Yearly Archives: 2013
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7 Ways to Enhance the Human Side of Your Business Culture
We all want to know that we make a difference, that we have something to offer. I’ve been struck recently by someone near and dear to me who has entered work in the corporate world. He’s a highly motivated, bright and engaging individual with significant business experience and an MBA from a well respected university. […]
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Personal and Sincere
Most of us volunteer or donate in our personal lives, or go above and beyond in our work and friendships because we care. While we receive intrinsic rewards from our contributions, we feel valued and have a sense of belonging when we are openly appreciated for the contributions we make. We all want to know […]
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The Story Research Tells about Appreciation in the Workplace
Wouldn’t it be great if we loved our jobs! I hope you derive satisfaction and reward from your work, but research shows that’s not the norm. I’d like to walk you through some of the current research on the typical American workplace and employee dissatisfaction, and then share how we can improve. Employees in 2013: […]
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Sincere Appreciations Stem from a Genuine Feeling of Gratitude
Think of the last time someone gave you an appreciation for a quality or characteristic you have or an action you took. Many people feel a sense of well-being, fulfillment, or elation when they are appreciated. Employees tend to become more engaged, productive, and committed to the organization’s success when they receive appreciations in the […]
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Appreciating Diversity and Differences
One key to the development of strong and effective teams is the ability to appreciate the benefits of the differences each team member presents. Those differences can be confusing and frustrating and cause misunderstandings – OR – they can be illuminating, broaden our horizons, provide growth, and help us to gain new insights. The process […]
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A Culture of Appreciation Develops Engaged and Loyal Employees
Do you look forward to going to work? Do you feel valued and appreciated by your employees or employer? If you work by yourself, do you feel seen by others? If you answered, “no” to any of the above, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 64 percent of Americans who leave […]
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It’s the Little Moments in Life that Matter the Most
It’s often the little things that matter most. When someone you respect – or someone out of the blue – acknowledges you for work you have done or notices a characteristic or quality about you, do you feel a moment of joy? Don’t you love it when someone really “gets” you – they understand exactly […]
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Observing the Benefits of Appreciation
I recently went on vacation. No matter where I am, I enjoy observing interactions between other people. My attention is often drawn to kindness – when it’s there and when it’s absent. The following are some examples of what I observed. From my seat on the plane, I overhead the woman in the row behind […]
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Your Actions Let Others Know They Matter
Have you ever worked with someone who consistently came late to meetings? Do you have a friend who gets distracted easily – looks at her watch, checks his phone, answers phone calls – when you’re together? Do you feel important to that person? We all want to know that we matter. When our friends, co-workers, […]
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Powerful Words: I Believe in You
Take a minute to think about someone who has inspired you to have confidence in yourself. It might be… A coach shouting encouraging words from the sidelines A teacher who was so impressed with your report that he/she encouraged you to publish it A friend who often asked to hear you play the piano when […]
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