone has done, let them know the reasons why it made a difference in your life. This lets the person know you really acknowledge what they have done for you.

4. Ask for a person’s advice: If you know someone who is knowledgeable on a particular topic that is of interest to you, ask for their advice. When you genuinely ask for someone’s advice most will be happy to share their expertise. Apply what you consider to be valuable information, then give them feedback on your results, and then you can thank them once again for helping.

5. Publicize Praise: If someone does something that’s valuable in your company or organization, let everyone know that such things do not go unnoticed and that people’s contributions really do make a difference.

If you find my site valuable please pass it along to your friends and family. I really appreciate you helping me in my personal mission to self-empower as many people as I can.