Sincere praise, Susan believes, works like magic in our lives, and she has written a book to show just how much can be achieved by the use of a little praise. Susan looks at the effects of praise in childhood, in schools, in the workplace, and in personal relationships. Using her own experiences and those of the many self-determining people she has met and interviewed over the years, Susan eloquently explores what happens when people receive due acknowledgement - and what happens when they don't. Praise does not mean shallow compliments, but the ability to give genuine acknowledgement to people (and ourselves) for what they have done or tried to do. In fact, she knows just how much we can all benefit from a little praise. Whether it is a school project, a dinner cooked or a deal closed, timely praise can make all the difference, encouraging and emboldening us to greater things.