There is no shortage of skills that new managers need to develop as they transition from individual contributors to leading people for the first time.
One of the most overlooked yet essential skills is the ability to have a simple conversation, praising a direct report for behaviors aligned to goal achievement and core values.
The value of praise is immense. It can be frequent, timely, and encourage positive spirals of performance in real time, rather than waiting for the next goal setting cycle or project summary conversation.
