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The Art of Grateful Leadership

The Art of Grateful Leadership

By Judith W. Umlas

This podcast will inspire you to become a grateful leader and bring out the best in your people by dramatically increasing levels of engagement, productivity, and willingness to take initiative.

Create a culture of appreciation in your organization. Tap into the power of your personal commitment to acknowledging people and expressing your gratitude to them in an authentic, heartfelt manner.
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Art of Grateful Leadership Podcast # 193: “Turning the Tables”

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Apr 18, 202305:11
Podcast #198 - The Joy of Nurturing Talent

Podcast #198 - The Joy of Nurturing Talent

Join Art of Grateful Leadership Podcast host Judith W. Umlas as she discusses the joy and feeling of accomplishment we experience as leaders when we nurture and help develop great talent. Her “living example” is Ken Terry, IIL’s Director of Client Services, who she and others at IIL (including CEO E. LaVerne Johnson)  knew had a fantastic voice for promos, ads and video introductions. But how to get him started was the issue. So experience Ken’s  process and his progress, once Judy is appointed Ken’s Coach. Then be a “witness” to his big breakthrough – and his break into official voiceover talent ranks!

Sep 16, 202211:59
Podcast #197 The Organic Alignment of Agile, Scrum and Grateful Leadership!

Podcast #197 The Organic Alignment of Agile, Scrum and Grateful Leadership!

Join host Judith W. Umlas as she interviews Agile Consultant and former CEO of Scrum Alliance, Howard Sublett in an engaging and both fun and action-filled conversation. They discuss Howard’s passion to bring humanity to the workplace, and some amazing steps and practices he has initiated in organizations to do so. These include the “affirmation circle” for departing employees and the Gratitude Channel he set up at Scrum Alliance, as well as the impact these practices had. They discuss the strategic alignment of both Servant and Grateful Leadership with Agile and Scrum… and Howard’s awesome blue eyeglasses that “make a statement”!  Join them – you’ll love every minute of this upbeat conversation.

Aug 11, 202238:54
Podcast #196 The Art of Grateful Leadership

Podcast #196 The Art of Grateful Leadership

Host Judy Umlas shares her "guilt" for not having kept up the stream of podcasts she had originally intended to produce, due to...her perfectionism! So Judy commits to not letting perfection be "the enemy of the good" So she does a bit of imperfect but relevant rambling. She goes from celebrating her mother belatedly for Mother's Day, along with her mother's French pen pal with whom she corresponded for over 70 years.

She talks about the frustration she feels at "tip jars" which don't encourage the expression of appreciation from recipients. She closes with a shout out to Ed Hoffman, former Chief Knowledge Officer of NASA and Center for Grateful Leadership April webinar presenter.

May 12, 202206:08
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Mar 22, 202226:03
Podcast #195: Turning the Tables #2, “The Power of Acknowledgment for Agile Leaders

Podcast #195: Turning the Tables #2, “The Power of Acknowledgment for Agile Leaders

Join the Art of Grateful Leadership Podcast series host Judith W. Umlas as the “conversational tables get turned”… on her again, in the second of this series of interviews of Judy by prominent leaders of a variety of organizations! Tune in as she is interviewed this time by Brandy Emesal, Content Strategist at Scrum Alliance on “The Power of Acknowledgment for Agile Leaders.” In their engaging, nearly hour-long conversation, there is a great focus on “The 5 Cs of Acknowledgment” and how they fit so well into an Agile framework.

Mar 04, 202250:36
A Special New Year's Message from the Center for Grateful Leadership Creator, Judith W. Umlas

A Special New Year's Message from the Center for Grateful Leadership Creator, Judith W. Umlas

A New Year’s Resolution for us all to make:

It’s simple...

It’s cost-free...

It’s a daily practice...one that won’t overwork you...

It will dramatically change your life for the better...

it will dramatically change the lives of all those you interact with for the better...

It takes only your commitment, your intention...

And it’s this:

To acknowledge someone...(or many “someones”)....

In a heartfelt way...

In an authentic way...

Each and every day!

The POWER of Acknowledgment is beyond our wildest imaginations!

