GIVING-RECOGNITION5 MIN READ
Specific Praise Anchors Behavior
Write one praise message that names context, behavior, and impact.
The teach Praise is strongest when it is specific. Use the three-part pattern: Context + Behavior + Impact. Context tells people what moment you mean. Behavior tells them the action to repeat. Impact explains why it mattered for people, quality, time, or risk. This turns recognition into coaching, not noise.
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