Positive feedback you can give: "I'm really happy with your determination to finish this project. I know it wasn't easy, but I knew you could do it. Your helpful attitude makes it clear that you can continue to take on new challenges and grow with the company.

Positive feedback mechanisms control self-perpetuating events that can be out of control and do not require continuous adjustment. In positive feedback mechanisms, the original stimulus is promoted rather than negated. Positive feedback increases the deviation from an ideal normal value.

A common positive feedback loop that may occur in your life is dependence on a substance. For example, if you have a few alcoholic drinks in a short amount of time, your blood alcohol level rises rapidly. While this level is on the rise, it can be a pleasurable rush.

Positive feedback is a great thing. It helps your employees feel good about their work and motivates them to do more. But negative feedback can be just as important — it helps people learn from their mistakes, grow as employees, and improve on their areas of weakness.