So use it generously, use it well and see the difference you make, that we all make.

Happiest of New Year ever!

Please listen to my personal New Year’s greeting to you,  and then share it and all your successes in making this critical commitment to yourselves ... with us all!

With appreciation, Judy

Jan 04, 202202:39
Art of Grateful Leadership Podcast # 193: “Turning the Tables”

Art of Grateful Leadership Podcast # 193: “Turning the Tables”

Join the Art of Grateful Leadership Podcast series host Judith W. Umlas as the “conversational tables get turned”… on her! Tune in as she is interviewed by Carole Jean Whittington, host of her own podcast series on her website, “Mind Your Autistic Brain, THE Place for Late Identified Autistics.” Judy and Carole Jean have a truly fascinating, empowering and intimate conversation as part of November as the month of Gratitude. They discuss, for example, why people on the autism spectrum have such a challenging time accepting acknowledgment, but are usually great at giving it. Get a sense of why large companies such as Google and Red Hat are specifically recruiting people on the spectrum, in order to make use of their special talents and skills.

Nov 11, 202152:19
192 ~ Using Grateful Leadership to turn your vision of creating a culture of appreciation into reality!

192 ~ Using Grateful Leadership to turn your vision of creating a culture of appreciation into reality!

Join podcast host Judy Umlas as she interviews a true Grateful Leader in Education, Alfred G. Waters Middle School Principal John Tanner. in this inspiring episode, John recounts how when he heard Judy as a guest on the #BetterLeadersBetterSchools podcast hosted by Daniel Bauer, he knew immediately that Grateful Leadership tools and practices were what he, his administrators, his teachers, and his students needed in order to truly create a culture that works!

Aug 31, 202144:57
191 ~ “The Art of Grateful Leadership” Journey

191 ~ “The Art of Grateful Leadership” Journey

Join podcast host Judith W. Umlas as she interviews the originator of this podcast series, James G. Trela, PMP, MBA,  Certified Professional in Grateful Leadership (Level 1), and Legal Program Manager eDiscovery at General Motors. Together they recount the journey that encouraged Jim to create the podcast series after taking Judith’s Grateful Leadership On-Demand course, and the way he is bringing this behavioral change model into General Motors.

Jul 16, 202138:53
190 ~ Walking Together on the Grateful Listening Path

190 ~ Walking Together on the Grateful Listening Path

Join “The Art of Grateful Leadership” podcast host Judith W. Umlas as she goes on another of her Gratitude Walks in the beautiful Pennsylvania forest. Hear her revelations about listening to her heroes, and discovering important and affirmative messages in what they “tell her.”

Jun 09, 202111:25
189 ~ A Tribute to Judy’s “French father,” Mario Mariotti

189 ~ A Tribute to Judy’s “French father,” Mario Mariotti

In this podcast, Judith W. Umlas recounts how her mother and her French pen pal at age 15 began a lifelong relationship for themselves and for Judy. Join her as she honors her “French father,” who just passed away at the age of 96.

May 26, 202110:60
188 ~ The Power of Stories

188 ~ The Power of Stories

Join podcast host Judy Umlas as she tells her “most requested story” in honor of National Tell-A Story Day, April 27th. Most recently she was asked to tell this riveting tale by Kathryn R. Kest, Grateful Leadership® Certified Professional Level 2, who was delivering a Grateful Leadership presentation to the American Business Women’s Association Houston Area Council that Judy was invited to attend and take pride in her protege.

So hear Judy retell that story which has reached and inspired so many that they want to hear it again, and again, and again… And then record and send us YOUR story about the difference that Acknowledgment and Grateful Leadership have made in your life and work!

Apr 29, 202107:40
187 ~ The Platinum Rule in Project Management

187 ~ The Platinum Rule in Project Management

Join podcast host Judith W. Umlas in a lovely and engaging discussion with Dr. Tresia Eaves,  PMP, Technology and Information Sciences expert on engaging, appreciating, enlivening, serving, and creating a condition of high performance with the project team members. How?  By treating them as they want to be treated, rather than as we ourselves would like to be treated. You don’t want to miss out on how to substitute the Platinum Rule in Project Management for the Golden Rule! 

