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Most of us have an instinctual positive response to great work.“This is amazing, thank you so much.” It feels warm and authentic, but could have been said about anyone or any work. The lack of specificity means those words are cheap and the positive impact they make is short-lived. Here's how to show authentic appreciation, using AI as a thinking partner (not a ghost writer) to pinpoint exactly what you appreciate so you can convey a truly meaningful message of thanks.
Conversation Topics
- (00:00) Introduction: A Team Member's Effort and My Weak “Great Job”
- (00:34) Welcome to the Show, Plus a Confession
- (01:23) The Real Cost of Vague Appreciation
- (02:21) Turning to Claude to Find the Specific Words
- (03:17) Own It, Then Say It: Turning the Draft Into Real Appreciation
- (04:21) The Right Way to Use AI: Thinking Partner, Not Ghostwriter
- (05:31) This Week's Exercise and Free Resources
Additional Resources
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Host Mamie Kanfer Stewart shares practical approaches to help you be a great manager. Learn more at: https://themodernmanager.com/
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