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LESSON 27 · CONFIDENCE AT WORK

Celebrate Others and Be Celebrated

Thirty-two easy ways to celebrate others and be celebrated, because shared joy makes teams stronger and happier.

Praise is free. Give it often and receive it well.

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40 tips that really help

These ideas come from Lean In (Sheryl Sandberg), The Confidence Code (Katty Kay and Claire Shipman), Never Split the Difference (Chris Voss), and everyday practice. Pick one tip and try it today.

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Celebrate others and be celebrated

A culture of recognition lifts everyone. Celebrating colleagues builds goodwill, and letting yourself be celebrated shows you value your work. Gallup’s research on recognition suggests regular, specific praise improves engagement and reduces turnover.

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Send one specific thank-you note to a colleague today.
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Be specific

What and why.

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Write.
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Be sincere

Genuine.

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Feel it.
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Be public sometimes

Team chat.

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Post.
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Be private sometimes

Note.

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Send.
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Name the impact

“Your report saved us a day.”

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Write.
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Name the effort

“I saw how hard you worked.”

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Say.
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Name the quality

“Your clarity.”

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Say.
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Thank in meetings

Short.

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Do it.
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Thank in emails

Copy managers.

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Add.
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Thank in person

Warm.

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Do it.
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Celebrate milestones

Cake, card.

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Plan.
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Celebrate birthdays

Small.

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Note.
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Celebrate promotions

Cheer.

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Congratulate.
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Celebrate failures learned

Share lessons.

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Mention.
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Accept praise

“Thank you.”

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Practise.
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Accept gifts

Gracefully.

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Say thanks.
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Accept awards

Share credit.

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Prepare.
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Avoid deflecting

“It was nothing.”

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Say “Thank you.”
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Scene: a colleague finishes a project

Send a note.

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Write.
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Scene: a junior does well

Tell them.

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Say it.
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Scene: a boss helps

Thank.

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Send.
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Scene: a client praises

Share with team.

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Forward.
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Scene: you are praised

Smile, thank.

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Practise.
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Scene: you win

Thank team.

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Plan.
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Scene: you lose

Congratulate winners.

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Be gracious.
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Scene: remote team

Virtual cheers.

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Post.
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Scene: culture of silence

Start it.

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Be the first.
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Scene: cultural differences

Ask preferences.

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Respect.
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Scene: shy people

Private praise.

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Offer.
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Scene: introverts

Written notes.

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Send.
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Make a ritual

Friday shout-outs.

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Start.
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Make a channel

Kudos.

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Create.
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Keep a file

Your praise.

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Save.
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Review it

Bad days.

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Read.
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Be inclusive

Everyone.

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Check.
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Be patient

Culture builds.

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Keep going.
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Seek help

HR ideas.

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Ask.
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Celebrate

Kindness.

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Mark it.
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Close with joy

Say, “Cheer others, accept cheers.”

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Write it.

Easy things to say

When you are stuck, pick one of these. They work in many everyday situations.

PRAISE

“Great job on that presentation.”

SPECIFIC

“I loved how you answered the tough question.”

THANK

“Thank you, I appreciate that.”

SHARE

“Let us celebrate this win.”

CREDIT

“This was a team effort.”

CLOSE

“You make this team better.”

Your first week

One small action a day. Each day is only a little bigger than the last.

DAY 1
Notice good work
DAY 2
Praise specifically
DAY 3
Praise in public
DAY 4
Write thank-you notes
DAY 5
Accept praise well
DAY 6
Celebrate team wins
DAY 7
Keep it genuine

Further reading

  • Lean In (Sheryl Sandberg)
  • The Confidence Code (Katty Kay and Claire Shipman)
  • Never Split the Difference (Chris Voss)

The tips above are written in our own words and are general guidance. The books are suggestions for further reading.

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  1. Prepare Your Three Stories
  2. Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" Well
  3. Handle the Question You Fear
  4. Ask Great Questions Back
  5. Talk About Your Strengths Without Bragging
  6. Recover From a Bad Answer
  7. Follow Up With a Winning Note
  8. Speak in the First Ten Minutes
  9. Prepare One Point Before Every Meeting
  10. Disagree With a Colleague Kindly
  11. Handle Being Interrupted
  12. Share Credit and Claim Yours
  13. Speak Up in a Big Group
  14. Look Confident in Video Meetings
  15. Ask for Feedback Regularly
  16. Receive Criticism Without Crumbling
  17. Ask for a Raise With Evidence
  18. Share Ideas Without Fear
  19. Say No to Extra Work Politely
  20. Report Problems Early
  21. Show Your Value Every Month
  22. Introduce Yourself in a New Team
  23. Make Friends at Work
  24. Ask for Help Without Shame
  25. Handle a Difficult Colleague
  26. Stop Being the Office Pushover
  27. Celebrate Others and Be Celebrated
  28. Build Your Reputation Quietly
  29. Take on a Stretch Project
  30. Overcome Impostor Syndrome
  31. Lead Without a Title
  32. Give Your First Presentation
  33. Mentor Someone Newer
  34. Handle a Mistake at Work
  35. Set a Career Goal You Believe In
  36. Learn One New Skill Every Quarter
  37. Network Without Feeling Fake
  38. Say Yes to Opportunities That Scare You
  39. Protect Your Energy and Balance
  40. Your Confidence at Work Plan
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