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Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message.Mind Pilot Episode 85In this Mind Pilot episode, Dr. Jana Price Sharps explores why simple gratitude, offered consistently and sincerely, can transform homes, teams, and communities. From thanking a spouse for nightly dishes to acknowledging a child for making the bed, she shows how noticing the ordinary builds trust and connection. Drawing on first responder stories and leadership examples, Dr. Jana contrasts balanced feedback with chronic nitpicking, and explains why people thrive when their efforts are seen. The message is clear, you have the right to a happy life, and you can help others lift up by choosing appreciation over criticism, one thirty second thank you at a time. Bullet pointsWHY THANKS MATTERS: how small, specific appreciation improves trust, motivation, and connectionHOME EXAMPLES: thanking spouses and kids for daily contributions, celebrating effort and consistencyWORKPLACE LEADERSHIP: balancing correction with recognition, from sergeants to administratorsPRAISE WITH INTEGRITY: avoid empty compliments, catch people doing good, use concrete languageSupport the show
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