Unlock the Power of Praise: How This Simple Act Boosts Team Spirit and Enhances Leadership Success

There’s one thing that your team is asking for that you’re not doing enough of.

It’s so simple, yet we forget to do it.

It’s praising them.

You should be praising the team more often and using the opportunity to point out positive behavior. Not just an outcome, but the effort they’re putting in.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁.

• Positive team spirit
• Higher engagement
• Boost in self-esteem
• Increased motivation
• Confidence to innovate
• Optimistic and upbeat morale

𝗧𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲, 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀:

• Personalize praise to fit individuals
• Encourage peers to praise each other
• Appreciate publicly in meetings, chat, and email
• Praise promptly, while the accomplishment is fresh
• Identify specific efforts and successes (don’t be vague)
• Do it privately as well to grow your personal relationships

As a leader, embrace the power of praise to foster a more positive and high-performing team.

It will strengthen your reputation as a leader, earn you more respect from peers, and help you grow in your career ❤️