March 2004
Beginner
28 pages
36m
English
Meeting Social Needs

People have a variety of needs: physiological, safety, and social. The social needs generally have two components: the desire to be validated by others and the desire to be part of something that is greater than oneself. Building morale, pride, and spirit helps to meet these social needs.
We are naturally drawn to people, situations, and organizations that validate us. What does being validated mean? For many of us, it means the following:
• Being appreciated, recognized, and treated with respect, trust, dignity, and fairness
• Being encouraged to feel special, valued, important, significant, cared about, and worthy
• Receiving ...
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