Monday, September 19, 2005

The power of praise

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- By Bruno Gideon

Expressing approval or paying a compliment is the only mind-altering drug without negative side effects – and it is an incredibly powerful one. Whenever appropriate, today and tomorrow and always, don't just think "What a great job…" but vocalize it. You can brighten the lives of those around you by noticing them and commenting on their actions positively. There is just one important condition: your words must be honest.

A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae removed
from a kick in the pants, but is miles ahead in results.
– Ella Wheeler

The sweetest of all sounds is praise.
– Xenophon

Wherever you are in your business or in private life, whether at the top or just beginning to climb up the ladder, don't you enjoy it when someone tells you that you did something well? That’s true not only for you, but for everyone – even the waiter who just served you lunch. Every moment of our life we get a new chance to say something nice to the people around us and brighten their day. Let's do it!

How about giving an unexpected "thank you" just now?

- Bruno Gideon

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