The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace

Feeling appreciated in the workplace is important. It assures longevity and productivity, and improves relationships and work environment (among a host of other things.) But most importantly (to me, anyway) is it promotes happiness. If you feel useful and appreciated it is both inspiring and fulfilling. The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace is encouraging and awakening. Just as we all have varied love languages, different things and actions make us feel appreciated. Chapter 11, dealing with our potential blind spots and our least valued language, was particularly eye opening to me. As a leader at a previous job, I can see now how I might’ve (and probably did) overlooked ways I could’ve made others feel rightfully valued and appreciated. This is a great book. It isn’t one you must read cover to cover, but when you find your language, or the language of a coworker, it warrants a deeper look into that particular chapter. Even if I’m no longer in the workforce, t