Recently, I received a private slack message from a colleague while I was speaking during a big team meeting. It was a heart emoji and was followed up shortly after with a bit of positive feedback that what I had said really resonated with them and was a great way to phrase what I had said.
I realized in that moment the power of private recognition and feedback. So often, I am happy to publicly recognize the great work our team does but that little 'in the moment' piece of feedback meant way more to me than the public accolades I'd recently received. I felt heard, understood and valued.
It's a 'habit' I am excited to take up and practice with those around me.