What does it actually mean to be grateful, the most overused (and possibly least understood) word of the holiday season? *Gratitude isn’t about mouthing platitudes; it’s about a heightened awareness of what we experience, down to a comfortable office chair or a warm sip of coffee. When we stop taking things for granted, we immediately widen our capacity for patience and creativity. And yet, being grateful is not the same as being passive. We can be thankful for what we have while still advocating for more justice and equality in the workplace. *Telling people (such as your employees or colleagues) to be "thankful for what they have" produces the exact opposite effect. *It’s impossible to experience gratitude when we believe we’re solely responsible for where we are in our careers. Gratitude and entitlement are always mutually exclusive. What have you learned about gratitude in the workplace? …see more