Leadership That Celebrates Wins
As the year winds down, it’s easy to focus on what’s left to do instead of what’s been accomplished.
Yet one of the simplest and most powerful leadership practices is gratitude. Celebrating wins not only motivates your team, but it also reinforces the behaviors and values that drive success.
How do you recognize the efforts, wins, and contributions that often go unnoticed?
I encourage you to take time this month to celebrate wins, big or small, and express gratitude for those who make your team stronger. When you do, you’ll create a positive ripple effect that extends far beyond the immediate moment.
Remember, even small gestures of appreciation can have a profound impact on morale, engagement, and team culture. Taking the time to acknowledge effort and celebrate wins not only strengthens your team, it also reinforces the kind of leadership you want to model every day.
And on that note, I want to express my gratitude to you. Thank you for being part of the Carpenter Leadership Consulting community. I’m truly fortunate to have you along on this journey.
Best,
Susanne
As leaders, it’s easy to focus on what’s on your plate. Yet, pausing to notice what’s going well, and who is contributing to those successes, can have a profound impact on team morale, engagement, and trust. Gratitude isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s a leadership tool that strengthens connection, celebrates effort, and reinforces the behaviors that drive results.
This month, try this simple, intentional practice with your team to put gratitude at the center of your leadership. You can find the full exercise on my website.
My Favorite Resources
Great leaders never stop learning. Each month, I’ll share a few resources–books, articles, podcasts, and tools–to help you lead with clarity and confidence. This month’s resources are focused on creating success with your teams through leading with gratitude, recognizing and celebrating wins.
Book
Leading with Gratitude: Eight Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results by Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton
Showing gratitude at work doesn’t have to be a lot of work. Gostick and Elton also introduce eight simple ways to improve your gratitude practice.
Article
“The Power of Small Wins” by Teresa M. Amabile & Steven J. Kramer
I am a big believer in tracking small wins, and this Harvard Business Review article is a great reminder of the power of progress.
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