So what exactly is the difference between feedback and praise? In Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me), authors Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson, share a study done by psychologist Carol Dweck where ...

Another powerful benefit of agentic feedback is that it is not merely built on encouragement or praise. Although supportive language can complement agentic feedback, it should not be the only ...

And the interesting thing is that extrinsic praise tends to dampen intrinsic motivation coming from the desire for mastery. In a previous post I talked about how important feedback is if you are ...

You may have your own blocks against giving positive feedback – you might think that you don’t need it so your employees shouldn’t. You might not want to “over-praise” for fear of giving ...

If chatbots are designed to learn from feedback and seek praise, this can be dangerous for a certain group of people.

But when the craving for praise starts to hijack your sense of self, you’re not just seeking approval, you’re trapped in a feedback loop. This kind of addiction isn’t just about vanity or ...

Constructive feedback helps employees improve while feeling valued. One way to ensure encouragement is by using the “praise, critique, praise” approach. Highlight their strengths, provide ...

Should you publicly praise someone or give them validation in private? There are all important questions managers should ask when deciding how to give good feedback. And the answers to these ...