Express gratitude verbally from "summary" of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman,Paul White
Expressing gratitude is an important way to build relationships and create a positive work environment. It is essential to recognize and appreciate the efforts of others in order to maintain a successful working relationship. Verbal expressions of appreciation can go a long way in creating a supportive and productive workplace.- Don’t underestimate the importance of expressing your gratitude for a job well done. Small gestures go a long way when it comes to recognizing someone’s hard work and dedication.
- Find an opportunity to express your appreciation each day. It might be in the form of a verbal "thank you," or through writing a thank-you note or emails, but they should all be meaningful and sincere.
- Showing someone how much you value them goes beyond complimenting their achievements. Make sure you also recognize the other ways in which they make an impact in your life.
- Kind words have great power - you can use language to highlight somebody's strengths and encourage them to go further. Simple statements like “I’m proud of you” will always go down a treat.
- To build relationships with others, choose words that demonstrate your admiration. Focus on positive qualities and don't shy away from expressing how important these are to you.
- Focus on thanking individual team members rather than praising the entire team as a whole. It’s important to understand that everyone puts in different levels of effort, and not everyone needs the same recognition.
