The Impact Of Gratitude On A Leader’s Life

As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s never more appropriate to consider the impact of gratitude on our lives, especially as a leader. There’s so much to be thankful for and so much we take for granted.

Have you ever been led by someone who lacked gratitude? You could tell, couldn’t you? They walked around with a sour look on their face, their actions displayed disdain to those around them, and there was this sense of tension in the air.

A person that lacks gratitude is hard to be around. Do you know what’s even harder? Being around a leader who lacks gratitude.

It’s impressive what gratitude can do for you. According to the Mayo Clinic, studies have shown that feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood, and immunity. On top of that, when you are grateful, you decrease depression, anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain, and the risk of disease! 

5 Leadership Books To Read In May 2023

I regularly get asked what I’m reading or what books would be great for an up-and-coming leader. It’s one of the reasons I provide a new list of 5 books every month.

We’re now entering May 2023. Where did the time go? 

This means it’s time for another entry in the leadership books to-read list. This month, I’m taking a look at great leadership books that can change the way you think. They’ll inspire you to do more than you ever imagined.

Without further ado, here’s your books for May.

5 Leadership Books To Read In May 2023

1. Chasing Failure: How Falling Short Sets You Up for Success by Ryan Leak:

I began to listen to Ryan Leak’s book while on a run. I wasn’t too interested in the topic but soon became fascinated with Leak’s story.

Dealing With Workload Pressure

You know that sinking feeling. The one where your heart flutters because of the ever-increasing workload pressure you’re under.

The flutter isn’t the fluttering you feel when you see your bride walk down the aisle. Or the flutter you feel when you see your kid score his first big-boy touchdown.

Man with hands on face. Looks overwhelmed

Photo by Christian Erfurt

No, the flutter you feel in your heart when you realize how heavy your workload is is different. This flutter is like the flutter of a dying moth.

The moth is on its last legs. His body is giving out. His wings flutter but they don’t lift him. He’s on a death spiral.

That’s the kind of flutter you feel when your workload is overwhelming.

You feel like you have no way of ever recovering. You feel like you’re buried beneath your work responsibilities. There’s no way out!!!

Or is there?