By Andy Bailey, an EO Nashville member and president of Petra Coach

When it comes to running a successful business, I’ve learned that giving appreciation is an art form. While flexing the appreciation muscle can be a daunting task, it’s absolutely needed to keep my team—and my business—moving forward. In my coaching firm, I’ve discovered the value of consistently showing my staff the appreciation they both expect and deserve. Here are three things I learned along the way.