behavior-hack
Habit Stack Your Recognition
Recognition intentions fail because they float in your calendar, unanchored. Attach them to something you already do, and they become automatic.
recognition
research-drop
Why "Great Job" Teaches Nothing
Specific praise ("The way you handled that client call") outperforms generic praise ("Good work!") in building motivation and trust. Here's the mechanism.
research-drop
The 9x trust multiplier
Employees who give recognition are trusted 9x more than those who don't. The surprise: giving matters more than receiving.