Quotes about Appreciation

Forget your inconveniences, but remember your blessings.

Speak up TODAY and say something positive. Even a tombstone will say something good about people when they are dead.

He knew that if you oversee people and you wish to develop leaders, you are responsible to: (1) appreciate them for who they are; (2) believe that they will do their very best; (3) praise their accomplishments; and (4) accept your personal responsibility to them as their leader.

Silent gratitude isn't much good to anyone.

All people feel better and do better when you give them attention, affirmation, and appreciation.

You can't make the other fellow feel important in your presence if you secretly feel that he is a nobody.

The ability to connect with others begins with understanding the value of people.

UCLA basketball coach John Wooden told players who scored to give a smile, wink, or nod to the player who gave them a good pass. "What if he's not looking?" asked a team member. Wooden replied, "I guarantee he'll look." Everyone values encouragement and looks for it.

Treat them as if they are important; they will respond according to the way that you perceive them.

The least important word: I (gets the least amount done) The most important word: We (gets the most amount done)—relationships The two most important words: Thank you—appreciation The three most important words: All is forgiven—forgiveness The four most important words: What is your opinion?—listening The five most important words: You did a good job—encouragement The six most important words: I want to know you better—understanding

KEY CONCEPT: Connecting begins when the other person feels valued.

Tell them how much you appreciate them.