Episode 244: "An attitude of gratitude." - The mindset.

SELDI Podcast with Tony Williams

Greetings, Leaders.
Everyday presents us with the opportunity to respond with "An attitude of gratitude."
"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you." - Charles Swindoll.
A great leader suggests making this thinking our mindset. "Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse."
What are you most thankful for as you reflect on your life and career journey today?
Take time to get alone with pen and paper and write down the things, turning points, people, and events that were breakthrough moments in your life.
When you do this exercise, you will discover a reoccurring process that takes place in making you the person you are right now.
Thanksgiving
By Ralph Waldo Emerson
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
Success in life and career is never just about us; it is a combination of the people who poured themselves into us, shared our pains and setbacks, and encouraged us to persevere and not give up.
Make it your goal to remember those leaders who spoke truth into your life and give thanks for them.
One Leader said: " Like the pilgrims, we have to adapt to change."
As I listened and observed this leader express her optimism for the future, the phrase "attitude of gratitude" came to me.
Here are some of the benefits.
1. The attitude of gratitude protects us from pride. Remembering the people who helped you encouraged you to "stay the course" in adversity. We understood that none of our success would be possible without their support.
For instance, fire tests silver and gold. Also, a person undergoes testing by their responses. Pride comes before destruction and a haughty spirit before the fall. Humility comes before honor.
2. The attitude of gratitude preserves us from falling victim to traps along our journey. Sometimes, the mistaken belief that my destiny is only through my hard work, skills, talents, and abilities. Notice the emphasis is self and not others or recognizing time and circumstances providentially designed for us.
3. The attitude of gratitude gives us perspective in living and leading. Being thankful helps us see life and events more clearly and respond to challenges, opportunities, and outcomes.
4. The attitude of gratitude prepares us for promotion in living and leading. A combination of our responses, remembering the turning points, reflecting on the process, and experiencing our transformation while adapting to change, prepare us for more significant influence and leadership levels.
This Thanksgiving Day, let us reflect on how far we have come, how blessed we are to experience this day, and continue daily to give thanks for all the right things in our lives.
Thanksgiving positions us for transformation in renewing our thinking, perspective, and outlook for our future.
Be thankful and believe for the best is yet to come.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Victory!