Listen "The Gratitude Effect — Why Appreciated Teams Perform Better"
Episode Synopsis
In this heart-opening and insight-packed episode of The Leadership Lounge, Karie Millspaugh explores one of the most powerful—and most overlooked—drivers of team performance: gratitude.Karie shares a relatable story from her coaching experience that reveals just how deeply appreciation impacts motivation, loyalty, and the way people show up at work. You’ll learn why employees who feel seen, heard, and valued are more consistent, more focused, and more committed—not because they have to be, but because they want to be.This episode goes beyond the warm and fuzzy side of gratitude and dives into the neuroscience and business strategy behind it. Karie breaks down exactly how appreciation fuels trust, boosts engagement, and strengthens culture—creating a ripple effect that benefits people and profits alike.You’ll walk away with seven simple, actionable ways to integrate gratitude into your daily leadership practice, including:✨ The “60-Second Thank-You”✨ How to personalize praise for each team member✨ Why celebrating progress matters more than perfection✨ How to build gratitude loops into team meetings✨ And more high-impact practices you can start todayWhether you lead a team of two or an organization of thousands, this episode is your reminder that gratitude isn’t soft—it’s smart. It’s strategic. And it has the power to transform the way your people work and the way your company thrives.Tune in now and discover why gratitude is good business—and how to make it part of the culture you create.
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