004 ~ Kathy Kest Story

May 15, 2017

In this episode, Kathy Kest is going to tell a simple, but powerful story of acknowledgment

This is an example of kind words making a true difference. I don’t want to talk anymore and give anything away.

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Keywords: Power of Acknowledgment; Grateful Leadership; Judith Umlas; Center for Grateful Leadership; Leadership; Management; Employee Retention; Kathy Kest; Power of Listening; Simple Respect

2 thoughts on “004 ~ Kathy Kest Story”

JudyUmlas on May 16, 2017

This is a truly amazing story — Jim, thanks so much for featuring it in your weekly podcast. It reminds us all how great an impact we can have on others, without even knowing it… Kathy, your closing words of this story are ones that all of us should commit to memory:

I am called to serve…
I am challenged to lead…
I am purposed to be that voice that says “Acknowledge one another and find the power within.”

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KFields on May 30, 2017

Kathy,
Wow! I know what it’s like to work 3 jobs… been there, done that. Unfortunately, I wasn’t taking care of myself and eventually caused some health issues. I guess acknowledging ourselves and appreciating our “light” and “particle” bodies is also very important, but that’s a topic for another time.

What a powerful example! It is so important to see people “from the inside out,” but this often entails time, interest, and energy. I think — and your story illustrates — that this time, energy, and interest are well worth it. We never know how this can impact the other person’s life.

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Judith W. Umlas is Sr. Vice President, author and trainer at International Institute for Learning (IIL), a global corporate training company. She is the publisher of IIL Publishing, New York, as well as the Publisher of allPM.com, the web portal for many thousands of project managers around the globe. She is the author of the ground-breaking book, The Power of Acknowledgment which has been credited with changing workplaces and lives by making use of the 7 Principles of Acknowledgment she developed. Her book on Grateful Leadership: Using the Power of Acknowledgment to Engage All Your People and Achieve Superior Results and You’re Totally Awesome! The Power of Acknowledgment for Kids.

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