Look around. Appreciation is everywhere. It's actually a cornerstone of society existing in every culture on Earth since the beginning of time. Statues are erected of people who impacted our world. Buildings and parks are named after great community leaders. Ceremonies celebrate the achievements of people in nearly every category or endeavor the military, education, and athletics. But, still, we don't see enough appreciation in the one place where it is needed most at work.
You can probably recall the exact moments in your life where your work was appreciated. You undoubtedly remember the name of the person who recognized your great work. You can still remember how powerful their words made you feel. In fact, those words most likely inspired you to do more great work.
Now it's your turn to influence greatness in other people.
With insights from many of the largest workplace studies on appreciation and recognition, Appreciate will not only show you why appreciation and recognition are so powerful at inspiring great effort and results, but also how, when, and where you can impact people the most.
Appreciate is jam packed with stories of real people in real jobs from around the world some who hold moments of recognition near and dear to their hearts, and others who have leveraged those moments to build brilliant careers.
This book will transform the way you perceive, relate to, and lead people.
David Sturt Author of the
New York Times Best Seller Great Work, David's articles and interviews are frequently published in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Entrepreneur and NPR. He has spoken at TEDx and to thousands of leaders at conferences and companies all over the world. David has two decades of experience in research, innovation, and leadership. He was born in England, raised in South Africa, and educated in the U.S. and Asia.
Todd Nordstrom As host of the popular Great Work Insights podcast, weekly contributor to Forbes.com, Inc.com, and Director for the O.C. Tanner Institute, Todd's career is full of insight based on thousands of in-depth interviews from around the globe. He has spoken to a wide range of audiences, from introducing rock bands in arenas to on-air interviews with c-suite leaders and conference breakout sessions.
Kevin Ames With a mission to instill in others a passion for personal and professional excellence, Kevin Ames is an author, a world renowned speaker, and a Director for the O.C. Tanner Institute. He has spoken to hundreds of companies, leadership groups, executive teams, and conferences worldwide. Kevin is an expert in the areas of workplace culture, engagement, team building, leadership, and personal development. His presentations have been called, clear, dynamic, insightful, honest, and informative.
Gary Beckstrand Gary brings twenty-eight years of research, marketing, and business development experience to O.C. Tanner. He has consulted with many Fortune 100 companies to assess recognition cultures, develop strategic solutions, and measure results. Prior to joining O.C. Tanner, Gary managed many well-known brands for global organizations, including Frito-Lay, Kellogg's, and Franklin Covey.
O.C. Tanner Institute The O.C. Tanner Institute conducts research and publishes insights that help organizations attract, engage, and retain top talent by becoming great places to work. The Institute provides a global forum for exchanging ideas about recognition, engagement, leadership, culture, human values, corporate wellbeing, and sound business principles that influence greatness.
