Here's a confession: most managers are terrible at positive feedback. We notice problems instantly but walk right past great work without comment.
Meanwhile, your people are starving for recognition. They're wondering if their efforts matter, if anyone notices, if they're valued.
Engagement Message
When's the last time you gave meaningful positive feedback?
Here's what happens in the brain when someone receives genuine recognition: dopamine floods the reward centers, creating actual pleasure and motivation to repeat the behavior.
It's like giving someone a natural high that makes them want to keep performing well.
Engagement Message
Ever notice how good recognition makes you feel energized?
Research on high-performing teams reveals a surprising pattern: they hear 5-6 positive comments for every piece of constructive feedback.
Low-performing teams? The ratio flips to mostly negative feedback with occasional praise. The math of motivation is real.
Engagement Message
How would you estimate your current positive-to-negative ratio?
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Practice Question
Let's examine feedback ratios. Which scenarios represent healthy positive-to-negative ratios for high performance?
Labels
- Left Label: Healthy Ratio
- Right Label: Unhealthy Ratio
Left Label Items
- 6 compliments, 1 improvement suggestion this week
- Daily recognition with weekly coaching
- Celebrating wins while addressing issues
- Regular appreciation with occasional corrections
Right Label Items
- Only feedback is when problems arise
- Monthly praise with daily criticism
