Withholding Praise Part 2 - Leadership Implications with Chris Decker & John Rizzi
In this episode of The Recovery Lifestyle podcast, Chris and John continue their conversation about Withholding Praise, particularly in the context of leadership, and why a little praise goes a very long way for your direct-reports. Even if they’re just going through the motions and are not making any groundbreaking progress, celebrating small wins can help boost them forward.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Power of Words: choose to praise freely
We find whatever we are looking for
Tell your wife why you love her
Your subordinates need affirmation too
Leadership is about empowerment
Don't overdo your praise either
Try to make incremental progress
QUOTES
John on the power of words: "Our words have so much power. What you say can preserve life or destroy it. So you must accept the consequences of your words. That's in Proverbs 18:21."
Chris on the power of simple affirmation: "Whether it's business or ministry, seeing people where they are and appreciating any amount of progress that they're making helps propel them forward."
Want to share feedback or need a prayer request? Please visit https://recoverylifestyle.com/contact to reach out!
In this episode of The Recovery Lifestyle podcast, Chris and John continue their conversation about Withholding Praise, particularly in the context of leadership, and why a little praise goes a very long way for your direct-reports. Even if they’re just going through the motions and are not making any groundbreaking progress, celebrating small wins can help boost them forward.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Power of Words: choose to praise freely
- We find whatever we are looking for
- Tell your wife why you love her
- Your subordinates need affirmation too
- Leadership is about empowerment
- Don't overdo your praise either
- Try to make incremental progress
QUOTES
John on the power of words: "Our words have so much power. What you say can preserve life or destroy it. So you must accept the consequences of your words. That's in Proverbs 18:21."
Chris on the power of simple affirmation: "Whether it's business or ministry, seeing people where they are and appreciating any amount of progress that they're making helps propel them forward."
Want to share feedback or need a prayer request? Please visit https://recoverylifestyle.com/contact to reach out!
