Mattering (RaRa)

Knowledge Building:

Mattering is defined as the experience of believing & feeling significant to those around us.

Equation for Mattering = feeling valued + adding value.

You discovered the formula for “Mattering” during the Revitalize training program. Today, let’s review those four powerful strategies for leaders to intentionally make their employees feel valued and appreciated.

Strategy 1: Recognition

Identify and acknowledge your team members’ presence, authenticity, strengths, and contributions. Recognize their efforts and achievements, fostering a culture of appreciation and validation.

Strategy 2: Affirmation

Offer emotional support, praise, and encouragement to your employees. Provide reassurance of their capabilities and value, boosting their confidence and morale.

Strategy 3: Respect

Treat your team members with high regard, acknowledging their worth and unique contributions. Cultivate an environment where everyone feels respected and valued, fostering trust and collaboration.

Strategy 4: Appreciation

Express gratitude for your team members’ contributions to the team or company. Recognize their efforts with sincerity and appreciation, reinforcing their sense of purpose and belonging.

By implementing these strategies, leaders can celebrate diversity, build trust, create a positive work environment, and reaffirm open communication. Remember, intentional actions to make employees feel valued lead to increased engagement, productivity, and overall well-being.

Activity

Reflect on these 4 strategies.

What approaches or changes have you made with your team since completing the Revitalize program?(Required)

Identify two actionable strategies you can implement with your team this week.(Required)

Self-Assessment

Self-Assessment:(Required)

Rate your current ability to foster “mattering” with your team or organization 1-5 (5 highest).

Challenge

Create a Strengths Identification Opportunity. Recognizing and acknowledging personal strengths reinforces the idea that each team member brings valuable contributions to the group. Have each individual identify their responsibilities and share their strengths with the team. Put these items into a chart to allow people to know who is a subject matter expert and who to ask for help. You can add additional information to the chart like where information might be stored within the team.