Show me a leader who is happy with everything and I’ll show you a loser. The gift of young leaders is unhappiness. The tragedy of old leaders is contentment.
Unhappiness and discontent ignite passion for change.
Warning:
Slime pits of ingratitude lie just beyond unhappiness. Nothing de-motivates like churlish ungratefulness. On the other hand, gratitude provides rich feedback that motivates forward movement.
Gratitude expels.
- Hate shrivels when gratefulness comes to play.
- Worry lessens with thankfulness.
- Unhappiness cringes in the presence of gratitude.
- Anger softens with thank you.
The 4 powers of gratitude:
- Freedom from the past. Bitterness binds; gratitude releases.
- Freedom to celebrate. Do you celebrate enough? No!
- Freedom to perform. Ungratefulness beats down; gratitude builds up.
- Freedom to connect.
The connecting power of gratitude:
Gratitude opens hearts. People run toward gratefulness and away from ingratitude.
Thankfulness feels like love.
Ungratefulness feels like hate.
Gratitude invites.
Ingratitude repels.
Gratitude enhances impact.
Feeling or behavior:
Think of gratitude as a behavior not a feeling. Express it; don’t wait to feel it. Behave your way into the feeling. But, never lie.
Be thankful for:
- Challenges.
- Lessons learned.
- Progress.
- Consistency.
- Excellence.
- Opportunities.
Bonus: Be thankful for what you have.
Show me a leader who is ungrateful and I’ll show you a loser. Gratefulness answers the unhappiness leaders feel. Today’s challenge: tap into gratitude.
How has ungratefulness impacted you or your organization?
How has gratitude helped you?
What gratitude tips can you offer?