The Lasting Effects Of Showing Appreciation…

People appreciate feeling, and being, appreciated.

In the context of this blog, appreciation is defined as: recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

Letting someone know you appreciate them shows you noticed. People feel validated when you express your sentiments or gratitude for their care, words or actions. Appreciation fosters collaboration, teamwork, relationship building, cohesiveness, production, job fulfillment, workplace performance, customer loyalty, client satisfaction. In addition appreciation increases people’s confidence, attitude, happiness, inspiration, morale and overall well-being. It takes just a moment to do yet it has lingering and lasting effects.

Just how can you express your appreciation to others in the busy spaces of work and personal life?

I appreciate:

• your help/assistance on this project
• your support in this endeavor
• your validating me for this new role
• your kindness, generosity, contribution
• you taking a moment to…
• your attention to detail
• your commitment to uphold the original budget
• your efforts to stay on deadline
• your patience, thoughtfulness, dedication, hard work
• your confidence in me
• your insightful feedback/perspective/advice/input
• your wonderful service…
• you listening to my concerns about this
• your follow-through…
• your honesty
• your positive attitude about…

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” – Voltaire