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When you praise me I feel angry
The best way to motivate people is to catch them doing things right and praise them for it. This isn’t something that comes easily to a lot of managers. In fact, even the most intelligent of people can get this wrong.Let me illustrate this by sharing an example from my colleague, Jan Collins. She was running a leadership program for nursing supervisors and managers at a hospital. The importance of praise in creating an effective team and a positive workplace was discussed.
That’s when a nurse turned to her boss and said, “One thing that really gets on my nerves is the way you say ‘Thanks’ at the end of every shift.
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Source:
‘Terrific Tips E Newsletter’ September 2007 edition, by Jurek Leon.
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