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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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