Backstage Pass: Ep. 33 - Why the Five Love Languages Matter at Work with Dr. Gary Chapman
Dr. gary chapman bio
Dr. Gary Chapman is an experienced and well-respected family counselor, and a well-known author having written more than forty books. He hosts a nationally syndicated radio program, A Love Language Minute, and a Saturday morning program, Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, that air on more than 400 stations.
The 5 Love Languages, one of Chapman’s most popular titles, topped various bestseller charts for years. It has been published in more than 50 languages, sold more than 14 million copies and is currently on the New York Times best-seller list. Dr. Chapman has been directly involved in real-life family counseling for more than 40 years.
Dr. Chapman holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in anthropology from Wheaton College and Wake Forest University, respectively. He received his Ph.D. degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has taken postgraduate work at the University of North Carolina and Duke University.
Dr. Chapman and his wife, Karolyn, have been married for more than 45 years and reside in Winston- Salem, N.C. The Chapmans have two grown children, Shelley and Derek.
show notes
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Dr. Gary Chapman, bestselling author of The Five Love Languages and one of the most trusted voices on relationships, to explore why feeling valued is at the heart of both healthy relationships and healthy workplaces — and why good intentions alone aren’t enough.
Drawing from decades of counseling experience and real-world research, Dr. Chapman shares how the Five Love Languages framework came to life, why it resonated across cultures, and how the same principles now help organizations address disengagement, morale, and retention.
Key topics in this episode include:
The true origin story behind The Five Love Languages
Why people can feel unloved or unappreciated even when effort is present
The five love languages and how they shape emotional connection
Why most people naturally give love the way they want to receive it
How the Love Languages framework translates into the workplace
Research showing why lack of appreciation drives employee turnover
Why appreciation is not one-size-fits-all at work
A simple, brave question leaders can ask to help people feel valued
How Dr. Chapman structures his keynote presentations to engage diverse audiences
Why organizations that prioritize appreciation create healthier, more productive cultures
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