The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs Ep 312: Gratitude is Not Just for One Week a Year
Nov 26, 2025
Discover how to make gratitude a daily practice, not just a holiday sentiment. J.R. Briggs shares inspiring stories of two joyful octogenarian brothers and discusses the essential role of gratitude in resilient leadership. Learn three powerful techniques to cultivate gratitude, such as morning journaling and a unique way to reframe complaints. Explore family rituals to enhance thankfulness and the art of writing heartfelt thank-you notes. Embrace gratitude as a muscle you can train to enrich your life year-round.
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Elderly Brothers' Daily Gratitude
- J.R. Briggs describes two brothers in their 80s at his gym who start each day with laughter and gratitude.
- Their habit of giving back through donations and service models a grateful, light-hearted life.
Gratitude As A Leadership Mindset
- Gratitude must be a cultivated mindset, not a seasonal feeling tied to Thanksgiving.
- J.R. Briggs argues resilient leadership depends on ongoing gratitude practices.
Start A Five-Item Gratitude Journal
- Do keep a morning gratitude journal and list five things you're thankful for each day.
- J.R. Briggs writes each entry as a short prayer to start his day in three to four minutes.
