Appreciation That Retains Your Best People (Episode 39)
Sat Feb 07 2026
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In this episode, I make the business case for appreciation in eye care and show how to turn recognition into a daily leadership habit. From a smarter Employee of the Month to one-on-ones that build trust, I map the moves that keep great people and lift patient experience.
• why appreciation reduces turnover and costs
• designing Employee of the Month for values and fairness
• using stories to teach what good looks like
• addressing Employee of the Month cynicism with clear criteria and communication
• small rewards and taxation compliance considerations
• applying the five languages of appreciation at work
• giving specific, timely positive feedback every day
• gratitude habits that make praise natural
• peer recognition tools to scale positivity
• one on ones that signal value and uncover blockers
• culture, patient experience and HR risk benefits
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Send us a text In this episode, I make the business case for appreciation in eye care and show how to turn recognition into a daily leadership habit. From a smarter Employee of the Month to one-on-ones that build trust, I map the moves that keep great people and lift patient experience. • why appreciation reduces turnover and costs • designing Employee of the Month for values and fairness • using stories to teach what good looks like • addressing Employee of the Month cynicism with clear criteria and communication • small rewards and taxation compliance considerations • applying the five languages of appreciation at work • giving specific, timely positive feedback every day • gratitude habits that make praise natural • peer recognition tools to scale positivity • one on ones that signal value and uncover blockers • culture, patient experience and HR risk benefits If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show on your podcast app and share it with someone who would value the content. I also invite you to subscribe to my HR newsletter for ophthalmology leaders. You can find information about that at seasoned-advice.com === This episode is brought to you by Seasoned Advice HR, where I help eye care clinics to hire, retain, and manage better — helping you get Better Results Through People. Learn more at seasoned-advice.com. Get my free HR and leadership downloads here: https://www.seasoned-advice.com/signup-for-free-downloads