Thanksgiving is coming up, but with how topsy-turvy the world has felt this year, it’s beneficial to go the extra mile in giving thanks. Slowing down to think about what we’re grateful for can help promote the right mindset for your day. Demonstrating gratitude to those around us can also improve relationships with coworkers, business partners, and customers - even potentially drawing prospects.

In the first November episode, Jillian discusses 3 different ways to practice gratitude: with ourselves, with team members, and with clients. This simple measure can make a huge impact in creating a positive environment and finding mental calm.

Takeaways from this episode:
- Writing in a gratitude journal each morning is a helpful practice to start the day.
- What you’re grateful for doesn’t have to be huge or life-changing - it can be as simple as giving thanks for a pet or a sunny day.
- Self-care activities demonstrate gratitude to yourself, and help you feel and do your best as a leader.
- Listen to your employees; demonstrate genuine interest by asking questions.
- Observing milestones like work anniversaries is an opportunity to pause and celebrate achievements.
- Get creative with opportunities to show gratitude, paying attention to special circumstances.
- The gesture of a thank-you gift truly goes far, especially when you include personalized touches.

Topics covered in this episode:
- Gratitude in the workplace
- Love languages
- How to use love languages to improve communication with your team
- Corporate gifting strategy
- Positive impact of being human in the workplace

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