The following excerpt from Larry Steinmetz’s book, “Kansas Sense: Simple Business Wisdom from the Heartland,” illuminates practical and philosophical stories that easily resonate with leaders from all walks of life. Behind The Back Praise Public recognition of good performance is an important motivating method. Recognition given one-on-one is also very valuable as there is obviously no other agenda than simply wanting to sincerely express appreciation to a high-achieving individual. Another effective form of praise is “behind the back praise.” This