The Art of Grateful Leadership

Does the Art of Grateful Leadership podcast make a difference?

This is always something on the mind of the host.

When Judy Umlas found out that we were heading to the 100th podcast she got very excited. And when Judy gets excited, it’s contagious

Let me give you some examples of what happens when Judy asked people about  the 100th Episode Celebration podcast.

Over the last week or so, a number of accolades have been received from the Art of Grateful Leadership listeners.

This podcast is filled with listener feedback.  Come in and listen...

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Can you acknowledge someone at the point they first interact with you? Before you have really had any conversation or effect on you?

You probably do this more than you think.

What reminded me of this was an interaction with a chat person from Walt Disney World. She started the chat, before we did anything with her name and …” can I spread some pixie dust and make your stay enjoyable?”  The beginning of the interaction made you feel special, Got you thinking about what was on the horizon, about to begin.

We do the same thing when we see someone that we know will bring adventure or enjoyment into our lives.

Let's talk about this a bit...

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Do you know that acknowledgment is a two-way street?

The art of accepting an acknowledgment should be practiced too.

It is simple, but as they say, simple is not always easy.

We are all Acknowledgment Ambassadors spreading the Acknowledgment Message and Its Importance in today’s world and, into the future. But each of us can feel uncomfortable in receiving an acknowledgment

Let's take a closer look at this...

 Here's the link to the  Dale Carnegie Training of Michigan article quoted in this episode: 

http://www.dalecarnegiewaymi.com/2010/11/04/learn-to-give-honest-and-sincere-appreciation/

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Welcome to the Art of Grateful Leadership podcast.

One of the greatest aspects of being mentored is when the mentor looks deeply and gives the mentee a couple words to take their message to the next level.

Most of the time, it isn’t anything new, it’s just the right time to be heard again.

I had that experience this week when the author of The Power of Acknowledgment and Grateful Leadership: Using the Power of Acknowledgment to Engage All Your People and Achieve Superior Results, Judith W. Umlas stopped me with just a few words.

What were those words?

Come in and listen ...

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Welcome to the Art Of Grateful Leadership

Today, we’re going to talk about my experience with the group of people in the world that I believe needs the most acknowledgment today.  Who are they?

Come listen in…

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Each of us has those people in our life that has made a profound impact on their career

Have you ever thought of acknowledging them?

I think I told everyone about the manager I acknowledged 20+ years after he fired me

People probably have two specific questions in their head:

1. Why did you acknowledge someone for firing you?
2. Why did you wait over 20 years?

Both of those are valid questions and both of them will have to wait for another podcast

Today I want to focus on a more recent management experience...

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In my last episode, I mentioned that I recently had the privilege of Jury Duty

The case was not fun, as crime never is.

During my time on the jury I learned a lot about what human beings are capable of and at that time, I had a choice to make.

The choice to look for the good in the world, and to acknowledge it.

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Welcome to the Art of Grateful Leadership Podcast

Acknowledgment can take place anywhere

Even in the Jury Room

Resulting from a trial

Let me tell you about it…

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In this episode, I want to turn towards those that inspire us during hard times.

And, if you are from Detroit, you probably heard that some of us are heading into some hard times. You see, for those of us that are employed at General Motors,  there have been some white-collar layoffs taking place.

And that puts each and every one of us on edge

During these times, there  will always be those people that inspire others, no matter what the outcome. One of those people is my co-worker, Bonnie.

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In this episode I want to turn things around a little bit...

I would imagine that most of the people listening to this podcast are the “Acknowledgers”

But I want you to think about the receiving end of Acknowledgment

I want to have you remember the last time you were the “Acknowledgee”

Why?

Because it’s time to remember the why.

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