These ingredients will…
These Ingredients will create a recipe of gratitude at work
It's that time of year again when we dig out the recipes we only use once or twice a year. November is when we focus on what and who we are grateful for. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and there are a few reasons why:
1) The warm and beautiful colors of orange, yellow, and red are my favorite.
2) It's the time of year when we can indulge in delicious food without worrying about the carbs. I mean, with mashed potatoes, yams, stuffing, rolls, and desserts, it's a bit overwhelming, but we love it nonetheless.
3) Most importantly, Thanksgiving is about sitting at the table with our loved ones, eating together, reflecting on what we're grateful for, and expressing our gratitude.
Let me inspire you to bring a sense of gratitude to your workplace. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a recipe of positivity and appreciation that will bring joy to your daily routine. Remember, we all deserve to savor the flavors of a fulfilling work experience, not just during the holidays but every day.
You will need just six ingredients to get started:
1) It all starts with increasing self-awareness. Take just five or ten minutes of your day to pause and reflect. Consider what you did well and evaluate what you could have done differently to achieve the desired outcome. Reflect on how you treated your employees and made your customers feel valued. If you need help pausing and reflecting, you can grab a tool from my website, be sure to scroll down to the middle of the page when you'll see a Reflection and Planner Tool to unleash your inner CHAMP. Click here
2) Grant yourself grace and embrace the opportunity to improve when you fall short of your intentions.
3) It's essential to chat and connect with your direct reports every week. Don't forget to compliment them and let them know what they're doing right. It'll make them feel appreciated and motivated to keep up the excellent work! Be specific with the compliment.
4) Thank them for something, big or small. Be specific about why you thank them, not just a general thank you but give the detail about the reason. Then, use their name. People love hearing the words "thank you" and they love hearing their name.
5) Ask them how they are doing. Not just about their work but them as human beings.
6) If you're wondering how to assist someone, ask them how you can be of help. Since it's probably work-related, you could ask, "What is one thing I could do to make your life easier?"
These six ingredients should be stirred together. Here are some benefits you may experience:
A confident team who feels grateful to work for the company, and you.
Increased appreciation and engagement with each other.
More creativity and collaboration and less complaining and frustration.
Loyalty
Click here to read this brief and timely research study on the benefits of expressing gratitude in the workplace.
This is the time for me to express my gratitude to you for the support you offer me! I appreciate you! Thank you for your commitment to make our world a better place. Thank you for believing and encouraging me.
My intent is always to provide thought, tools and resources. I encourage you to click on some of the links above to learn more so that we can all cross the bridge together.
I'd love to hear from you. What are you grateful for?
Click here to schedule a conversation to discuss how I might support you to unleash your inner champ.
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Guess what? The book I mentioned that I was writing is now in the preorder phase!! The title is RELEARN LEADERSHIP. If you haven't signed up to get on the list yet, please do so Click here. I can't wait to have conversations with you about the contents. I am in the process of creating a cohort mastermind to apply the tools that are in the book. Stay tuned...
I changed the name of my monthly interview show from LinkedIn Live to Champ Chat. It's quickly approaching and will be live on November 15. The title is: Gratitude Unleashed: Finding Grace, Gratitude and Resilience through Challenges. You don't want to miss it. I've got some incredible guests.
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Happy Thanksgiving and keep counting blessings.
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Make today matter.
Shine on!
Creating Significance
Michelle Beauchamp
The Champ Group
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