Ep. 233 - Cultivating Gratitude in Leadership: Thanksgiving Reflection!

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Reflecting on the importance of gratitude in caring and human-centric leadership, especially in technological change and advancement.
We discussed how fostering gratitude can strengthen team bonds, promote well-being, and maintain a human-centric approach even as teams integrate digital tools and teammates.

In this Episode: Dr. Emi Barresi, Tom Bradshaw, special guest Dr. Lisa Spence, Britni Eisenmann, Lee Crowson, Natasha Desjardins, Alexander Abney-King, Imani Nakyanzi

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