The tension between appreciation and valuing others in the workplace can determine a culture of a vibrant workplace.

There are so many obstacles to overcome when it comes to appreciation. Everyone feels appreciation differently and appreciation can be shown in many different ways. Building trust amongst your co-workers is a key and from that trust you build up a team that will follow.

The book comes in 4 parts

How management can create obstacles
When workplace culture stymies growth
The Challenge of differences
Employee characteristics that can create problems

It comes to knowing your team and building a team. Each of these takes time. If you read any of The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts it may seem like recycle but in the work force and as a leader. The most important of this text is the value of others which we all can learn from.

A Special Thank You to Moody Publishers and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

The Vibrant Workplace (Overcoming the Obstacles to Creating a Culture of Appreciation) by Paul E. White is a believable approach to promoting excellence and a sense of teamwork with personal worth in a company. I am not anyone’s boss or administrator, but I have been an employee for many years so I appreciate the change in work culture that the book encourages.

It is easy to read; not just theory but practical ideas and examples. The changes seem workable with initial time and effort. What a difference the everyday workplace could be if implemented.

The Vibrant Workplace (Overcoming the Obstacles to Creating a Culture of Appreciation) by Paul E. White is like a breath of fresh air for the workplace. I am retired now after having worked for many academic leaders with different personalities and different approaches to leadership. Some were Christians while some never said anything about their spiritual lives. However, each one could have used the mindset and strategies given in this book. Each one of us who worked under them could have used the same principles.

It is extremely readable but more important clearly doable. I’m thinking of gifting it to some leaders I know.

As a Public Administrator, I found this book to be captivating, informative, and thought-provoking. In my opinion, this book belongs on the shelf (or Kindle shelf) of every HRM Professional, Manager, Public Administrator, and employee who have to work with people, but desire less drama and more engagement.

Giving this one: 5 stars