Grateful Leaders, Thriving Teams

Hello Reader, Are you an Agent of Hope? I think you'd agree -- our world desperately needs hope now. You are, or can be, an agent of hope. How? Practice grateful living! Want (or need) help, encouragement, or empowerment to be an agent of hope?Join us for Cultivating Hope and Courage: A 21-Day Transformative Journey that starts today. In as little as 10 minutes twice a day, you can cultivate hope and courage in the good soil of gratitude. | BE AN AGENT OF HOPE | We're holding space for you!...

Hello Reader, Bet you recognized that famous line from Buddy in Elf? It's become a holiday favorite for many. Don't worry, I'm not including a video of me singing. However, I want to help make this your most hopeful and gratitude-filled holiday season. We're launching Sparking Hope in the Holidays, a weekly email series to inspire gratitude and hope through the end of 2025. Each week, you'll receive: A beloved holiday movie quote to spark joy A brief reflection connecting to your daily work...

Hello Reader, This week brought an exciting collaboration that made me think of YOU! One of our partners, NewForm - an app and community for people in recovery - reached out with an intriguing question: "How do Gratitude and Hope fuel recovery?" We dove deep into this topic and created a powerful resource that we'll be sharing with the NewForm community today (and with you next week!). This got me wondering🤔... What situation in YOUR life could use a dose of gratitude and hope right now?...

Hello Reader, Are you ready to cultivate more hope in your life? In a world that often feels overwhelming, hope isn't just a nice-to-have – it's essential. And we've discovered something remarkable: when we intentionally cultivate hope alongside gratitude, extraordinary transformations happen. For the past five years, we've been witnessing this magic unfold through our gratitude work. Over the past six months, we've hosted monthly journeys called Cultivating Hope. Participants report...

Hello Reader, I was onsite with a client and was excited to send this…and checked all links but one…and that would be the video. Just the other day, a friend texted me looking for a pick-me-up… a place to go for uplifting and inspiring content. Because there is so much gloom, doom, and despair. A little light makes a world of difference, and sometimes finding a bright spot illuminates the whole day.Today, we’re launching a new series on YouTube, Let’s Grow Gratitude and HOPE. On a regular...

Hello Reader, Just the other day, a friend texted me looking for a pick-me-up… a place to go for uplifting and inspiring content. Because there is so much gloom, doom, and despair. A little light makes a world of difference, and sometimes finding a bright spot illuminates the whole day.Today, we’re launching a new series on YouTube, Let’s Grow Gratitude and HOPE. On a regular basis, I’ll be opening my treasure chest of inspirational quotes on gratitude and hope to share them. Here’s the first...

Hello Reader, Ever feel run over, beat up, or just needing a refresh? You're definitely not alone. That's exactly how many participants felt before joining our Cultivating Hope journey - and it's why I wanted to share something special with you. I've attached the highlight collection of real stories from ordinary people who experienced extraordinary transformation in just 21 days. These aren't polished testimonials - they're authentic voices sharing what happened when they chose to actively...

Hello Reader, Sometimes, in our darkest moments, we're not searching for blazing lights or dramatic breakthroughs. Sometimes we're just desperate to find a trace of hope—the faintest evidence that things can and will get better. Today, I want to share a powerful story from our Hungry for Hope video series that deeply moved me. It comes from my friend Ron Rouse, who has been with us through all five Cultivating Hope journeys this year. Late one night during our August session, Ron posted these...

Hello Reader, Are you hungry for hope? If so, you're not alone. The Gallup organization discovered something powerful: hope is the #1 thing people want and need from their leaders worldwide. Yet in the face of today's challenges, many are experiencing a hope deficit. That's why I'm excited to share our new 10-day video series "Hungry for Hope" - featuring real stories of transformation from people just like you who've joined us on the Cultivating Hope journey. In this video, you'll meet Peggy...

Hello Reader, If you've ever felt stuck between wanting something meaningful and not knowing how to make it happen, this email is for you. Maybe for you, it's: A career change that feels too risky. A relationship repair that seems too complicated. A creative project that feels too overwhelming. Or a personal goal that you've started and stopped so many times you're not sure you have the energy to try again. We see you. We've been there. And we want to tell you about something that we hope can...

Hello Reader, It takes a community to flourish. You can languish alone, but true flourishing happens in community. Yesterday, I heard another amazing story of how Cultivating Hope showed up at just the right time for a friend going through incredibly difficult circumstances. It was more than a program - it became their lifeline. You've probably heard it said, "Be kind to others, you never know what someone is going through." Or maybe this one: "Just because someone carries it well, doesn't...