"My policy of making sure that players who didn't receive much attention were consistently recognized - made to feel valued - was actually tabulated during an independent study done many years ago that measured the amount of praise I gave out during practice. It showed that individuals in lesser roles received compliments, support, and acknowledgement - praise - at a much higher rate than so-called superstars. That was exactly my intention." -- John Wooden
A study from this century backed that up. Among so-called "type B" performers... those who are most comfortable doing more repetitive, predictable work and less inclined to blaze a new trail, the top motivators were ranked. #1 for "type A"'s was increased responsibility. For "type B", it was appreciation.
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