Give and receive appreciation more frequently.
Relatedness contributes to better performance at work because it makes us feel valued, appreciated, and respected by those whose opinions we prize.
Recognition is often a more powerful motivating force than monetary incentives.
Members of high-performing teams receive more frequent appreciation at work.
They also express appreciation to their colleagues more frequently, suggesting that appreciation doesn’t flow from the top down.
It’s a cultural norm that’s observable in peer-to-peer interactions.
