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Date posted: 31st July 2025

31st July 2025

The Smallest Leadership Habit with the Biggest Impact

The Smallest Leadership Habit with the Biggest Impact

This guest blog post was written by Laura Cooke, Co-Founder and CEO of Positive Foundry.

Gratitude gets talked about a lot. But it doesn’t show up nearly enough at work.

Maybe it’s because it sounds too soft. Or because everyone’s moving too fast. Or maybe it’s because we assume people already know they’re appreciated.

But here’s the truth: most people don’t. And the impact is real.

  • 76% of employees who leave their jobs say a lack of appreciation played a role.

  • 60% say they’re more motivated by recognition than by money.

Any yet…

Read the full article here: The Smallest Leadership Habit with the Biggest Impact