I didn’t set out to start a gratitude ritual with my colleagues at Jotform. A few years ago, as the holiday season approached, I was overwhelmed by the number of tasks left to complete. The stress was ...

Gratitude and resilience aren’t soft skills, but concrete leadership advantages, especially in hard times. Resilience isn’t about having a stiff upper lip in the face of turmoil or toughing it out. It ...

As a clinical psychologist and entrepreneur who used to struggle with high stress and burnout, I’ve learned firsthand how powerful gratitude can be. It wasn’t always easy for me—there was a time when ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Maria Ross is a California-based writer covering empathetic leadership Gratitude isn’t just a fluffy sentiment; it’s a ...

Great leadership isn’t about being the smartest person in the room or having all the answers— it’s about creating an environment where people feel valued, inspired, and empowered to do their best work ...

Minorities in leadership—women, neurodivergent individuals, Indigenous peoples, immigrants—are often met with an unspoken expectation: You should be grateful just to be here. This forced gratitude ...

Expressing thanks improves your psychological well-being by increasing self-esteem and optimism. As a business leader, these are critical traits for success. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, ...

The executive director of a non-profit returned from a week’s vacation. When we met, she sighed about the mountain of work awaiting her. I thanked her for keeping our coaching session despite her ...

I once worked for a CEO who had a remarkable ability to make each of his direct reports feel like the most important person in the room. His open-minded listening and verbal recognition of our efforts ...