Book Review - The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace

Abstract

Synopsis and Evaluation 

The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace offers an eye-opening leadership approach to understanding methods of understanding and empowerment within organizations. The authors, Gary Chapman and Paul White, began researching how the five love languages apply to work-based relationships, leading to their publication in 2011. The book connects Chapman’s 5 Love Languages, a published framework for effective relationships, to White’s workplace research. As workplace environments change over time, research also evolves. The authors updated and revised their resources in 2019. Together Chapman and White created a workplace appreciation inventory aligned to the book that allows participants to better understand their preferred language of appreciation. Sales of the book grow each year, as the resources included are proven to provide an understanding of how to communicate appreciation to team members and ensure success effectively. This book guides how to make staff members feel valued, decrease staff turnover, and create an overall more positive work environment.