“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” – Anonymous
Welcome to the Gems and Nuggets mini-series-themed, Gratitude Thursdays.  Listen to Lead Activator @MaryAnneMwaura as she shares in this month of Thanksgiving. #Pressplay 
What are you grateful for in 2021? 

"Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount." ~ Clare Boothe Luce
What do you believe is the single most important quality that leaders today need to survive the future of work? According to Brené Brown, the leading American researcher and author on vulnerability, empathy, and shame, its courage. In the fourth episode of the Gems and Nuggets Podcast in 2021, our Lead Activator MaryAnne Mwaura speaks to Patricia Ithau. 

Growing into a courageous leader who leads their organizations in authentic and sustainable ways benefits your company and career. "A courageous leader has the gift of giving, courage comes in so many forms, in that you're not afraid to give off yourself. In giving of yourself, then courage is perceived," says Patricia. Courageous leaders who live their values instead of just talking about them are never silent about hard things.

She continues to encourage women in leadership to bring their authentic selves and to let the right people be aware that they are available for opportunities.  
What makes for great Leadership?
 
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“Stop seeing it as office politics and start seeing it as office partnerships.”― @Erin Hatzikostas
In the third episode of the Gems and Nuggets Podcast in 2021, our Lead Activator @MaryAnneMwaura speaks to @HopeMurera the MD @Zep-RE.
Viewing corporate politics from the perspective of simple human interactions allows you to operate within that framework in a completely authentic way and leverage your natural strengths.
"Lead like a woman, women have the most effective style of leadership because women lead with empathy, love, and care," says Hope. 
She continues to encourage women in leadership to act in the light, position their organization as highly professional with good governance.  
How can you manage corporate politics effectively? #PressPlay 

“In Pushback, top leadership consultant Selena Rezvani (she/her) argues that self-advocacy is critical to success. Yet women initiate negotiations four times less often than men, resulting in getting less of what they want—promotion opportunities, plum assignments, and higher pay.”

In the second episode of the Gems and Nuggets Podcast in 2021, our Lead Activator MaryAnne Mwaura speaks to Racey Muchilwa who leads 46 countries in the SSA region at Novartis

Racey takes us through her leadership journey, "Softness is the biggest strength you can put on the table when you are leading people," says Racey. She also encourages women leaders to exercise and strengthen the muscle of learning to push back whenever disrespect is served.

Do you push back, ask and stand up for what you want? #PressPlay

“The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” —William James
Leaving a legacy as a professional is something few people are able to do, it takes faith, drive, and consistency. Everyone’s legacy is different. 
In the first episode of the Gems and Nuggets Podcast in 2021, it was an honor to have the legendary woman of many firsts, @Dr.MaryOkelo hold a conversation with our Lead Activator  @MaryAnneMwaura
Dr. Okelo highlights that as a woman, you always have to be conscious and look at what is happening to other women. Are there things we can do to support them? She encourages fellow women leaders to take it upon themselves, to support women because we ascend by lifting others. #ListenUp 
What will your legacy be? 
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"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough." Oprah Winfrey

Our Lead Activator @MaryAnneMwaura had a chat with @Wawira Njiru in this last episode of 2020, themed “Harnessing The Power of Gratitude”. 
Gratitude is an often -overlooked aspect of leadership. Acquiring an attitude of gratitude is tough. But if you make the effort to practice it every day, in the midst of your hardship, you might find the thing that entirely transforms your life.

Wawira shares with us that having gratitude for the beginnings, for how hard it has been, and for how much that has changed her as a person is important, she is now thankful for the lessons and growth gained over time. 
As we close out the year 2020, we wish you a Merry Christmas and we look forward to engaging with you in the New Year- and pray that it's a year filled with gratitude, success, and good health for all! #PressPlay 
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Our Lead Activator MaryAnne Mwaura had a chat with Tewa Onasanya in this last season of 2020, themed ‘Harnessing the Power of Gratitude”.

Research shows that gratitude encourages prosocial behavior as well as strengthen workplace relationships. It also reduces depressive symptoms via positive reframing and thus can have a positive impact on employee well-being. 

Tewa shares how the more you practice being grateful for specific elements of your life, the more you will have to be grateful for. It’s the same with the people around you. 
What strategies would help to nurture and sustain an attitude of gratitude in your work context? 
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