# How New Managers Can Praise Their Team Effectively

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Podcast: [New Manager Conversations with Fexingo: First 90 Days, Managing Former Peers, and Leadership Basics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-manager-conversations-with-fexingo-first-90-days-managing-former-peers-and-leadership-basics-7871636)
Published: 2026-06-10T17:04:28+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/new-manager-conversations/episode-0043.mp3
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## Resource

Episode 43 of New Manager Conversations tackles a subtle challenge: giving praise that actually motivates. Lucas and Luna explore why generic 'good job' doesn't land, and how specificity, timing, and audience matter. They break down the science of effective recognition using a real example from a study of 1,200 software engineers at Microsoft, where the most-valued feedback was tied to a specific behavior and its impact on the team or customer. The hosts discuss the '5-to-1 ratio' from marital psychology applied to management, and why public vs. private praise depends on the individual. They also address the trap of over-praising and how to calibrate for high performers. If you're a new manager wondering when and how to say 'great work' without sounding hollow, this episode is for you. #NewManagerConversations #Careers #LeadershipBasics #Management #TeamRecognition #EmployeeMotivation #PositiveFeedback #ManagerTips #First90Days #Microsoft #SoftwareEngineers #5to1Ratio #Praise #FeedbackCulture #HighPerformers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #WorkplaceCulture Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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