Like everyone else, leaders like to be complimented for the good results they produce and the manner in which they get there, both individually and through their team. Giving leaders praise for achieving extraordinary outcomes feels like a crowning achievement to most. When good results become a consistent record, leaders bask in the praise that reflects their hard work, as they should.
Personally, the greatest about being a leader/coach, is when you see the "lights come on and everything clicks".