Category Archive: Gratitude

Gratitude for Leaders: How to Win the Gratitude Battle

“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” Willie Nelson Ungrateful people are: Easily discouraged. Ingratitude creates constant disappointment. “What’s the use.” Resentful of the benefits or advantages others enjoy.… Continue reading

I’ve Never Seen This on a Zoom Call – Have You

I was surprised on a recent video conference call. At the end of a technology check, for a recent online presentation, the team clapped. I’ve never seen that before. Have you? They clapped… Continue reading

How to Honor Strength and Celebrate Progress

Celebration establishes, builds, and reinforces positive culture. A clap does more good than a slap. If you don’t like what you see, start celebrating the things you want to see. The more you… Continue reading

TURKEY’S REVENGE: I BOUGHT A BONE TURKEY FOR THANKSGIVING

After the blessing, I ceremoniously stood as the “man” of the house, to proudly carve the bird. It was one of life’s great moments.

Gratefulness isn’t about Rose-Colored Glasses – the Real Practice of Gratitude

Gratitude expands leadership. Ingratitude corrodes everything it touches. Ingratitude is too dangerous to ignore. The alternatives to gratitude include: Self-absorption. Disappointment. Entitlement. Anger. Accusation. Bitterness. Anxiety. Remembering: Gratitude is a way of remembering… Continue reading

3 Lessons from the Gratitude Project

I’m keeping a gratitude journal for three weeks. Every evening or morning I use a pen to express thanks for three things in a journal. 3 Lessons from the Gratitude Project #1. Community:… Continue reading