You already know that giving positive feedback is crucial to keeping your employees engaged and motivated. It helps them get clear about what’s working so that they can do more of it. It contributes to their confidence so that they can engage in more self-directed, self-motivated work. Research shows that focusing on employees’ strengths helps them learn faster, as well as produce more and better-quality work.
And yet, many managers struggle with giving positive feedback (let alone giving any kind of feedback). What makes this so challenging?
