#Praise

2 essays in this thread

Praise Is a Currency, Not a Compliment

Level 1 praise is inflationary noise. Level 3 and 4 praise compounds like gold. Here is how leaders mint high-value social currency that actually moves people.

The Inner Audit: Why You're Your Own Worst Boss

The harshest, least-skilled boss you'll ever work for is the voice in your head. How four levels of praise rebuild you from the source code up with self-talk.