41 - What’s the difference between Gratitude & Appreciation?

Doing (good) Business

Can you even believe it’s December??? We SO appreciate you being here with us this year. You might even say we’re grateful. Is there a difference? We think so, and that’s what we’re digging into today. Appreciation is the D(g)B theme for December, and as always, Kelly & Lara are starting by dissecting the term. What does it even mean when it comes to work, and why is it part of doing good business?

What are you appreciating right now? We’d love to hear from you at www.DoingGoodBusiness.com or on Instagram or Twitter!

Some things to appreciate:

• This Adam Grant post on social media caught Lara’s eye: “Dear Managers: pay isn’t a carrot you dangle to motivate people. It’s a symbol of how much you value them. Motivate by designing meaningful jobs where people have freedom, mastery, connection, and impact. Appreciate by paying well.”
• Why Appreciation Matters So Much
• The Gottman’s research on 5:1 appreciation ratio
• The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace (for those of you who want to apply Love Languages to work!)
• The Carrot Principle
• 7 Ways to Show Your Appreciation to Employees