Monday, 10 October 2011

The Silent Power Of Praise


The power of appreciation is most effective and comes handy where most others forms fall short. Showering one with an encomium is a skill that need not be innate but can also be learned. It is also a time- tested method that can be employed to mirror a person's skill and talent.

Provide encouragement to people with your praises, here is how you can start doing that:

  • The praise should always be authentic. Which implies that you need not shower a person with all sorts of praises, something he may not be entitled to also. Praise only when required, the praise too should be genuine.
  • The praise should be specific when addressing a person. Recognize the talent and skills possessed by the person and praise him accordingly, highlighting his qualities.
  • The praise should come immediately when the person has achieved or fulfilled something. Praise at that moment only comes forth as an encouragement.
  • The praise should be in private when one wishes to offer support to the person concerned whereas in public it means that their performance has been recognized and further encouraged.
  • Make sure your praise is not aimed at tainting one's image or personality. Tainted praise often hurt one's self- esteem and morale. 

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