SEEN
The Power of Appreciation at Work
A practical, research-informed book for leaders who want to build more connected, engaged workplaces.
SEEN made me want to be my best self for the people I work with, for the people I love, for myself… This book will change you.
Available in paperback and Kindle.
About the book
SEEN: The Power of Appreciation at Work
Being seen is the outcome. Appreciation is how we get there.
At a time when people are craving connection and belonging, SEEN explores one of the simplest and most powerful tools available to us as leaders: appreciation.
Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, leadership research and real-world stories, SEEN explores why appreciation matters, why we hold it back, and how we can get better at expressing it.
Because people are more than their output. And when people feel seen for who they are, it changes how they connect, contribute and thrive.
Five Ideas at the Heart of SEEN
1
People thrive when they feel seen.
Appreciation creates connection, belonging and engagement.
2
Appreciation and recognition aren’t the same.
Recognition values what people do. Appreciation values who they are. Both matter.
3
Appreciation is abundant, free and surprisingly underused.
It doesn’t require a program, budget or leadership title.
4
Small moments can have a big ripple.
Appreciation strengthens individuals, relationships, teams and culture.
5
Appreciation is a skill.
We can learn to notice more, say what we see and make appreciation part of how we lead.
Who is SEEN for?
For leaders who want people to thrive, not simply perform.
And you don’t need a leadership title to make someone feel seen. The ideas in SEEN apply wherever people work, collaborate and connect.
SEEN is for leaders at every level who want to:
- Build stronger relationships and trust
- Create greater connection and belonging
- Strengthen engagement and team culture
- Help people feel valued for who they are, not just what they produce
What Readers Are Saying
★★★★★
“Thoughtful, human, and quietly powerful.”
Excerpts come from Amazon reviews.
Get Your Copy of SEEN
SEEN: The Power of Appreciation at Work is available in paperback and Kindle through Amazon worldwide.
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About the author
Catherine Ducharme
Catherine Ducharme is an author, TEDx speaker, leadership coach and founder of Fluency Leadership. For more than 35 years, she has worked at the intersection of communication and leadership, helping leaders build the relational and emotional intelligence skills that help people and teams thrive. Her work is grounded in a simple belief: when people feel seen, valued and appreciated, everything changes.
Bring SEEN to Your Organization
SEEN can be more than a book. It can start a conversation about how people experience leadership, connection and appreciation at work.
Bulk orders are available for leadership teams, organizations, conferences and professional development programs, with options to add an author conversation, webinar or facilitated learning experience.