The power is in caring, taking an interest, being engaged, finding the best in another person, being enthusiastic, not being afraid to give praise.

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Other public-safety officials give qualified praise to storm chasers.

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Ms. ADAMS: (Singing) I'll give him praise.

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Even when you may not be able to be generous with money, you can still give time, learning, support, praise, responsibility, inclusion and honesty.

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They will praise high-achieving students and give them information about how to apply to university.

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We glorify top managers, print their pictures in newspapers and magazines, praise their decisiveness and vision, give them awards and treat them like superstars.

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And even though the research shows it is unproductive to criticize more than praise, experts say it is still important to give negative feedback once in a while.

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More significantly, President Bush's praise for Pakistan's leading role in the war against terror may just give General Musharraf the opportunity to wriggle out of a perilous situation on the question of Iraq.

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But a minister can praise the candidate in front of the congregation, let him speak from the pulpit, or maybe give him a list of the church's members.

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In 2008 the authorities won praise from around the world for their quick response to the Sichuan earthquake and their unusual decision to give journalists free rein to visit the affected area.

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