1. Private: The first type of praise is given privately. It could be over a meal or during a casual interaction. It can also be done using text, email, or Slack. It may look something like this: “Listen, I just want you to know that you’ve grown a lot, and I want to recognize you. I see the work you’re putting in and the way you’ve been improving. None of it goes unnoticed. Thank you.” 2. Public: The next is public. This plays on recognition and works best with people who like to be in the limelight. You want to call special attention to their contributions in meetings. 3. Behind their back:
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