Sometimes, saying thank you just isn't enough. But gifts aren't always what people want either! So, how do you show gratitude and appreciation to your team? In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back Michelle Wakeman, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to reveal the five languages of appreciation to help you make your team feel valued at work. To learn the easiest way to improve your culture, increase productivity, and enjoy coming to work, listen to Episode 818 of The Best Practices Show!Learn More About Michelle:Send Michelle an email: [email protected] Follow Michelle on ACT’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actdentalSend Gina an email: [email protected] More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:Subscribe to The Best Practices Show: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listenJoin The Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaJoin ACT’s To The Top Study Club: https://www.actdental.com/tttSee the ACT Dental/BPA Live Event Schedule: https://www.actdental.com/eventGet The Best Practices Magazine for free: https://www.actdental.com/magazinePlease leave us a review on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218Episode Resources:Watch the video version of Episode 818: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videosRead The 5 Languages of Love by Gary Chapman: https://5lovelanguages.com/store/the-5-love-languagesRead The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: https://shop.appreciationatwork.com/products/the-5-languages-of-appreciation-in-the-workplace-1Main Takeaways:How you like to be shown appreciation is not the same for others.Learn the five languages of appreciation and how to express them.Most people like gifts. But it’s not the primary language of appreciation.Speak or write words of affirmation to show your appreciation for others.Perform acts of service. Even small gestures will mean a lot to your team.Quality time in the form of check-ins and team meetings will show you care.Appropriate physical touch can positively change the culture of your practice.Be genuine when showing appreciation. People can tell when it’s disingenuous.Do a team appreciation survey so that everyone knows one another’s language.Snippets:0:00 Introduction.1:53 Why this is an important topic.4:22 The five languages: Words...

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