Appreciation in the Character Equation

Here’s an equation I’m pondering. Moral values embraced and exercised plus moral values rejected and not exercised equal the true, inner person. It’s an unchanging equation: Character strengths + character weaknesses = you. CS + CW = Y The greater the value of CS, the stronger you will be morally.

Appreciation…

… the Opposite of Disregard, Neglect, and Ungratefulness. The English language uses the word appreciation in several ways. It can refer to enjoyment – appreciating art or music. It can refer to growth in value – known well by accountants and realtors. The character trait appreciation refers to acknowledgement, credit,

Appreciation Lists

Appreciation lists enhance self knowledge and can be extremely valuable. My high school class in New Zealand had the usual mix of students with high self-esteem and those with low self-esteem. In many cases, it was too high or too low. Most needed to find the middle ground – accurate

Appreciation is Basic

Appreciation is a basic requirement of good leadership. Managers, CEO’s, principals, teachers, parents, supervisors – we get others to do their best when we show them prompt, sincere appreciation. After all, people like to work for those who appreciate them. You like to work for people who appreciate you, right?

Appreciate Character Traits!

The source of true appreciation should be a character trait one has built, not an inherited physical trait, or a material possession. It is ever so easy to compliment another on physical appearances: “Your hair is terrific!” It is easy to give a compliment to someone on a new purchase:

Quotes on “Appreciation”

Appreciation …begins by discovering how to observe and recognize others’ good work or good effort, and then acts to mention such work or effort, compliment, and express sincere thanks. “Once we discover how to appreciate the timeless values in our daily experiences, we can enjoy the best things in life.”