When people think of important leadership characteristics, thankfulness is probably not usually at the top of the list, but maybe it should.
Being thankful is a sign of contentment and also a sign that you are paying attention to what is going on in your organization or team. A thankful person notices people and appreciates what they are doing. A leader must be "other-focused". Self-consumed people are rarely thankful because they only pay attention to their own actions and other's reactions to them.
As you sit around a table this Thursday think about this concept. Would others describe you as thankful? Do you constantly show appreciation to others for how they make your life and organization better?
Be a thankful person. Be a leader.
1 comment:
This is so true. Sometimes we forget just how lucky we are to have the basics like food and clean water. But being able to sit down and eat a great meal surrounded by loved ones is truly a miracle. So often we get caught up in the things we don't truly need. Maybe we need to learn to be thankful for the things that truly matter before we lose them.
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