As a leader, are your attempts at intended appreciation with your team falling flat? Maybe it's because you're not speaking their language. Today, I'm talking with Dr. Paul White, the man who literally wrote the book on appreciation at work. He is the co-author of the book, Five Languages of Appreciation in The Workplace. It is hands down one of the best books that leaders can utilize in order to grow their sense of effective communication with their teams.
RESEARCH SHOWS 79% OF PEOPLE WHO QUIT VOLUNTARILY DO SO BECAUSE OF LACK OF APPRECIATIONDr. Paul explains “Not everybody feels appreciated in the same way.” In our conversation we cover the five languages of appreciation being words, quality time, acts of service, tangible gifts, and even physical touch.
APPRECIATION IN THE WORKPLACE MAKES SENSE FOR BUSINESS
We also discuss how appreciation can help increase a business’s bottom line. For instance, if your team feels valued, they're more likely to be cheerful and helpful to the customers to get a problem solved. This positive action could mean repeat business. Dr. Paul and I take on many aspects of appreciation in the workplace. My hope is this conversation may illuminate the need to be more intentional with the communication of appreciation as leaders, as team members—both professionally and personally.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSUntil next time, lead well!
Bill
Connect with Dr. Paul:
Paul’s Blog: https://www.appreciationatwork.com/blog/
Paul's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-white-ph-d-3178276/
Get the Book: Five Languages of Appreciation in The Workplace
Connect with Bill:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-perry/
Twitter: @innovatusgroup
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049: Developing Emotional Intelligence with Teresa Quinlan
048: Appreciation and Employee Engagement with Jennifer McClure
047: Strategies for Leaders to Enjoy the Holiday Season
046: Navigating Change with Charles Weathers
045: Fixing Work with Laurie Ruettimann
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