Praise One of the most powerful forms of human communication s is praise. We are surrounded by opportunities to use it — in teamwork, in the workplace, in family life, in volunteering, — and when we do it well, it works wonders. Effective praise can permanently raise someone’s performance; dramatically alter someone’s self-image, or even the trajectory of their life . At the very least, it can make their day better. At the same time, wrong praise at the wrong time, in the wrong manner, can be worse and useless — it can be devastating . Psychology An interesting aspect about praise is the chemical reaction it causes in us. Research shows that when we hear something we like, a burst of dopamine is released in our brains. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, and it's associated with feelings of joy, pride, satisfaction, and well-being. When you praise someone else, not only does that person feel great, but it leads th...
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