Newton's Third Law of Motion for employers

III. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

If the law of reciprocity is as real as that law of motion, then as surely as action results in re-action, giving leads to receiving. 

Instead of asking "what did you do?"- which focusses in cold measurable output, employers could publicly recognise (in meetings, newletters, & in gatherings) their staff & teams, by asking:-

"What did you learn?"

"What did you create?"

"What did you share?"

"Who did you help?"

"Who helped you?"

"How did you contribute?"

"What did you give?"

And then share that knowledge. 

So....if you are wondering why you aren't 'getting', have you bothered to ask yourself "What am I giving out?"