Everyone
hates being talked about behind their backs – unless it is good talk. And wouldn't it be nice to hear some of the
good talk that takes place back there?
I
heard of a boss who uses this line as he walks around the different divisions
of his company spread all across the US.
He
says: “I've been hearing a lot of good talk behind your back.”
That
is a fine example of the metaphor of “filling someone’s bucket.” Anyone can tell you what is wrong with
you. If we as managers want to get more
out of our team we will become one who fills other’s buckets with positive and
esteeming words.
John
Maxwell says that one of the best ways to win with people is to offer public
praise of an individual. Acknowledge
what they have done.
We
want to know we have performed well and are appreciated. That is an age old human characteristic that
never goes out of style.
Use
affirming words in front of others.
Recognize
the good and positive in others.
P Michael Biggs
Offering
Hope
Encouragement
Inspiration
One Word
at a Time
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