GIVING-RECOGNITION5 MIN READ
Map Recognition by Warmth and Specificity
Classify recognition styles by warmth and specificity, then move toward specific and sincere praise.
Specificity Warmth Low High Nice but vague High warmth, low specificity The person feels appreciated but cannot tell what to repeat. tl Specific and sincere High warmth, high specificity Recognition feels human and teaches the exact contribution. tr Political flattery Low warmth, low specificity The praise sounds strategic or hollow rather than real. bl Clinical audit Low warmth, high specificity
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