Gravitude
eBook - ePub

Gravitude

Harnessing the Force of Organizational Gratitude

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Gravitude

Harnessing the Force of Organizational Gratitude

About this book

Mark Bowling has had some incredible mentors - Cam Lanier and Regi Campbell top the list. Their impact on his life has been profound, for which he is extremely grateful. You probably have your own list. And chances are, you're on someone else’s. Gravitude provides you (and your organization) with the tools to grow that second list. 

Gratitude isn’t just a virtue - it’s a force that shapes the success of organizations. Gravitude reveals how leaders can harness this powerful force through six foundational pillars: Phileo Love, Trust, Teamwork, BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals), Legacy, and Identity. Just as gravity strengthens with mass, the presence of these pillars amplifies Gravitude—a measurable force that fosters engagement, loyalty, and organizational excellence.

Featuring exclusive insights from top executives - including Dave Katz (President & COO, Coca-Cola Consolidated), Glen Jackson (Co-Founder, Jackson Spalding), Tim Fisher (President, Jackson + Coker), Jeff Henderson (Executive Director, Leadership Strategy and Innovation, Chick-fil-A), Ben Tyson (CEO, No Longer Bound), and Horst Schulze (Co-Founder, Ritz-Carlton) - this book validates how gratitude transforms workplace culture.

Gravitude also distinguishes between fleeting thankfulness and deep, lasting gratitude, explaining why cultivating “grateful fans” leads to greater organizational success than simply creating “raving fans.” Finally, it introduces the Gravitude Quotient (GQ), a groundbreaking tool that enables leaders to measure and strengthen gratitude within their teams.

"I've often said gratitude completes the connection between an organization and its people. Mark Bowling successfully conveys this mission-critical message, empowering businesses to foster cultures of excellence. At the heart of such excellence - even in an age of automation - is the celebration of people. This is the essence of Gravitude - a much-needed call for organizations to prioritize their people, creating a thriving, purpose-driven workplace."-Horst Schulze, Co-Founder & Former President/CEO, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company

“Gravitude by Mark Bowling is a great read.   His insights about the power of gratitude can change the perspective of individuals, families, teams, and organizations.  Based on his own life experiences and the wisdom shared by multiple leaders he has interviewed, Mark shares both the principles and practices that make gratitude part of a healthy organization's DNA and lead to personal and professional growth for all.”-Tim Tassopoulos, former President & COO, Chick-fil-A

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. Contents
  6. Foreword by Tim Elmore
  7. Chapter 1: “Did You Ever NOT Feel Loved at Work?”
  8. Chapter 2: The Flip Side: Practices that Undermine Your People’s Self-Worth
  9. Chapter 3: The Evolution of Business Culture
  10. Chapter 4: Investing in Changing Cultures
  11. Chapter 5: Gravitude Will Sustain You Over the Long Haul
  12. Chapter 6: Gravitude Fundamentals
  13. Chapter 7: The Six Pillars
  14. Chapter 8: Putting it all Together
  15. Chapter 9: Gravitude Killers
  16. Chapter 10: Excellence Can Breed Gratitude
  17. Chapter 11: The Shepherd’s Way
  18. Chapter 12: The Gravitude Quotient
  19. Chapter 13: Gratitude Evangelism
  20. Chapter 14: The Most Commonly Asked Questions about Gravitude
  21. About the authors