Apr 06, 202127:16
186 ~ Grateful Leadership, an Agile Leadership Style with Substance!

186 ~ Grateful Leadership, an Agile Leadership Style with Substance!

Join podcast host Judith W. Umlas as she sits next to the babbling brook that goes under her PA home, and muses on the way Grateful Leadership and Agile Leadership are so well-aligned! She includes an excerpt from Tom Cagley’s Software Process and Measurement Cost (SPaMCast) podcast that featured Susan Parente, PMP, CSM, CSPO and Grateful Leadership Certified Professional, who discuss specific examples of this alignment.

Mar 12, 202122:39
185 ~ Synchronicity at Work

185 ~ Synchronicity at Work

Join podcast host Judith W. Umlas as she interviews Chaplain Lt. Colonel Primitivo Davis, Executive Officer, U.S. Army Institute for Religious Leadership. They discuss the synchronicity of purpose they have shared for nearly a decade, emanating from  Grateful Leadership &The Power of Acknowledgment and continuing with the powerful vision Chaplain Davis has for this work.

Feb 22, 202138:10
184~ Acknowledgment is a Two-Way Street: The Importance of Accepting as well as Giving One!

184~ Acknowledgment is a Two-Way Street: The Importance of Accepting as well as Giving One!

Join podcast host Judith W. Umlas as she speaks with guest Roxi Nevin, the IIL & Center for Grateful Leadership (CGL) Digital Marketing Coordinator about a unique situation that led to a larger understanding of how accepting an acknowledgment can be just as important and vital as giving one. They discuss the pain of not having one’s acknowledgments accepted, as well as the importance of knowing who you are giving an acknowledgment to and how to deliver it, especially in a world of neurodiversity.
Feb 08, 202135:23
183 ~ The 5 Cs of Acknowledgment , a Bridge to Anyone, Anywhere at Any Time

183 ~ The 5 Cs of Acknowledgment , a Bridge to Anyone, Anywhere at Any Time

Join podcast host Judith W. Umlas as she and Dr. Steven Weber, Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Fayetteville Public Schools in Arkansas, discuss how the Power of Acknowledgment and Grateful Leadership are a more necessary part of education today than ever before. Dr. Weber first reached out to Judith to get a poster of the 5 Cs of Acknowledgment which he’d read about, to share with leaders in his district.
And one thing led to another…
Jan 25, 202135:07
182 - The “Before” and the “After” of Grateful Leadership

182 - The “Before” and the “After” of Grateful Leadership

Join podcast host Judith W. Umlas as she speaks with Xavier Joly, CEO, and co-founder of GPX about the transformation of his team members when participating in the Grateful Leadership program at Volvo and Bayer. He describes how “less than willing” participants have an “aha” moment that leads to their true understanding and immediate action toward utilizing the message of Grateful Leadership.

Jan 12, 202143:40
181 ~ We are All Bringers of the Light!

181 ~ We are All Bringers of the Light!

Join podcast host Judith W. Umlas as she reflects on how all who practice and share Grateful Leadership and The Power of Acknowledgment are bringers of the light to others, especially in dark times.
Dec 28, 202017:11
180 ~ Acknowledging Your Family

180 ~ Acknowledging Your Family

Join podcast host Judith W. Umlas as she interviews her brother Carl R. Wagreich, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, her sister-in-law Edna Wagreich, and nephews Michael and David Wagreich. They reflect happily on the role they all played in the development of Judith’s books, founded on The Power of Acknowledgment. You’ll be totally moved by Carl’s story of his volunteer work in Mexico, El Salvador, and Honduras with his volunteer organization, the Baja Project for Crippled Children,
Dec 14, 202032:57
179 - The First Day of “Days of Acknowledgment“

179 - The First Day of “Days of Acknowledgment“

Join podcast host Judy Umlas as she dares to “create” a new international holiday following Thanksgiving weekend each year, “365 Days of Acknowledgment.” This holiday will start over again every November 30th! Celebrate the unveiling of this new holiday by listening to this podcast!
Dec 01, 202015:26
178 - Lighting the Spark with Grateful Leadership!

