I’m a believer in praise. I don’t need it, but as a business owner, I understand full well what it means to (certain) people.
I had to point out the fact that this isn’t a one way street. To Yo’s comment about trophies to everyone. I don’t dish out praise arbitrarily.
I guess, what I see happening with a thread like this is everyone saying, “Yeah man, my boss is such a jerk because he doesn’t ever say I do a good job”…is it possibly because you’re NOT doing a good job? What ownership do you take for the situation?
A further point…praise is something to be given. Which speaks to my lack of need to receive it. I don’t view it as something that should be expected to be gained from the process.