Adrian Gostick, a #1 bestselling leadership author and global workplace expert, joins us to discuss the transformative power of gratitude in the workplace and beyond. He emphasizes that gratitude is not just about saying thank you, but about recognizing and expressing appreciation in ways that are meaningful to others. With a wealth of experience working with top organizations like Bank of America and Cisco, Adrian shares insights on how effective communication and a strong culture of appreciation can...
Adrian Gostick, a #1 bestselling leadership author and global workplace expert, joins us to discuss the transformative power of gratitude in the workplace and beyond. He emphasizes that gratitude is not just about saying thank you, but about recognizing and expressing appreciation in ways that are meaningful to others. With a wealth of experience working with top organizations like Bank of America and Cisco, Adrian shares insights on how effective communication and a strong culture of appreciation can drive employee engagement and innovation, especially during challenging times. He also highlights the generational differences in motivation and the importance of tailoring leadership approaches to meet the unique needs of team members. This conversation delves into practical strategies for fostering a positive work environment and enhancing personal well-being through gratitude.
Adrian Gostick, a leading voice in corporate culture and engagement, joins Laban to share insights from his extensive experience in nurturing high-performance teams. With his latest book, *Leading with Gratitude*, Gostick emphasizes the transformative power of gratitude in the workplace, especially during challenging times like a global pandemic. He discusses how effective leadership is not just about driving results, but about cultivating a culture where employees feel valued and recognized. Through anecdotes and research, he highlights that organizations which prioritize gratitude see enhanced trust and engagement among their staff, resulting in improved performance. Gostick points out that the modern workforce, particularly younger generations, craves constant feedback and support, which contrasts sharply with traditional notions of autonomy. This shift in mindset requires leaders to adapt their approaches to meet the evolving needs of their teams, ensuring that communication and encouragement are at the forefront of their management styles.
Throughout the conversation, Gostick shares his journey from a background in journalism to becoming a top-ranked leadership guru, underscoring the importance of passion and authenticity in one’s career. He reflects on the lessons learned from coaching leaders across various industries, emphasizing that the core of effective leadership lies in understanding and addressing the unique motivations of each individual within a team. By fostering environments where gratitude is regularly expressed, leaders can not only enhance employee satisfaction but also drive innovation and resilience in their organizations. This discussion serves as a reminder of the profound impact simple acts of appreciation can have in the workplace, and Gostick offers practical strategies for integrating gratitude into daily practices for leaders at all levels.
Takeaways:
- Adrian Gostick emphasizes the importance of gratitude in enhancing workplace culture and engagement.
- Research shows that trust and open communication are vital for employee engagement during crises.
- Younger generations value constant feedback and coaching rather than autonomy in the workplace.
- Creating a culture of gratitude involves recognizing individual contributions in specific, meaningful ways.
- Adrian's experience shows that organizations can thrive by focusing on employee well-being and development.
- The impact of gratitude practices can significantly improve mental health and resilience during tough times.
#1 bestselling leadership author Adrian Gostick provides real solutions on managing change, driving innovation, and leading high-performance teams. Gostick is a global workplace expert and thought leader in the fields of corporate culture, leadership, and engagement.
He is founder of the training and consulting company The Culture Works and author of the #1 New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle and The Best Team Wins. His books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold 1.5 million copies around the world.
As a leadership expert, he has been called “fascinating,” by Fortune magazine and “creative and refreshing” by the New York Times. Gostick has appeared on NBC’s Today Show and CNN, and is often quoted in The Economist, Newsweek, and Wall Street Journal. If you Google the 30 Top Leadership Gurus, he is ranked #3 in Leadership and #9 in Organizational Culture; and he is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s MG100 ‘Pay it
Forward’ Coaching Cohort.
His consulting clients include Danaher, Bank of America, Cisco, Rolls Royce, Procter & Gamble, Hewlett Packard, Bell Helicopter, and California Pizza Kitchen.
Gostick is co-author of the New York Times and #1 BusinessWeek, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling books All In, The Carrot Principle and The Best Team Wins.
More than 1.5 million copies of his books have been sold in more than 50 countries.
In 2020, Adrian released latest book and soon-to-be bestseller Leading with Gratitude which is now available everywhere.
https://www.adriangostick.com