178 - Lighting the Spark with Grateful Leadership!

Listen in as Judy Umlas interviews Toby Newman, Learning & Development Manager of a large global technology company about the incredible SPARK sessions he co-founded and delivers on a monthly basis for employees. He brings in passionate thought leaders like Judy to lead these highly interactive sessions, and the one she recently led on Grateful Leadership had the SPARKS really flying!
Nov 16, 202031:12
177 ~ Gratitude, Acknowledgment and Kindness  - the New Business Power Skills!

177 ~ Gratitude, Acknowledgment and Kindness - the New Business Power Skills!

Join “Art of Grateful Leadership” Podcast host Judith W. Umlas as she interviews Cole Baker Bagwell, Founder and Kindness Director of strategic transformation company Cool Audrey® . You’ll discover from Cole and Judith that you can start practicing these new or enhanced power skills as soon as you’re conscious of them!
Nov 02, 202026:03
176 - Sharing Grateful Leadership in Your World!

176 - Sharing Grateful Leadership in Your World!

Join Judith W. Umlas as she introduces Tom Cagley in his Software Process and Measurement Cast (SPaM) with guest Susan Parente, PMP, CSM, CSPO, and GL®CP. To discuss the “Grateful Agile Leader,” a term that Parente created after participating in courses and webinars in Grateful Leadership. Listen to the insights that come forth as she puts her knowledge of Grateful Leadership together with Servant Leadership, and suggests what it takes to be the best combination of both for the Agile Methodology.
Oct 19, 202017:15
175 ~ Out of the Blue... An Amazing Acknowledgment!

175 ~ Out of the Blue... An Amazing Acknowledgment!

Join host Judith W. Umlas as she describes receiving a simple and heartfelt acknowledgment via email that shifted her day, her mindset and gave extra special meaning to the Grateful Leadership behavioral model she created. She shares segments of that email as well as from her response to it with her listeners, as an example of possibilities for all.
Oct 05, 202011:27
174 - Sharing the Power of Acknowledgment with Your Significant Other

174 - Sharing the Power of Acknowledgment with Your Significant Other

Join podcast host Judith W. Umlas as she interviews her "significant other" Bob Umlas about the day he changed both of their lives for the better, by sending her the first of many of his twice-weekly written expressions of the Power of Acknowledgment. They discuss ways in which this practice has affected both of them most positively!
Sep 21, 202013:42
173 ~ Toastmasters District 56 Communication & Leadership Award for Grateful Leadership & The Power of Acknowledgment!

173 ~ Toastmasters District 56 Communication & Leadership Award for Grateful Leadership & The Power of Acknowledgment!

Join host Judith W. Umlas as she recounts how she accepted this prestigious award in a 7 minute speech crystalizing Grateful Leadership & The Power of Acknowledgment initiative. She expresses her great appreciation of Kathryn R. Kest, then District 56 Leader and also a certified Grateful Leadership Instructor, who nominated Judith for this award.
Sep 07, 202013:45
172 ~ The Art of Grateful Parenting

172 ~ The Art of Grateful Parenting

Join host Judith W. Umlas w/ guest Roxi Nevin, contributor of the CGL’s monthly “Grateful Parenting” column, in episode 172, “The Art of Grateful Parenting” as they discuss the importance of raising grateful children as well as Roxi’s most recent article, “10 Tips for Raising Grateful Children.” The more we live a grateful lifestyle, the more our children will see how we behave and mirror that in their own behaviors.
Aug 24, 202025:36
171 - Carrying the Grateful Leadership Torch w/ guest Jim Trela

171 - Carrying the Grateful Leadership Torch w/ guest Jim Trela

Join host Judith W. Umlas with guest and former host Jim Trela with a vital discussion about influencing without authority -- the use of Grateful Leadership in Project Management. We’ll also discuss the equally important topic of bringing Grateful Leadership into Your Organizations -- why resistance happens and what to do about it!
Aug 10, 202038:46
170 - Announcing a change in “The Art of Grateful Leadership” podcast series to bi-weekly:

