Give people credit, even if they don't deserve it. This, a thousand times this. I'm constantly surprised by the effect that a simple, heartfelt "good job" can

Give people credit, even if they don't deserve it. This, a thousand times this. I'm constantly surprised by the effect that a simple, heartfelt "good job" can have on motivation. I'm regularly surprised by the effect it has on me. We're social animals, this kind of response is wired in deep.