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OFFER PRAISE
Pride Is Rocket Fuel
I can live for two months on a good compliment.
—MARK TWAIN
Pride is a social elixir motivating individuals and groups to do their best. We all have an intrinsic desire to be of use, to contribute to the larger community. Recognition of our efforts enables us to stand taller, work harder, and garner sustenance from a sense of importance, of adding value. Lady Gaga sings, “I live for the applause, applause, applause.”
Pride is a form of investment currency. Like saying please and thank you, praise is free, effective, and in great demand. Praise can be deployed by people at all rungs of the organizational ladder. ...
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