In episode 107, Coffey talks with Dr. Paul White about building meaningfully sharing appreciation in the workplace.

They discuss the difference between employee recognition programs and authentic demonstration of appreciation; praising character vs. behavior; showing appreciation in a way that is meaningful to each employee; what the "motivating by appreciation inventory" assessment measures; the five languages of appreciation; the ROI of building appreciation into the organization's culture; the role of leaders in creating an appreciation culture; and the challenges of implementing a culture of appreciation.

You can email Dr. White at [email protected] for a sample report of the "Motivating By Appreciation Inventory" assessment.

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About our Guest:

Dr. Paul White is a psychologist, author, and speaker who “makes work relationships work.” 

He has written articles for and been interviewed by the BBC News, Business Week, the New York Times,

CNN/Fortune.com, Entrepreneur.com, Fast Company, Fortune, FoxBusiness.com, U.S. News and World Report, Washington Post, and Yahoo! Finance. 

As a speaker and trainer, Dr. White has taught around the world, including North American, Europe, South America, Asia, and the Caribbean. His expertise has been requested by PepsiCo, Microsoft, NASA, L’Oreal, Ritz Carlton, Starbucks, Boeing, HP, Exxon Mobile, DIRECTB, and numerous other multinational organizations. 

Dr. White is the coauthor of the best-selling book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, which has sold over 550,000 copies (written with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the #1 NY Times bestseller, The 5 Love Languages) and has been translated into 25 languages.

Based on their extensive research and expertise, Dr. White and Dr. Chapman have developed practical ways for leaders and employees to communicate authentic appreciation that leads to increased employee engagement, lower staff turnover, more positive work environments, and higher productivity. 

Additionally, their online assessment, the Motivating By Appreciation Inventory, has been taken by over 375,000 employees worldwide and is available in multiple languages.

Cited as a thought-leader in developing healthy workplace relationships, his speaking style has been described as “world-class” expertise providing practical, easily implemented information with the right touch of humor.”

Dr. Paul White can be reached at 

https://www.appreciationatwork.com  

https://www.linkedin.com/company/5-languages-of-appreciation-in-the-workplace  https://twitter.com/drpaulwhite 

https://www.facebook.com/appreciationatwork 

https://www.instagram.com/appreciationatwork

About Mike Coffey:

Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.

In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.

Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.

Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.

Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.

Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.

Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the difference between recognition programs and authentic appreciation.

2. Evaluate the ROI of integrating appreciation into an organizational culture.

3. Identify the five languages of appreciation and how to show appreciation in ways meaningful to each employee.