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What does it mean?
Telling people they are valuable is always worth doing.
In plain terms
Let others know they matter.
What can you take from it?
Praise others to boost their confidence.

Where it applies

  • workplace
  • friendships
  • family

Putting it to work

  • give feedback
  • acknowledge effort
  • say thank you

Questions to consider

  • Who deserves recognition today?
  • How do you show value?

Another view

Empty praise without action can feel fake.

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