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Originally Posted by JinnKai
And simiarly, I think I'm a bit afraid that if I praise someone for something, they'll continue to do that and never improve.
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Of course the opposite can occur.
I had a boss that would never offer praise. Ever.
Nothing like working in a vacuum with no feedback when you've done something well (oh she was good with the negative feedback to be sure). I know I went from a highly eager and motivated employee to one that found coming to work a drag.
Praise for doing the job is just as important as criticism.
The key to BOTH is when and how it is done. If either is spared, you have trouble. If either is too effusive, then you have trouble.
Balance is always the answer.