Providing regular positive feedback is crucial, but many of us aren’t sure how to do so without seeming insincere or gratuitous. The following are a few strategies you can implement in order to give positive feedback that inspires and motivates:

1. Praise the employee as soon as they complete the positive action.

2. Be specific, so the person knows what they should repeat.

3. Keep your positive and negative feedback separate.

4. Make achievements visible.

5. Frame accomplishments in the context of the bigger picture.

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Since criticism is never easy to handle, keep the following four ways in mind to ensure you handle it wisely:

1. Don’t Play The Victim

2. Don’t React Impulsively

3. Don’t Take It Personally

4. Turn Criticism Into Opportunity

Great leaders and their organizations are often criticized. More tips on how to handle criticism >