Charles Schwab Quotes

I have yet to find the man, however exalted his station, who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than under a spirit of criticism.

There is nothing else that so kills the ambitions of a person as criticisms from superiors. I never criticize anyone...If I like anything, I am hearty in my approbation and lavish in my praise.

In my wide association in life, meeting with many and great men in various parts of the world, I have yet to find the man, however great or exalted his station, who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than he would ever do under a spirit of criticism.

Give recognition where it is due. Compliments stimulate more effort and desire to improve. Be generous with honest praising.

I believe that you should praise people whenever you can; it causes them to respond as a thirsty plant responds to water.

Lavish praise on people and people will flourish; criticize people and they'll shrivel up.

I believe that in order to be a good leader you must understand the value of praising people to success.

Criticism? An artist wants praise. Praise.

Don't wait until people do things exactly right before you praise them.

Let the master praise him, and say, 'Here ye do well.' For, I assure you, there is no such whetstone to sharpen a good wit, and encourage a will to learning, as is praise.

Ballplayers, like everyone else, like to get told they did something right.

There is no such whetstone, to sharpen a good wit and encourage a will to learning, as is praise.

Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job!

I compliment people when I see something I really like and tell them, 'That was good. Keep doing what you're doing.' That's as much as advice as you will get out of me.

Always praise 'em before you hit 'em.

Wanted: More Praise I cannot help believing that the world will be a better and a happier place when people are praised more and blamed less; when we utter in their hearing the good we think and also gently intimate the criticisms we hope may be of service. For the world grows smaller every day. It will be but a family circle after a while.

Remember praise is more valuable than blame.

I think it's always important to give immediate positive reinforcement.

praise is a great tonic, and helps most people to do their best.

Praise is like sunlight to the warm human spirit; we cannot flower and grow without it. And yet, while most of us are only too ready to apply to others the cold wind of criticism, we are somehow reluctant to give our fellow the warm sunshine of praise.

Help People Reach Their Full Potential Catch Them Doing Something Right

It's always nice to get good feedback, and a bit of encouragement can go a long way.

Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise.

Never let an opportunity pass to give a well-deserved compliment.

I'm not used to getting good reviews.