Make Positive Feedback Actually Motivating

Positive feedback that motivates using motivation science, effective praise, and intrinsic motivation principles A science-based, practical guide to how to give feedback that actually changes behavior, from neuroscience of motivation to behavior-specific praise Walk away with a simple playbook to boost employee motivation and growth mindset feedback in real situations this week

What You'll Learn:

• Turn vague compliments into behavior-specific praise that the brain actually registers and repeats
• Use basic neuroscience of motivation to time your positive feedback for maximum impact
• Link praise to impact so people feel more competent and autonomous, not pressured or controlled
• Spot the common mistakes that make positive feedback feel fake or demotivating—and what to say instead
• Apply a simple, 3-part formula for effective praise you can use with employees, peers, and even family members
• Identify one real situation in your life where better feedback could shift motivation right now
• Design one tiny experiment this week to practice growth mindset feedback in low‑risk conversations
• Create a short written feedback plan so you remember and consistently apply what you learned