5 Common Flattery Fails Leaders Must Avoid to Foster Genuine Appreciation and Boost Team Productivity

Fact: Strong leaders know how to appreciate, not flatter.

Watch out for these flatter fails

👉 Overblown compliments

Flattery is often over-exaggerated. “You’re the best in the world” may not be believable.

👉 Bad timing

Flattery tends to appear when something is needed in return. Genuine appreciation is consistent.

👉 Wrong intent

Flattery can be used to manipulate. Seek to uplift and not gain a personal favor.

👉 Overly generalized

Flattery is non-specific or vague. Instead, call out examples or efforts that justify the recognition.

👉 Way Too Frequent

Praising too often, especially when undeserved, turns into flattery. Save it for the right time to show you mean it.

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When you show appreciation for your team through honest and well-deserved recognition, it will…

🔹Create loyalty 🔹Increase productivity 🔹Foster a positive environment

So go out there, and appreciate someone today! 🤗

Tagging someone you appreciate in the comments is a good start 😉

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