Many people have encouraged me to write a book on the languages of appreciation and the impact they can have on employee satisfaction and increased productivity. Since my experience has been in the area of marriage and family counseling, I wanted to find a coauthor who had both the academic credentials and business experience. When I met Dr. Paul White, I knew that I had found such a person. For the past several years, Dr. White has specialized in helping family-owned businesses effectively pass the company to the next generation. In that role, he has worked closely with leaders in a diverse array of organizations.