Strategic Complimenting vs. Spontaneity
When I advocated using compliments strategically, Diana asked: Why do you have to use compliments “strategically” and not be spontaneously? The short... Read More
Strategic Complimenting (Pt 2): Six Expectations
Linda Hill and Kent Lineback write in their April 5, 2011 HBR Blog Network post, “Why Does Criticism Seem More Effective than... Read More
Complimenting with These Two Words is Powerful
Posted on31 Mar 2011
Tagsleadership, Animal House, Bluto, compliments, organizational culture, happiness, John Belushi, networking, phraseology, relationships, social skills, Thoughts, validation, Strategic Complimenting Series, team
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Complimenting is critical to our success. There are many ways to do it. Some ways are better than others. Complimenting is critical... Read More
Inadequacies of the Generic “Good Job” Compliment
Posted on29 Nov 2010
Tagsgood job, Strategic Complimenting Series, recognition, reading, promotion, Performance, peer pressure, money, intrinsic, extrinsic, evaluator, compliments, child
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A commenter inquired why the “good job” compliment isn’t intrinsic since “doing that good job comes from inside a person (an experience,... Read More
Strategically Using Compliments in Relationship Building
Posted on18 Nov 2010
Tagscompliments, extrinsic, intrinsic, relationships, sensitivity, Talent, values, Strategic Complimenting Series
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Compliments are an extremely effective way to build morale and relationships. However, they are not as easy to employ as one might... Read More