170 - Announcing a change in “The Art of Grateful Leadership” podcast series to bi-weekly:

Join Judith W. Umlas on Monday, August 10th as she interviews James G. Trela, creator and host of this successful series for 3 years! Listen to their important discussion about influencing without authority -- the use of Grateful Leadership in Project Management, and bringing Grateful Leadership into Your Organizations -- why resistance happens and what to do about it!
Aug 10, 202001:22
169 - The 5C’s of Acknowledgment, a Critical Tool in Challenging Times

169 - The 5C’s of Acknowledgment, a Critical Tool in Challenging Times

The 5 C’s of Acknowledgment are a powerful tool to use and practice at any time, but in times of crisis, it’s absolutely critical to use it to the fullest extent possible. Join Judith W. Umlas as she shares her intention to have the 5 C’s inspire people to acknowledge self-sacrificing frontline workers everywhere, whenever possible.
Jul 27, 202014:09
167 - Grateful Leadership Neurodiversity Initiatives Powerful Partners

167 - Grateful Leadership Neurodiversity Initiatives Powerful Partners

Join Judith W. Umlas as she interviews Brandon Fargis, Neurodiversity expert, on Leading in a Neurodiverse World – Stories of Grateful Leadership during Uncertain Times.
Jul 20, 202045:18
166 - The Power of...the Power of Acknowledgment!

166 - The Power of...the Power of Acknowledgment!

Join Judith W. Umlas as she reminisces about how the Grateful Leadership initiative all began with one little book that became the cornerstone for a trilogy. She muses about where this is all going and what's needed to maximize the impact of this powerful leadership model.
Jul 13, 202008:38
165 - Exploring the Gratitude Connection

165 - Exploring the Gratitude Connection

Judith W. Umlas interviews Donald Officer, MA, the Intention Coach. They discuss books he has associated Grateful Leadership with over the four years he has been writing his monthly article, “The Gratitude Connection” for the Center for Grateful Leadership.
Jul 06, 202032:24
164 - The Reluctant but Grateful Podcaster

164 - The Reluctant but Grateful Podcaster

Judith Umlas recounts how inheriting the "Art of Grateful Leadership" podcast series from producer/host James G. Trela is both a burden and a gift! And how we can all benefit from using the tools of Grateful Leadership during these most challenging of times.
Jun 29, 202014:54
163 - The Magic of the Personal Connection, Part 2

163 - The Magic of the Personal Connection, Part 2

Judith W. Umlas interviews Angela Brown, Business Analyst at CAI, which began with yet another of the “magical connections” that links people who resonate with Grateful Leadership initiative to the creator of this work. Follow Andrea as she talks about how viewing a presentation on the subject led her to become engaged in becoming a Grateful Leadership Certified Professional, Level 1 -- and how that has helped her attain both her personal and professional goals.
Jun 22, 202022:13
162 - Gratitude in Times of Crisis, a Key to Success

162 - Gratitude in Times of Crisis, a Key to Success

Staying grateful can be instrumental in times of crisis, and the key to getting through successfully.

Jun 15, 202012:60
161 - The Grateful Agile Leader

161 - The Grateful Agile Leader

Join Judith W. Umlas and active Center for Grateful Leadership member and collaborator Susan Parente, who explains how Grateful Leadership and the Agile initiative go hand-in-hand.
Jun 08, 202028:35
160 - The Magic of the Personal Connection

160 - The Magic of the Personal Connection

Making personal connections can produce magical results...

Jun 01, 202014:25
159 ~ Measuring the Value of Grateful Leadership

159 ~ Measuring the Value of Grateful Leadership

Many people who have taken courses and attended keynotes on Grateful Leadership over the years have wanted to make a case for deploying it in their corporations. But they need to be able to show the value of the initiative. Judith W. Umlas interviews Shana Serrano, Army civilian and planner, who is writing her dissertation for her Doctor of Business Administration degree on “Grateful Leadership, Measuring its Value in an Evolving Globally Connected World.” It may be just what has been wanted and needed! Come hear the lively exchange on this engaging topic!

