The power of praise

Recognising good work is cheap, effective and not done nearly as much as it should be

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Ramaswamy praises Colorado governor for buzz-sawing regulations

Vivek Ramaswamy, the co-head of the newly created "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), commended Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) for shredding 208 executive orders after repealing them ...
The Hill - 2d
Critics praise Chalamet's portrayal of Bob Dylan

The actor plays Dylan in A Complete Unknown, which focuses on the singer's rise to fame in the 1960s.
BBC News - 3d
Women's college basketball Star Power Index: LSU's Mikaylah Williams draws Kevin Durant's praise

Williams' 32-point outburst vs. Stanford led Durant to describe her game as 'everything pure'
CBS Sports - 4d
Simeone praises Griezmann, subs in comeback win

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone praised his substitutes and Antoine Griezmann's impact in his team rally from a 3-1 deficit to secure their ninth consecutive win against Sevilla in LaLiga.
ESPN - 5d
Trump praise for William and rebels 'reach Damascus'

Donald Trump said the Prince of Wales is doing a "fantastic job" and the Assad regime in Syria is falling.
BBC News - Dec. 8
'Good man, this one': Trump praises Prince William as they sit down for talks

William joins other world leaders in Paris for the ceremonial reopening of the world-famous cathedral.
BBC News - Dec. 7
Insurance executive's murder sparks online praise and hate

Support or sympathy for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO spread on social media, alarming some experts.
NBC News - Dec. 5
Tuberville praises defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations

Following his meeting Monday with Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tommy Tuberville told reporters Hegseth would be "great" for the position.
ABC News - Dec. 3
Jaylen praises Celtics' ‘young stars' after win over Heat

Celtics star Jaylen Brown credited the team's role players after they stepped up in Monday's win over the Heat.
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3