Monthly Archives: November 2012
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Appreciation Makes a Difference in the Workplace
Thanksgiving begins a holiday season that often sparks thoughts of gratitude and reflection on those who make a difference in our lives. In the spirit of the season, I thought I’d focus on the positive actions of some companies who appreciate their employees. Robert Chapman, the CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, has developed a business model that […]
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Delivering Messages of Appreciation
Most of us agree that words of appreciation feel good to us when we receive them. They provide us with validation. We all want to know that we are valued and belong. So why aren’t the words ‘you make a difference to me’ spoken more often? One reason is that we feel uncomfortable delivering the […]
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Meaningful Appreciations
Appreciations matter. They influence the strength of our relationships and the results we achieve in our workplace. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the number one reason people leave their jobs is because they “do not feel appreciated.” In a number of polls, 65% of Americans report receiving no recognition during the past year […]
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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude
There are tremendous benefits to giving appreciations. Our relationships would almost certainly be stronger if we shared what we appreciate about each other more frequently. So why don’t we? The key to offering sincere appreciations is to feel gratitude. We become grateful by paying attention to and focusing on what’s good in our lives. Many […]
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