50 positive things you should start saying to your employees Save this list on your phone, or print it out and keep it handy for when you need a positive phrase. It is perfectly fine for your employees to see you pull out your phone or a piece of paper. Tell them that you are practicing being more positive - there is no shame in that. Choose one of these 50 positive phrases. The first part of the sentence serves as your affirmation of the employee, while the second part highlights exactly what you are feeling positive about: I am grateful that you... I feel proud when I see that you... Your words make sense, in the way that... Your ideas are fantastic for... I am happy to be your manager when you... Your opinion carries great weight regarding... It makes a difference when you... You are important to the spirit of collaboration when it comes to... I believe in you when you are... The team wouldn't be the same without you when we... You are valuable because you... It is okay to have ...