That's unfortunate, since praise is a no-cost motivational tool. The book of Proverbs suggests why and how you can be a Chief Encouragement Officer. Offer praise as a reward, in public whenever possible. Proverbs does not say that the ideal woman should get a merit raise, a bonus, a new Lexus chariot, or a weekend at the Jerusalem spa. Peter for confessing Him as Messiah in front of the other disciples, a repenting, sinful woman in front of the Pharisees, the trusting Gentile centurion in front of a Jewish crowd.
Praise can be nonverbal as well.
One CEO placed five coins in his pocket at the beginning of each day, then moved one coin to the other pocket each time he complimented a subordinate. A restaurant owner, whose schedule was too hectic to recognize his staff during working hours, took a few minutes after closing time to jot personal notes to those who made a real difference that day. Michael Zigarelli is an associate professor of management at Fairfield University in Connecticut.