May 26, 202032:18
158 ~ Jonathan McCoy -- The Impact of Grateful Leadership

158 ~ Jonathan McCoy -- The Impact of Grateful Leadership

Today we feature a conversation with Jonathan McCoy, a project management professional at Wells Fargo, who will share with us about his refreshing and inspirational first encounter with Judy Umlas and the Center for Grateful Leadership and how it motivated him to renew and deepen his practice of grateful leadership both personally and professionally.

May 18, 202025:03
157 ~ A Tribute to a Ground-Breaking Center for Grateful Leadership (CGL) Contributor, James G. Trela!

157 ~ A Tribute to a Ground-Breaking Center for Grateful Leadership (CGL) Contributor, James G. Trela!

Welcome to the Art of Grateful Leadership Podcast, where everything is about Acknowledgment and Grateful Leadership. And that is what this episode is all about

As the art of grateful leadership podcast takes a new direction, we would like to announce the latest episode, a special tribute to  James G Trela who is stepping aside for now, given the challenges of his work and personal life at this time. What an amazing contribution this series has been! Jim brought his expertise as a PMP, MBA, MS-IST and Legal Program Manager at General Motors as well as his intuitive resonance with all of the Grateful Leadership offerings, to make this one of the best podcast series I have ever heard! 

Keywords: Art of Grateful Leadership; Power of Acknowledgment; Grateful Leader; Judith W Umlas; James G Trela; Center for Grateful Leadership; Leadership; Management; Employee Retention; AGL; CGL; 

May 11, 202007:55
156 ~ Thank You

156 ~ Thank You

Welcome to the Art of Grateful Leadership Podcast, where everything is about Acknowledgment and Grateful Leadership. And that is what this episode is all about

We are now entering May, and have just passed the 3rd anniversary of the podcast. That’s right, in April 2017, the Art of Grateful Leadership was launched; and we have had over 14,000 downloads

Lets talk about the podcast and where it is headed.

Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Art of Grateful Leadership; Power of Acknowledgment; Grateful Leader; Judith W Umlas; James G Trela; Center for Grateful Leadership; Leadership; Management; Employee Retention; AGL; CGL; 

May 04, 202004:31
155 ~ Gratitude Today

155 ~ Gratitude Today

In this episode, we discuss:

Acknowledging the best supporting resources around; that it’s great to have someone that can anticipate what is needed; and, working remotely doesn’t mean you leave your acknowledgments in the office

Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Art of Grateful Leadership; Power of Acknowledgment; Grateful Leader; Judith W Umlas; James G Trela; Center for Grateful Leadership; Leadership; Management; Employee Retention; AGL; CGL;Chester Elton; Susan Parente;

 

Apr 27, 202005:53
Special Edition - Chester Elton Conversation

Special Edition - Chester Elton Conversation

In this special edition, you will get to listen into the uncut conversation with Chester Elton that was used to create the three Art of Grateful Leadership podcast episodes.

Chester has spent two decades helping organizations engage their employees in organizational strategy, vision, and values.

Chester is a founding partner of The Culture Works, and serves as a leadership consultant to firms such as American Express, Procter & Gamble, Avis Budget Group, and Cigna.

In 2020 Global Gurus research organization ranked him among the world’s top leadership and organizational culture experts. He is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s #MG100 Global Coaches, member of the Fast Company Impact Council, and serves as a board member for Camp Corral, a non-profit for the children of wounded and fallen military heroes.

We begin with how he met Judith W Umlas and got involved with the Center for Grateful Leadership.

Enjoy Listening In!

 

Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Art of Grateful Leadership; Power of Acknowledgment; Grateful Leader; Judith W Umlas; James G Trela; Center for Grateful Leadership; Leadership; Management; Employee Retention; AGL; CGL;Chester Elton;

Apr 20, 202040:12
154 ~ Chester Elton Part 3 - Be Grateful - Be Kind - Bring It Home

154 ~ Chester Elton Part 3 - Be Grateful - Be Kind - Bring It Home

In this episode, we conclude our conversation with Chester Elton.  Chester has spent two decades helping organizations engage their employees in organizational strategy, vision, and values. 

