TC 256: Grace in the Workplace

In this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz is joined by her sister Amy Frost (http://amyfrost.com) and Amy's colleague Dr. Nancy Kymn to discuss Grace in the Workplace. Amy and Dr. Kymn are currently co-writing a book on this subject. They share some recent examples of people that demonstrate these virtues in their own workplaces --from the hotel shuttle driver, to the waiter at the restaurant, to the corporate executive.One of the questions they ask people as they continue their research for the book is "What does grace at work mean to you? How does one exhibit that?" Some tips from this episode:Look for the good things that are happening, and acknowledge the people that are making them happen.Before lunch, find someone to acknowledge, someone to praise. Let them know that you appreciate them. Find another person in the afternoon.Continue to practice acknowledgement and appreciation and watch how it impacts not only the people you interact with, but you too.The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the WorkplaceAppreciation is such an important topic that Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/080241270X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=080241270X&linkCode=as2&tag=transfcafe-20&linkId=AMCUVFEBQY6V5EBO)(http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=transfcafe-20&l=as2&o=1&a=080241270X) and numerous other books, collaborated with Dr. Paul White, a licensed psychologist who focuses on relationships in the work environment, to write The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/080246176X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=080246176X&linkCode=as2&tag=transfcafe-20&linkId=6YUABBYTCX7KDLAS)(http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=transfcafe-20&l=as2&o=1&a=080246176X). This book applies the love language concept to the workplace, and according to their studies, helps supervisors and managers effectively communicate appreciation and encouragement to their employees, resulting in higher levels of job satisfaction, healthier relationships between managers and employees, and decreased cases of burnout. Sounds like transformation to me!Number 1 Factor for Job Enjoyment: Feeling appreciated and valued in their job (but most people do not).79% of employees that quit their job cite lack of appreciation as a key reason for their leaving.65% of North Americans reported that they received no recognition or appreciation at their workplace in the past year.87% of job seekers report the #1 characteristic they desire in a workplace is feeling valued.Click to buy the book:(http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=080246176X&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=transfcafe-20)(http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=transfcafe-20&l=as2&o=1&a=080246176X)