Some leaders are stingy with their praise. On purpose. They prefer to recognize and compliment people only for truly exceptional performances. They believe that reserving praise for extraordinary outcomes makes team members value the praise they do receive more highly.
Funny how my “love language” not being words of affirmation has been my justification for years now.
I think that assessment has really sent me down a path that I should retreat from.
A behavioral approach to personal and leadership development would be transformative, Jennifer. Thanks for your pov.
Do you have the tendency to justify how frequently you might withhold praise?