What’s Really Important to Effective Leadership

culled from:switchandshift.com

Here in the United States, we’re celebrating thanksgiving today. A holiday surrounded by the idea of giving thanks. Among the many other things we’re thankful for, YOU are our greatest blessing. We wanted to extend a heartfelt thanks to our generous community. You are a people of great resolve and character, and we are honored you’ve chosen to spend so much time, talents, and treasures supporting the human-side movement. We have truly become a community of purpose and it’s a privilege to work alongside all of you. Thank you.

So in an effort to shake things up a bit, we simply wanted to steer your attention to a few “marked moment” pieces we’ve shared this past year to remind you of what’s really important. Here are some of our (and your!) favorites — cheers!

The Power of a Grateful Leader by Matthew Gordon

Expressing gratitude effectively is an art form. If done correctly, gratitude generates positive energy that benefits the employee, you, and your organization as a whole. Gratitude doesn’t have to be extravagant as long as it’s sincere. To get the most out of gratitude, you should always…
Utilizing Your Natural Advantage by John E. Michel

In many ways, gratitude is the ultimate positive emotion as it expands our sense of well-being and enhances our appreciation for those people or things that brighten our day or lighten our load. Perhaps this is why gratitude is frequently described as a gift that keeps on giving.
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The Power of Gratitude by Robert L. Dilenschneider

Lack of gratitude may not be life endangering, but it certainly isn’t life enhancing. In a capitalistic society, it’s easy to keep reaching for more — more money, more power, more success. We forget to step back and appreciate what we have. Our leaders can help. By their example, they remind us of the power of thanks.


The Importance of Grace to Leadership by Shawn Murphy

Grace allows you to remain calm when it’s easier to be angry. Grace allows you to be still to hear and learn what is and isn’t being said. Grace strengthens your actions to remain true to your leadership philosophy and to humanity without selling out. Grace helps you to be humble. Grace guides you to treat people as people. If ever there is a time where we need more grace in your leadership it is today.