108. Gratitude & Grit: The Two Engines of Leadership

108. Gratitude & Grit: The Two Engines of Leadership

June 2, 2026 · 1h 0m · Episode 108

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This episode discusses the importance of combining gratitude and grit in effective leadership.

Welcome back to The Cutting Onions Podcast . In today’s episode, we’re talking about Gratitude and Grit: The Two Engines of Leadership . Because leadership is not just about pushing harder, and it’s not just about staying positive. It takes both. Gratitude keeps us grounded, humble, and connected to the people around us. Grit keeps us moving when the work gets hard, the pressure builds, and the outcome is not guaranteed. The best leaders learn how to carry both. Gratitude reminds us of what matters. Grit reminds us to keep going. And when leaders bring those two together, they create the kind of culture people want to be part of. So this week, ask yourself: Where do I need more gratitude? And where do I need more grit?

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