In the money world, the word appreciation refers to the increase in value. Now apply the principle to your people. When you learn to appreciate your people well their value and worth increases. Leaving you with a valuable assest.
One easy way to add value to your people is to…Stop saying I appreciate you - that is a generic boring statement. That statement is insulting and thoughtless. Your people deserve better. They deserve brand name recognition.
I appreciate you - is over used and rarely said with intentionality anymore. Many speak without emotion or eye contact, sounding like a robot.
When people use that line on me, I cringe. It feels a lot like toxic positivity. There aren’t many things worse than someone telling you they appreciate you when they have no idea what you just did.
Turn your generic statement into a high value statement by adding the why. Tell your people what they did that makes you appreciate them. Spend a few moments and exert some effort in choosing your words. Invest in your people!
Your people will notice the change. They will match your words with your actions. The energy in the room will change. You may even gain some respect.
Your people are your fortune. If you can not invest in them, you have nothing.
Try investing in at least one person today.
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