Despite years’ of headlines about the importance of workplace well-being and culture, the latest Gallup State of the Global Workplace report paints a stark picture: global employee engagement has declined yet again. But one overlooked yet deeply effective lever for change is also one of the simplest: genuine appreciation.

It might be considered “a soft skill,” but when practiced with consistency and care, appreciation can reshape teams, rewire the brain, and reinvigorate entire cultures. Here’s how leaders can turn everyday recognition into a powerful force for performance—and why it’s one of the most untapped tools in the leadership playbook:

1. Understand the neuroscience

Appreciation doesn’t just feel good, it changes the brain and can be a high-impact leadership tool, according to A

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