Whether we realize it or not, we are constantly given small opportunities to build up or put down our coworkers in the ways we talk about them. When we introduce two colleagues, tell a story about how a meeting went, or share a colleague’s work, how we “narrate others” can make a big difference in how they feel about themselves and their work.

Check out the full article here: https://hbr.org/2017/08/the-benefits-of-saying-nice-things-about-your-colleagues