February is a month to celebrate and acknowledge love, appreciation, and interpersonal connections. Which begs the question – how do you use communication to connect?
Everyone communicates differently. Your communication style impacts all aspects of your life, whether its your personal relationships at home or your professional relationships at the office.
One way to evaluate communication styles is through the lens of personality types. The 5 Languages of Appreciation method dives into how people with different personalities give and receive appreciation in different ways through Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch.
When presenting or hosting a meeting, it is important to adapt to the unique needs of your audience. Use these tips to help you cater your communication to all 5 appreciation languages in the workplace: