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“The deepest principle of human nature is a craving to be appreciated.”
- William James
The Why
Instead of invoking feelings of pointlessness recognition, acknowledgement and appreciation promote feelings of importance and being valued.
The Tips
1. Appreciate yourself. Chances are high that if you find it difficult to acknowledge and appreciate yourself, you’ll probably have a challenges appreciating others.
2. Notice what your team is doing right.
3. Share specifics about what you value.
The Resources
https://hbr.org/2012/01/why-appreciation-matters-so-mu