When I first became aware of today’s featured book, I wasn’t convinced an entire book on the topic was necessary.
The idea of showing gratitude seems, well, pretty straightforward. We all know what it means, and most of us can recognize the value of showing it on occasion.
The problem is most of us aren’t nearly as effective at is as we think we are (kind of like our assessment of our own driving skills).
And, as it turns out, there was much for me and, I think, you to learn about this soft skill.
Adrian Gostick is the co-author, along with Chester Elton, of Leading with Gratitude: Eight Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results.
Together, they introduce eight simple ways managers can show employees they are valued. And, they supplement their insights and advice with stories of how many of today’s most successful leaders—such as Alan Mulally of Ford and Hubert Joly of Best Buy—effectively incorporated gratitude into their leadership styles.
Showing gratitude isn’t just about being nice, it’s about being smart—really smart—and it’s a skill that everyone can easily learn.
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In today’s episode, Adrian and I explore:
- Why there is a chasm between knowing that gratitude works and the failure of so many leaders to actually practice it or do it well
- Ways consistently practicing gratitude cab help leaders – or anyone – advance their career
- Some of the critical and most essential gratitude best practices
- And lots more!
Adrian’s New Book
You can order both Leading with Gratitude: Eight Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results right now!
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Books Adrian Recommends
Tough Choices: A Memoir by Carly Fiorina
American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company by Bryce G. Hoffman
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight
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