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The importance of small, positive interactions

How to give regular positive feedback remotely
December 24, 2021

If you want to build a remote team that feels engaged and not just transactional, giving regular, intentional praise is essential.

‘In the last seven days, I have received recognition or praise for doing good work.’

Those of you who are familiar with the book First, Break All the Rules will recognize the quote above. It is one of the twelve questions that Gallop Consulting claims can indicate positive employee engagement when answered affirmatively. Giving positive feedback is one of the early lessons of management that most of us learn, and yet it is also one of the common areas that managers struggle with.

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