Giving effective positive feedback involves several key steps: 1. Be Specific: General praise like "Good job" is less impactful than specific recognition such as "Your presentation today was thorough and engaging." 2. Timeliness: Provide feedback as soon as possible after the achievement. This makes the recognition more relevant and meaningful. 3. Authenticity: Ensure that your feedback is genuine. Forced or insincere praise can be easily detected and may backfire. 4. Public vs. Private: Decide whether to give feedback publicly or privately based on the situation and the personality of the employee. Public recognition can boost morale but might embarrass some individuals. 5. Link to Outcomes: Highlight how the employee's actions positively impacted the team or organization. For example, "Your innovative idea helped us save costs by 10%."