Jan 13 2024 19 mins 1
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Gratitude may seem like just another soft, squishy, unnecessary topic that’s not worth our time. Who’s got time for this, right? I don’t! But gratitude is so much more. It’s powerful. It is necessary. Gratitude requires leaders to have the discipline to slow down, be more present and aware of others, and remain grateful no matter the circumstances.
For this week’s episode, we explore what gratitude is, why it matters for leaders, and 5 ways that you can begin thoughtfully expressing it with your people today. The habits are as simple as:
- Saying thank you more regularly
- Recognizing people in emails and meetings
- Sharing “3rd party praise”
- Writing a gratitude card or two per week
- Start a team gratitude ritual
We dive into each of these activities to help you understand how to put them into action now. We end by offering important considerations to carry out these behaviors authentically, effectively, and efficiently.
So, check out this week’s new episode and share it with a friend or colleague. We know it will be well worth you and their time.
Things We Reference in the Episode
- Love Does, by Bob Goff
- An Everyone Culture, by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey
- Leading with Gratitude, by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton
- Data reporting on why so many managers avoid giving praise (HBR)
- APA Survey on feeling valued at work (APA)
Related Episodes & Resources
- #11 Words Matter: 10 Ways to Be More Intentional with Your Words
- 13 Ways to Lead with Humility
- The Case for Kindness
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