Last week, I shared how people who have Tangible Gifts as their primary language of appreciation need to be given items or experiences they value, rather than a one-size-fits-all gift. In this series, we’ve taken a high-level look at each…
At one point or another we’ve all gotten gifts from our employer. Maybe it was at a holiday party or sales conference. More often than not, the gift didn’t light you up. Now, that may be because Tangible Gifts isn’t…
Last week, I shared how people who have Quality Time as their primary language of appreciation want to feel valued for the work they do. And the way they feel that is when you as their manager or their colleagues…
Last week, I discussed how being specific in the verbal praise you give someone can make a big impact on their performance if Words of Affirmation is their primary language of appreciation. All month, we’ll be taking a high level…
Do you lead a team? Or perhaps you are on a team and aren’t feeling the love. Maybe those around you aren’t speaking your language. Last week I shared why employees leave their jobs and gave an overview of The…
Happy February! Since this is the month dedicated to love and relationships, I thought it would be the perfect time to talk about appreciation in the workplace. So, I’ve dedicated the entire month of February to this topic and I’ll…
Every year you face the same thing – how to celebrate Christmas in the office. There are many things to consider: office party or a gathering off-site, decorate or not, work load, time off, etc. While this isn’t a major…
At this time of year you hear a lot about being grateful, and I thought I’d share some science around why having an “attitude of gratitude” really does make you happier – at home and at work. I recently heard…