Override compliments to your work successes and accomplishments and be sure not to take them personally. Compliments are always given with a positive intent and the goal is to receive compliments in the same positive intent. You want to be complimented for what you do now rather than what you did in the past. In other words, never give an undeserved compliment. Learn the ins and outs of how to give the perfect compliment.
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It is easy to take advantage of others when they are having a bad day. Compliments are meant to bring people up and make them feel good about themselves, not make them feel like everything is their fault. Some people have a hard time seeing the big picture. They need to be reminded that they have done a lot of hard work throughout their lifetime. Compliments can be overused however if it is not received with sincere gratitude.

Do not overuse compliments by giving them out too often to a person who is flattered. This will actually do damage. The compliment will lose its power over time because it becomes common. When people see you giving them compliments all the time it starts to seem like you are used to getting them and nothing is wrong. When this happens people will stop giving you compliments.

When you give an undeserved compliment just remember that you deserve to be complimented. People should understand that you worked hard for your position at work and deserve some kind words. It is nice when someone takes the time to do that for you. Sometimes though you need to draw the line or you will start overusing compliments like they are candy to give. If you do that you will get overused and end up saying the same thing all the time. You want to keep compliments fresh and exciting.

Many people are shy because they think if they say enough positive things they will not be noticed or they will not be overused. That is far from the truth. If you can find a way to make yourself smile a lot then that is a great way to use compliments at work. That way you will not overuse them but you will get them more often.

Do not use compliments like they are candy to get a person's attention. The way to do that is to find a way to make them feel like they are valued. Compliments are to be given honorably. When you treat someone like a true employee you will have them coming back for more. They will tell their friends about the great service they received and the way they are treated.

If you can be honest and be sincere in your compliments you will see results. If you try to use other ways to get people to see you in a positive light you will get the opposite result. People will always remember the good times they have with a boss that was positive and gave them positive reinforcement. They will be more likely to continue to work for this type of boss. Try to give compliments that are sincere in order to get the best results.

Compliments can work if they are given honorably. They can be the building block to help build a positive reputation for your business or an employee. If you want your boss to work harder make sure that they are really respected. Overriding compliments is never a good thing to do so choose your words wisely when giving them.

If you are a boss that doesn't like receiving compliments from anyone then learn how to say no when they come. You don't want to seem like a spoilt brat so be consistent in how you word things. A boss that is constantly happy and positive is a good boss for your employees. They will like and trust them.

It is a good idea to let the boss know if you think that a compliment is not appropriate for the situation. Also when giving a boss praise they should be reminded once again why you are doing it. Don't give a boss a reason to be upset with you, a boss should only be angry with someone if they are not doing what is expected of them. You will probably receive more complaints from people if you ignore compliments than if you do something about it.
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Overcoming compliments when you are a boss comes down to two things, being consistent and being honest. If you are not happy with the way people are working around you then say so. Never take it personally if you are criticized as a boss because most bosses are just like you, they get annoyed with certain ways that their employees act or treat them. Overcoming compliments like this is easier said than done. Try to focus on the task at hand, finishing the work that needs to be done and be positive that everyone will benefit from the situation.