Radical Candor: Communication at Work

Ruinous Empathy and Praise | 3

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Jan 17, 2017
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ANECDOTE

Premature Praise at Twitter

  • Dick Costolo prematurely praised "Dan and the rest of the team," unintentionally slighting other members.
  • Dan felt he was taking undue credit, highlighting the importance of specific praise.
ADVICE

Specific Praise

  • Avoid generic praise like "good job," which is as ineffective for adults as for children.
  • Instead, note specific actions and praise individuals for those actions to show what you value.
ADVICE

Informal Praise

  • Give praise informally, in the moment, and be specific.
  • Highlight what was great, why it was important, and acknowledge individuals by name.
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