Give Positive Feedback Just For Doing Their Job! - Part 2
Jul 13, 2026
Topics discussed
Introduction and episode overview
Sponsor: Effective Manager Conference
Why managers miss positive feedback opportunities
The bias toward noticing mistakes
The 'uneventful good' analogy
The Dancing Bear awareness test analogy
The value of recognizing normal work
Giving feedback for meeting basic expectations
Why positive feedback outlasts negative
Examples: Status updates and punctuality
Sarah's story: Feedback at LAX airport
Examples: Relationships and volunteering
Examples: Teamwork, AI, and meeting etiquette
Conclusion: Rewarding the basics
Sponsor: Effective Senior Manager Conference
Final summary and call to action
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