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LESSON 4 · The Feedback Playbook

Praise Without a Title

Public praise does more than reward one person — it positions you. When you name good work out loud, you become the person who notices and elevates quality, and people remember that.

"Sarah's client onboarding — a custom timeline plus daily check-ins — is the standard we should aim for" rewards Sarah and signals your judgment in one line.

You don't need a manager's title to lead this way. Strategic praise is leadership in action — long before it's on your business card.