Many people feel underappreciated at work. Part of the problem is that most people express appreciation in their own preferred language rather than that of the recipient. Learn about the four primary appreciation languages—acknowledgement gestures, freedom living, opportunity advancing, and recognition proving—and discover practical tips for expressing and accepting appreciation to foster a more supportive and positive work environment. This episode is for both employees and leaders aiming for a more appreciative work environment. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ The critical impact of appreciation on employee retention and job satisfaction. ✔️ How to identify and communicate your unique appreciation language to others. ✔️ The four main appreciation languages and how they differ in the workplace. ✔️ Practical strategies for openly sharing and accepting appreciation. ✔️ Why role modeling and feedback are essential for fostering a culture of appreciation.   ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude  Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/   TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It’s Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/   ✅ Other Episodes You’ll Like Do You Make These Mistakes When You Praise People At Work? Unlock Team Communication: 14 Questions Leaders Must Ask The Self-Advocacy Guide to Engagement at Work (PART 1) The Self-Advocacy Guide to Engagement at Work (PART 2)   ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops   Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/ Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: [email protected] or [email protected] Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 Website: https://assertiveway.com   ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion     00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Appreciation 03:07 Expressing and Accepting Appreciation 03:56 Role Modeling and Feedback 06:02 The Four Types of Appreciation Languages 06:13 Acknowledgement Gestures 07:12 Freedom Living 09:06 Opportunity Advancing 10:33 Recognition Proving 11:37 Choosing Your Appreciation Language 13:08 Conclusion and Next Steps