Grantland – Issue #2
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Acknowledgment for a Terminated Project
by Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. Acknowledgment for a Terminated Project You are managing a strategic project that, right from the start, was considered to be a very high […]
010 ~ Tell Me A Story with James Taylor
In this episode we will hear from James Taylor, a student at the University of Maryland University College. James brings empathy to everything he does, changing people’s lives. […]
009 ~ Jennifer Barber Takes the Bull by the Horns
In this episode we will hear from Jennifer Barber a student that had to read Judy Umlas’ Power of Acknowledgment book and is a supervisor at her company. […]
Happy Father’s Day!
On Father’s Day (and hopefully on every other day as well), we honor our fathers, who both gave us life and hopefully set an example for us of […]
Kathy’s Korner – There’s an old man in your care…
Of the 5 Cs of Acknowledgment that I write about each month, I am choosing to reference #4, Communication, in this story. “4. Communication: Figure out the […]
The Upside of Stress
By Donald R. Officer Seeing the upside of stress is not about deciding whether stress is either all good or all bad. It’s about how choosing to see […]
008 ~ Acknowledgment Ambassador Dr Patricia-Rife Beavers
In this episode we will hear about how Dr. Patricia Rife-Beavers, professor at the University of Maryland University College, spreads the Acknowledgment story. Here we listen in as […]
What’s The Return on Investment of a Slice of Pizza…or a Heartfelt Acknowledgment to a Project Manager?
By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. You can probably purchase a slice of pizza and a can of pop for under two dollars. Is it a good investment? Well, it […]
007 ~ Acknowledgement at the RenCen
The other day, I had a unique opportunity to acknowledge someone whose work generally goes unnoticed. You see, I work in downtown Detroit at the Renaissance Center, affectionately […]
006 ~ Tom Kiley Story
Tom Kiley submitted an acknowledgment story to the Center for Grateful Leadership’s member communications board. Tom is a regular contributor to the Center for Grateful Leadership. I’ll read […]
How Do You Best Foster Teamwork?
by Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. How Do You Best Foster Teamwork? You are managing a strategic project for a very important external client. Because of the importance of the […]
005 ~ Judy Umlas Interviews Jim Trela
In this episode, you’re going to hear the interview I gave when invited to New York to discuss my inspiration and involvement in the Center for Grateful Leadership […]
When Choice Becomes Tyranny
“When people have no choice, life is almost unbearable. As the number of available choices increases, as it has in our consumer culture, the autonomy, control and liberation […]
004 ~ Kathy Kest Story
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. […]
When Choice Becomes a Tyrannical Monster
by Donald R. Officer When people have no choice, life is almost unbearable. As the number of available choices increases, as it has in our consumer culture, the […]
003 ~ Kim Fields Story
In this episode we will hear from Kim Fields. Kim shares her unique perspective on the world through her acknowledgment of a Customer Service Representative at her local […]
002 ~ Tell Me A Story Introduction – Judy W. Umlas
There are many stories of acknowledgment out there. People need to hear about this. Judy Umlas, the author of the books “Power of Acknowledgment” and “Grateful Leadership” […]
Kathy’s Korner – Stephanie’s Story
Today I want to share the story of one remarkable woman named Stephanie. She was born into a home much like any other home, in which two people […]
000 ~ The Art of Grateful Leadership – An Introduction
How does the Power of Acknowledgment make a difference in the work place or even at home.? This podcast is dedicated to evangelizing The Power Of Acknowledgment. We […]
A Spectacular Encounter (Part 2)
Here is an inspiring and moving story! It is one that was told to me at the fabulous dinner for MBA students hosted by Lehigh University Executive in […]
A spectacular encounter…
On a cold, snowy Pennsylvania evening, I had one of the loveliest, most special encounters with university graduate students ever! The gathering was held in Professor Shawn Kent […]
The Art of Grateful Leadership
by James Trela A weekly, Monday morning podcast by James Trela, a Project Management Professional (PMP) from a major automotive company. As a result of his high-impact experience […]
The Global Need for Grateful Leadership in a Fast-Changing and Volatile World
by Roberto Daniel Perhaps most of you have not noticed, but I happen to be the non-American born Grateful Leader mentioned at Judy´s Grateful Leadership book! So far, […]
Grateful Attachment
by Donald R. Officer Before we crawl or speak we offer deep and real gratitude to those who love us. The bonds of early attachment last a lifetime. […]
Determining Your Grateful Leadership IQ
by Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. Can grateful leadership improve your chances for project success? When we talk about using grateful leadership practices accompanied by the power of acknowledgment, we […]
Grateful Attachment
Gratitude, like all feelings that matter, is hard to fake. One of the strongest proponents and most committed researchers of authentic feelings works with troubled couples and families […]
#GivingTuesday: Sharing a Selfless “Selfie” with you!
