How it Started, My SLOW path to Gratitude
How did me, the skeptic, practical problem-solving thinking person convince myself that gratitude has benefits? Here’s my gratitude origin story. While jogging slowly at dusk over five years ago on cold New England winter day, I took a spectacular, airborne,...Grateful Leaders, Truths, and Practices 2024 Summary
Imagine people being as nice and joyful year-round as they are during the holidays. It’s possible, with gratitude. Gratitude is not just for holidays. It is a skill that can be used and made stronger every day. Last year, I interviewed leaders and many others who...Truth #2 – Gratitude is a Strategic Leadership Skill
I don’t know about you, but I’m already planning for next year. Here’s something to consider: more gratitude. Stop eye-rolling and keep reading. I know you are already grateful because you follow me somehow unless you are family and feel an obligation. BUT (I rarely...Is it too Soon to Be Grateful?
Are you joyous and happy, grief-stricken and sad, or just burned out? Regardless, it is NOT too soon to be grateful. Now is a perfect time to be genuinely grateful, without fake or forced gratitude. Faking or forcing gratitude is one of the thirty gratitude...Truth #1 – Gratitude Makes EVERYTHING better
What problem are you facing right now? Is it life-altering, unable to deliver as promised, or are you stuck in traffic? Regardless of the level of the problem, have you tried gratitude? Regardless of size, gratitude is part of the solution to all problems. A strong...Are You Grateful For That Annoying Person Or Thing?
Do you know that annoying pressure tire sensor on your car? It looks like a harp with an exclamation point in the middle. The one that tells you your tire pressure might be low. Do you run right out to get it checked? Or ignore it? Mine was too sensitive, going off...Polite Canadians and Gratitude are NOT the Same Things
The hospitality industry, with its DNA deeply rooted in gratitude, often doesn’t label it as such. Brian, a seasoned professional in this field, has a unique take on this. Despite not practicing daily gratitude, he embodies a spirit of gratitude. Our...Planks, Teeth, and Gratitude: Some Ideas to Build Your Practice
I’ve known Maria for over twenty years, and it surprised me when she told me how she started her gratitude practice. She is an accomplished executive coach, trained as an interfaith minister. She is fiercely independent, smart, and my friend. She doesn’t...Grateful Border Wall Destroyer
She has been there and done that. The Statue of Liberty used to be a tourist attraction to her, but in 1995, it became a symbol of her new home. She has been an immigration lawyer since 2006 and was an immigrant to the United States. Saja is a business immigration...
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