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Aug 18, 2025 1 hr 2 min

Appreciation Series: Finale

from Corporate Strategy Hosted by The Corporate Strategy Group

Bruce and Clark explore the concept of "inshittification" – how quality decreases while prices increase across products, services, and experiences – before concluding their appreciation language series with crucial insights about workplace recognition. • Nostalgic reflection on past experiences (like 1990s Taco Bell) compared to current declining quality and increasing prices • Examination of the five appreciation languages and how they function in modern workplaces • Discussion of whether personal relationships are necessary for genuine appreciation • Special considerations for showing appreciation to remote workers • Managing appreciation for people with different personalities or working styles • The importance of consistent appreciation rather than selective recognition • How appreciation changes (or should change) at different organizational levels • Tips for appreciating team members when their work is good but personalities clash Join our Discord community through the link in our show notes – it's free, safe, and filled with professionally-minded people looking to improve their work experiences and careers. Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

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Bruce and Clark explore the concept of "inshittification" – how quality decreases while prices increase across products, services, and experiences – before concluding their appreciation language series with crucial insights about workplace recognition. • Nostalgic reflection on past experiences (like 1990s Taco Bell) compared to current declining quality and increasing prices • Examination of the five appreciation languages and how they function in modern workplaces • Discussion of whe...

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Appreciation Series: Finale

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  1. 0:00 The Solid Foundation of Podcasting
  2. 3:45 Nostalgic Longing for Simpler Times
  3. 7:17 The Enchitification of Everything
  4. 21:50 Appreciation in the Workplace
  5. 32:09 Hard Questions About Appreciation
  6. 47:44 Remote Workers and Quality Time
  7. 57:10 Final Thoughts on Appreciation

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