In today's Hot Take, Maria talks about gratitude as a practice and catalyst for empathy, collaboration, and well-being.

Listen in as Maria discusses gratitude as a leadership superpower, mental health booster, and cultural glue. She dives into what true gratitude means, why we should be expanding our circles of thanks, and gives us the science behind the strategy of gratitude with practical tips for your own life. Throughout, Maria acknowledges the complex history of Thanksgiving, emphasizing the importance of holding space for both its positive and negative aspects to deepen both our gratitude and our empathy.

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Listen in for…

• Gratitude is the cultural glue to keep your team happy and thriving.
• Recognizing the Thanksgiving paradox and inviting both sides of the conversation.
• The science behind gratitude and how you can start practicing gratitude today to improve performance and well-being.

"Gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring problems — it means facing them with perspective. It’s emotional range training, and emotional range is leadership power." — Maria Ross

Episode References:

The Empathy Edge Podcast Episodes:

• Logan Mallory: How a Culture of Gratitude Boosts Engagement and Mental Health
• November Hot Take: How Gratitude Leads to Empathy

Studies and Data:

• NIH National Library of Medicine:
• The Effects of Gratitude Interventions
• Gratitude in Organizations: A Contribution for Healthy Organizational Contexts
• Harvard Health, Giving Thanks Can Make You Happier
• Dr. Michelle Rozen: Gratitude in Leadership: A Strategic Advantage
• Learned Optimism: Is Martin Seligman’s Glass Half Full?

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