He has written many best selling books including:

  • All In
  • The Carrot Principle

And his latest book:

  • Leading with Gratitude

Once again we will hear how so many of Judith W. Umlas’ thoughts are in sync with what Chester has to say.

Let’s listen as Chester Elton tells us about how:

  • It’s Time to Get Back to Gratitude and Civility

and

  • Don't leave your best self at work, bring it home.

Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Art of Grateful Leadership; Power of Acknowledgment; Grateful Leader; Judith W Umlas; James G Trela; Center for Grateful Leadership; Leadership; Management; Employee Retention; AGL; CGL; Chester Elton;

 

Apr 20, 202010:06
153 ~ Chester Elton Part 2 - Gratitude is Built on Relationships

153 ~ Chester Elton Part 2 - Gratitude is Built on Relationships

In this episode we continue our conversation with Chester Elton. Chester has spent two decades helping organizations engage their employees in organizational strategy, vision, and values. Chester is a founding partner of The Culture Works, and serves as a leadership consultant to firms such as American Express, Procter & Gamble, Avis Budget Group. and Cigna.

In 2020 Global Gurus research organization ranked him among the world’s top leadership and organizational culture experts. He is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s #MG100 Global Coaches, member of the Fast Company Impact Council, and serves as a board member for Camp Corral, a non-profit for the children of wounded and fallen military heroes.

Some of today’s topics include:
How Gratitude is built on relationships,
Psychological Safety,
And Servant Leadership,.

Here is the next installment of our interview with Chester Elton:

Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Art of Grateful Leadership; Power of Acknowledgment; Grateful Leader; Judith W Umlas; James G Trela; Center for Grateful Leadership; Leadership; Management; Employee Retention; AGL; CGL; Chester Elton; Relationships; Psychological Safety; Servant Leadership

 

Apr 13, 202015:18
152 ~ Chester Elton - Leading with Gratitude

152 ~ Chester Elton - Leading with Gratitude

In This episode I introduce Chester Elton.

Chester Elton has spent two decades helping organizations engage their employees in organizational strategy, vision and values. He’s been called the “Apostle of appreciation” by the Globe and Mail, Canada’s largest newspaper, and his work has been called “fascinating and refreshing‚” by Fortune magazine.

He is author of several leadership books including Leading with Gratitude, All In, and The Carrot Principle, which have been New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestsellers. Chester’s books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide.

Chester is a founding partner of The Culture Works, and serves as a leadership consultant to firms such as American Express, Procter & Gamble, Avis Budget Group and Cigna. In 2020 Global Gurus research organization ranked him among the world’s top leadership and organizational culture experts. He is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s #MG100 Global Coaches, member of the Fast Company Impact Council, and serves as a board member for Camp Corral, a non-profit for the children of wounded and fallen military heroes.

He is most proud, however, to be the father of four exceptional children—all the more exceptional now they have grown up and left home!

Let’s listen to how Chester met Judy Umlas, and got involved with the Center for Grateful Leadership.  Then, he will tell us about how Leading with Gratitude is the only way to lead.

 

Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Art of Grateful Leadership; Power of Acknowledgment; Grateful Leader; Judith W Umlas; James G Trela; Center for Grateful Leadership; Leadership; Management; Employee Retention; AGL; CGL; Chester Elton;

Apr 06, 202011:34
151 ~ Thank you - For Chipping In

151 ~ Thank you - For Chipping In

In the last episode, I spoke of how Grateful Leadership is needed more than ever today, and I encourage every listener to stop, take a deep breath and look at all we have.

These are unprecedented times. Nobody alive has seen anything like this before. Nor has the government ever given us the information we have about he COVID-19 virus

At this point I would like to Thank everyone or all they are doing. In Michigan, we have been asked to stay in our homes. physically separating ourselves from each other in order to keep the transmission of the virus to a minimum.

Lets talk about it...

 

Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Art of Grateful Leadership; Power of Acknowledgment; Grateful Leader; Judith W Umlas; James G Trela; Center for Grateful Leadership; Leadership; Management; Employee Retention; AGL; CGL; COVID-19

Mar 30, 202005:18