Recognition and appreciation. We often use these words interchangeably, and think of them as the same thing. But while they’re both important, there’s a big difference between them.

For leaders who want their teams to thrive and organizations that want to create cultures of engagement, loyalty, and high performance, it’s important to understand the distinction.

“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

Here are a few simple ways to show appreciation for those around you:

◆ Listen

◆ Tell people what you value about them

◆ Check in

Showing appreciation for employees is especially important if you’re a manager.

In Glassdoor’s Employee Appreciation Survey, 53% of people said feeling more appreciation from their Boss would help them stay longer at their company.

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Would you rather have a co-worker or manager who’s a leader in your field, a true expert with great amounts of knowledge and experience—but isn’t much of a people person, and doesn’t get along with the team very well?

Here we’ve found four soft skills you need to make people feel at ease and help them trust you at work—and, by the way, you’ll be making more friends, boosting your productivity, and innovating in no time.

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Your attitude determines your altitude.

“Succesful people don’t just drift off to the top. Getting there requires focused action, personal discipline and lots of energy every day to make things happen,”

Start building these simple yet essential habits for a happier and more productive life.

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