Appreciation is the D(g)B theme for December, and as always, Kelly & Lara are starting by dissecting the term. What does it even mean when it comes to work, and why is it a strategy for doing good business? 

Some things to appreciate:

• This Adam Grant post on social media caught Lara’s eye: “Dear Managers: pay isn’t a carrot you dangle to motivate people. It’s a symbol of how much you value them. Motivate by designing meaningful jobs where people have freedom, mastery, connection, and impact. Appreciate by paying well.”

• Why Appreciation Matters So Much

• The Gottman’s research on 5:1 appreciation ratio

• The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace (for those of you who want to apply Love Languages to work!)

• The Carrot Principle

• 7 Ways to Show Your Appreciation to Employees

What are you appreciating right now? We’d love to hear from you at www.DoingGoodBusiness.com or on Instagram or Twitter!