Replying to LO25731 --
Peggy Stuart wrote:
>I think even a genuine "pat on the back" would fall short of truly being
>appreciative.
>
>I try to do be genuinely appreciative by paying attention to what is going
>on in my work-mates' lives, both professionally and personally. This gives
>me the explicit and tacit information I need to appreciate the people
>around me. That to me is the most important part ... you have to truly be
>appreciative. ...
Is it possible that appreciation would not be needed if people were
fulfilling their purposes through their work, the work was meaningful and
they knew they made a difference?
Bill Braun
--Bill Braun <medprac@hlthsys.com>
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