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Tuesday, April 24, 2007

"Praise Junkies"

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Today's young workers called "praise junkies" were raised by parents and coaches who showered them with compliments to build their self-esteem. Now, bosses are finding that they have to keep up with the standard that was set for these now twenty something employees. Giving praise "for little more than showing up," is common. Without it these younger workers "wither under an unfamiliar compliment deficit."

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