— To follow is a bullet of wisdom on leadership. It comes from Tom’s rifle, named Shot, who has seen it all. You’ll get the drift by clicking Blog in the menu at www.tomnewhouse.com. —
Why lead? The goal, when you stretch it out, is happiness. For that, the secret is gratitude. See gratitude’s benefits by checking out this link/graphic or the following list: (1) Emotional benefits—more good feelings, relaxed, happy memories; less jealousy. (2) Social benefits—more kindness, friendships, deep relationships, healthy marriage. (3) Career benefits—better management, networking, goal attainment, decision making. (4) Health benefits—improved sleep, exercise, longevity, energy; less sickness. (5) Personality benefits—more optimism, self-esteem; less materialistic, self-centered.
So, be happy; get gratitude. Lead with it.