So you’ve just hired a caregiver ...

Or maybe you've had someone for a while ...

Or you know someone who relies on a caregiver ...

How do you keep them bringing their best?

Well, consider this obvious fact. Everyone loves to be praised and told they’re doing a good job.

I think that goes without saying.

Some of us might feel a bit uncomfortable when we get a compliment, not really knowing the right thing to say. But we love receiving them, nonetheless.

The problem is that many employers are not really good at giving compliments and pointing out when things go right. And don't forget, you (or your friend) is an employer in this situation.

The tendency is to expect that people will do a good job which means you wind up ignoring those things and focus only on the gaps in their work performance.

Help People Win!

If you’ve ever read any of Ken Blanchard’s writings, you’ll know what I’m talking about.

One of his books is rather brilliant. It’s...