Since 2012, this day has been labelled “Giving Tuesday.” It’s the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States, created to help put the holiday season emphasis on giving rather than […]
Grateful Leadership in Politics?!
Wouldn’t it be great if Grateful Leadership were a “requirement” for holding political office? Wouldn’t that lead to better circumstances for all throughout the world… and certainly make […]
It Takes a Village…
Yes, it takes a village, this one consisting of a wonderfully talented and professional as well as supportive and kind IIL Media production crew, under the exceptional leadership […]
Kim Fields – How a person in a wheelchair feels when someone does not address them directly
Dr. Kim Fields, CIU Faculty member, Graduate and Undergraduate studies, shares how a person in a wheelchair feels when someone does not address them directly, and how she […]
Patricia Rife-Beavers – Receives IIL’s Acknowledgment Ambassador Award
University of Maryland University College Professor, Patricia Rife-Beavers, receives IIL’s Acknowledgment Ambassador Award for her dedication and loyalty to The Grateful Leadership and The Power of Acknowledgment initiatives.
James Taylor – How The Power of Acknowledgment Has Affected My Life
James Taylor, the Graduate Program in Project Management at UMUC, tells how much The Power of Acknowledgment has affected his life at work and with his family.
Bursting with Pride…and with Promises!
I know I am being the quintessential Grandma when I share the photo of my granddaughter Lilith — at her first day of kindergarten — with all of […]
Fanning the Flames
Back in January, I got some examples from a participant in IIL’s Grateful Leadership On Demand course, of acknowledgments people had been invited to send, in one of […]
Jennifer Barber – How to Train Your Boss to be a Grateful Leader
Did you ever wonder how you could “train” your boss to become a model of Grateful Leadership? Listen to this fabulous story that bold and courageous participant Jennifer […]
Few things are more powerful than a vision
Several years ago, I was brought to MD Anderson Cancer Center to teach a course in Grateful Leadership. At the end of the course, a self-organized committee of […]
Sylvia Henri-Wonasue – Grateful Leadership and Women’s History Month
I have truly appreciated and valued IIL’s decade-long relationship with the University of Maryland University College (UMUC). It began when Professor Patricia Rife-Beavers, PhD adopted The Power of […]
Acknowledged and Appreciated…Just in Time!
At a keynote address I gave to Toastmasters Regional Conference in Houston, Texas this spring, I was very taken by the story shared by a participant, Rennette […]
Kathy Kest – How Acknowledgment Can Save a Life
Kathryn R. Kest, PMP, DTMAssociate IT Project Manager Listen as Kathryn shares how a form of acknowledgment saved someone’s life.
And the winner is….Tom Kiley, Project Leader, Sandvik Special Metals!!!
During my keynote presentation for International Project Management Day 2015, “From Cowardly Lion to Lionhearted Leader,” I spoke about the need to summon up our courage in order […]
Kip Selby – Grateful Leadership at Kroger
Kip Selby, PMP, CEM and Sr. Project Manager at The Kroger Co., tells how Grateful Leadership made a difference both to him and to those around him. Kip […]
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