Gratitude as a Leadership Practice

Gratitude isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practice that strengthens teams, families, and even the brain. Neuroscience shows that expressing appreciation increases dopamine and oxytocin, chemicals that fuel trust and belonging. When leaders intentionally acknowledge others, they shift collective energy from tension to appreciation.

PQ™ insight: Gratitude activates the Appreciate Sage power, helping you focus on abundance rather than lack.
Brain-Based Coaching: Acknowledging effort, not just results, sustains intrinsic motivation.
Yoga Therapy: Mindful gratitude journaling or a short breath meditation each morning rewires your emotional state toward openness and peace.

Empowering Questions for the Week:

• “Who made my day easier, and have I told them?”

• “What lesson or challenge am I grateful for?”

• “How can I express genuine appreciation today?”

Practical Action:
At your Thanksgiving gathering or next team meeting, invite everyone to name one person who made a positive difference this month—and what they appreciated about them. Witness how gratitude shifts the emotional climate immediately.

Coaching Reflection:

“When I lead with gratitude, what ripple effect does it create?”

Closing Thought:
Gratitude turns leadership into legacy—it reminds people they matter.