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Yeah, have congratulated one who has done a good job?

And when they do your work and what happens? I would venture to say that in most cases, nothing happens.

Often the concentration is so focused on highlighting the aspects and negative behaviors that we eventually forget to emphasize the positive was done. Indeed, in many organizations, only knows that the job was well done ... because nothing happened (About this topic, visit the Browserd and read the story, " Performance Evaluation ", which is quite informative).

But back to the theme, the book " Good Work - The Power of Positive Relationships "(Original title" Whale Done - The Power of Positive Relationships "and edited in Portugal by publisher Parchment ), the renowned author Ken Blanchard , and also has participation by Thad Lacinak, Chuck Tompkins and Jim Ballard, addresses this issue very well, so for me it is required reading.

Briefly, these authors believe that the power of positive relationship is closely linked to productivity at work and welfare in the household (yes, we can also apply this strategy in our private lives).

Based on visits to SeaWorld Ocenário , specifically with the spectacle of Schamu , the Orca, this book tells the story of Wes Kingsley, who during a business trip to Orlando to attend a conference, one of leisure decides to visit the famous Oceanarium.

In a moment of relaxation by Wes Kingsley begin taking notes in order to apply to their professional life was a small step.

... "What's your secret? How is it that forces these animals to do these tricks "...

These Orcas (Orca is one of the most feared predators of the oceans), with a size of generous dimensions, with several tons of weight, do a show that leaves the entire audience captivated, but for this to happen, a workout is done based on power of positive relationship, ie first win confidence, then highlight the positive aspects and finally, in case of error, redirect the energy.

If we think only a spectacle of Orcas, it seems a distant topic of our day to day and that can help us at all, but this book, chapter to chapter will demystify prejudices that may exist and in the end, we realize that a quite simple and within everyone's reach, we can really make a difference and achieve a Good Work through the Power of Positive Relationships.

... "Throughout this book, Wes is an emotional and professional journey, overcoming relationship difficulties that will surely be familiar to the reader. He learns that highlight the positive aspects of the behavior of others is the best way to foster trust and respect in any relationship.

At the same time, he discovers that criticism can be a vicious circle - the more prominence is given to an undesirable behavior, the more it is repeated - and that praise can create a "virtuous circle" - whether to emphasize positive behavior, people will tend to adopt it and make it a habit. ...

And you, have congratulated some good work today?