The Surprising Benefits of Gratitude Every Team Should Know

The secret weapon for boosting team morale and achieving your goals

Ruth Black/Stocksy

Expressing gratitude is a powerful force that can transform teams and workplaces. Unfortunately, we rarely associate gratitude with the workplace. Many believe organizations are transactional and strictly professional, with no room for forgiveness, gratitude, or compassion.

Gratitude at work is still a relatively new topic, but it's gaining traction.

As I'm writing this piece while we approach Thanksgiving in the United States, it's the perfect time to reflect and be thankful.

Let's explore how your team can harness its potent force to foster more cohesive, innovative work environments. Its power is universal, transcending borders and special occasions.

Why Gratitude Is So Important

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more." – Melody Beattie

Appreciation is about recognizing the good things in life, like seeing the positives in experiences and people. Gratitude goes one step further. It means recognizing that the positive things …