5 Things I Learned From 30 Days of Gratitude

My gratitude practice: Record one point of gratitude every day. (It must be written, not simply thought.) Lessons from 30 days of gratitude: #1. Gratitude is disproportionately beneficial. Overall, November was more enjoyable… Continue reading

The Five Freedoms of Gratitude

“Ingratitude is the essence of vileness.” Immanuel Kant Ingratitude is weak, small, ugly, arrogant, and contagious. Unthankful leaders repel healthy followers. Companions of ingratitude: Fear. Entitlement. Envy. Blame. Anger. Freedom: Gratitude is freedom.… Continue reading

A Way of Seeing that Expands Leadership

Gratitude is a way of seeing, even when life isn’t perfect. The opposite of gratitude: Envy. You can’t enjoy what you have because others have more. Blindness. You close your eyes to goodness.… Continue reading

7 Ways to Rise Above Grumpy Leadership

A leader who never laughs has an unhappy team. Happy people go further than grumps. And they enjoy the journey. Order of operation: Happy people are more successful than grumps. You might believe… Continue reading

You Have to See This – An Experiment in Gratitude

Gratefulness turns unhappiness on its head. People run toward gratefulness and away from ingratitude. Thankfulness feels like love.Ungratefulness feels like hate. Gratitude invites.Ingratitude repels. Gratitude transforms. Gratitude project: Think of someone who has… Continue reading

The 5 Enemies of Gratitude that Blow Up Your Leadership

Talented leaders rise on the wings of gratitude. The 5 enemies of gratitude: #1. Bob Betterthan. Bob is an expert faultfinder. He’s ungrateful because no one quite measures up. #2. Sam Serveme. Sam… Continue reading