Today I made a point to say, "You are important and what you do is important." I also told them "You make a difference in the lives of the children and Thank you." I also apologized for not showing my appreciation to them more often.
Why was that such a revelation for me?Here are a few reasons why I think many of us don't verbally appreciate groups of people:
1. You "assume" they know they are important and appreciated or we think they don't have a need to be appreciated. WRONG! Everyone needs to hear it because everyone questions their value and purpose at some time in their life.
2. You don't know what to say or if what you say will be appreciated (how ironic). My advice-say it from the heart and the rest is up to the receiver of the appreciation.
3. You get busy and caught up in your "job" and fail to make this a priority. Relationships are a priority and if you want your organization to reach its potential, than working on those relationships is essential. Which means-showing appreciation!
4. You are so dense you don't appreciate your staff. To you I say, get a different job, a different staff or change something so you learn to appreciate them.
My thoughts on the benefits of appreciation:
1. You will feel good about making someone feel good.
2. Your staff will perform better because they believe they are valued.
3. Your organization will reach its potential because the work ethic will improve.
4. Your respect for your staff and their respect for you will increase.
5. Your work environment will be more pleasant, thus making coming to work a joy rather than a job.
Showing someone appreciation is one of the simplest ways to make a difference in so many areas. The great thing is that in today's economy, it doesn't cost a thing to express appreciation with true, heartfelt words. So, go show your appreciation for someone.
1 comment:
And this just reminds me that I don't tell you near enough how much I appreciate all you do for me! You are the GREATEST!
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