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
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!