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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033: Better Together, Part 3 - Building Team Trust
032: Better Together, Part 2 - Resisting the Pull of Isolation
031: Better Together, Part 1- Your Team Is Created for Collaboration
030: How to Resist the Hustle, Work Smarter, and Rest
029: As One, Part 4 - Define Your Team's One Shared Goal
028: As One, Part 3: Your Team’s Values and Behaviors
027: As One, Part 2: Why Do You Exist?
026: As One, Part 1: Why Organizational Alignment Matters
025: Leading with a Limp, Part 5: The Safety Net of Friendships at Work
024: Leading with a Limp, Part 4: Leadership Qualities That Encourage Recovery
023: Leading with a Limp, Part 3: Having Hard Conversations
022: Leading with a Limp, Part 2: Don’t Let Conflicts Fester
021: Leading with a Limp, Part 1: Become an Effective Leader with Self-Awareness
020: What Your Team Needs to Thrive, Part 6: To Feel Valued
019: What Your Team Needs to Thrive, Part 5: Appreciation Continued
018: What Your Team Needs to Thrive, Part 4: Appreciation
017: What Your Team Needs to Thrive, Part 3: Safe Leadership, Continued
016: What Your Team Needs to Thrive, Part 2: Safe Leadership
015: What Your Team Needs to Thrive, Part 1: A Safe Company Culture
014: Leaders, Be Good to Yourself, Part 5: The Pause that Refreshes
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