This will be first in series on Leadership traits and how to integrate them into your management style. Fully utilize your leadership skills daily to advance. It’s not hard. Just do it!
Gratefulness is simple. We can each do it several times a day. During our interactions. Not just with staff. With others. Recognize contributions.
There is simple correlation: People that are grateful inspire others. They build trust.
What do grateful people do differently?
Mentors like to invest in grateful people. These people give more support to others. They build trust through their support.
People want to work with grateful people.
Increased support typically means faster results. No wonder mentors like working with them.
Keys to gratefulness?
Recognizing the contributions others make. Publicly acknowledging contributions.
Sharing credit
Accepting responsibility when things don‘t go right.
Always be fair, both visually and verbally. Show pleasure when acknowledging.
Benefits of gratefulness
People that are grateful get asked to participate in more opportunities.
Leaders know they will be supported
Grateful people take advantage of opportunities. They separate themselves from their peers.
Encouraging and engaging others earns support of others.
Grateful people generate self-fulfilling prophecies.
Building collaboration is key leadership trait.
Assess those around you. Who exhibits gratefulness? How can you support them? Learn from them and have some of their gratefulness rub off on you.
Simple Call to Action
Each day acknowledge accomplishments of at least 3 others.
Show you care.
Acknowledge visually. Smile. Carry yourself with confidence. Speak with confidence. Have positive tone to your voice.
We all can find opportunities to express our gratefulness daily. Everyone appreciates sincere recognition.
Think about leadership traits you admire. Make sure you are using them yourself. Stand out. Great leaders recognize need to refresh themselves.
Tom Ferree is the founder of Ferree & Associates and SecureEmploy, organizations focused on helping companies find exceptional talent and helping professionals advance their careers. Since founding Ferree & Associates in 1977, Tom has worked extensively with hospitality companies, executives, and rising leaders across the industry. Through SecureEmploy, he shares practical career strategies, leadership insights, and real-world advice to help professionals grow their careers and help organizations build stronger teams.
