What is the Motivating by Appreciation Inventory (MBAI)?

The Motivating by Appreciation Inventory (MBAI) helps you take the guesswork out of showing appreciation. This simple online assessment identifies each person's primary appreciation language and outlines their most valuable actions. With clear, personalized results, you can stop using one-size-fits-all approaches and start hitting the mark with meaningful appreciation that truly resonates.

What are the 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace?

The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace is a trusted resource that helps leaders communicate appreciation in ways that truly resonate. The framework identifies each team member's primary appreciation language and offers simple, practical ways to express it in everyday work, helping to improve morale, strengthen trust, and reduce turnover.

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Two-Way Communication: Essential to Employee Engagement

April 8, 2015 2:00 am Published by Cathie Leimbach Leave your thoughts

Doug Conant, former turn-around CEO of the Campbell Soup Company, and Keven Kruse, a serial entrepreneur and popular keynote speaker, have something in common. Both believe that two-way communication is essential to employee engagement. Since employee engagement drives job satisfaction, high productivity, and low turnover, it is worth taking a minute or two to consider their perspective. What is employee engagement? It is the emotional connection that an employee has to the organization and its goals. A 2011 Gallup poll found that only 29% of the workforce is engaged at work. That means that more than two-thirds of people are... Continue reading...

Did You Know Your Mood Is as Contagious as the Flu Bug?

October 17, 2014 10:36 am Published by Cathie Leimbach Leave your thoughts

When people are upset prior to going into work or a meeting, they often try to take a couple of minutes to calm down and quell the surface signs of their distress; sometimes by putting a smile on their face before entering. Their hope is that they are leaving their problems at the door and communicating a positive image to their colleagues. However, the disappointing reality is that bad moods are just as contagious as the flu bug. Once present, negative thoughts and feelings can’t be contained easily. Dr. Richard Boyatzis, a neurologist and organizational development professor at Case Western... Continue reading...