Read Gravitude With Your Leadership Team: A Guide to Getting Started
Are you in need of a workplace culture reboot? Gravitude by Mark Bowling offers a fresh perspective on gratitude’s role in fostering healthier work environments, boosting productivity, and inspiring motivation. Through thought-provoking advice, real-world examples, and interviews with industry leaders, this book offers actionable insights you can use to enact lasting change.
By reading Gravitude with your leadership team, you can kickstart your journey to a more fulfilling and effective work environment. The beauty of addressing workplace challenges through book discussions is that you can cultivate an open dialogue and uncover innovative ideas in a neutral, solution-focused way.
In today’s blog, we are sharing some insight on how to set up your book discussion of Gravitude and who can benefit from it.
Who Is This For?
This book is perfect for leadership teams at any level. Whether you’re a C-suite executive or a mid-level manager, Gravitude is your roadmap to building a better workplace. And reading it with your colleagues is a fantastic way to unite everyone under a common goal. The advice within the chapters is insightful and actionable yet easy to digest, making for an approachable read that isn’t committing to a lengthy tome.
Reading Gravitude as a Group
A group reading experience can be great–until it isn’t. Follow the tips below to get the most out of your discussions.
Establish a Realistic Schedule.
Begin by consulting your group to determine how much time they can dedicate to reading and discussions. Aim for a schedule that’s meaningful but manageable, ensuring it feels like an opportunity for growth rather than a source of stress. If your organization is in an unusually busy season, hold off on starting the group so you don’t pile more tasks on everyone’s plate.
2. Rotate Discussion Leaders.
Encourage team members to take turns facilitating discussions so that nobody feels overburdened. This practice fosters engagement and allows everyone to contribute their unique perspectives; it also takes the pressure off by having a new face leading each meeting. Once you’ve figured out which members are going to facilitate, incorporate them into the schedule and share it with everyone in the group.
3. Don’t Shut Down Every Tangent.
During the discussion, you might find that conversations lead into tangents–but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Let Gravitude be your springboard for hearing more perspectives, talking about your current work environment, and figuring out where there is room for improvement. So long as nobody is commandeering the conversation or monologuing about a completely unrelated topic, allow group members the space to explore and roam in discussions. Creating a safe space not only creates better, more honest conversations–it shows your leadership team you value them (which is key when cultivating Gravitude!).
Key Chapters to Explore
While every chapter of Gravitude contains strong insights, we’ve highlighted a handful that are sure to be impactful for group discussions:
Chapter 1: “Did You Ever NOT Feel Loved at Work?”
In this first chapter, you’ll learn the story behind and overall concept of Gravitude, forming the foundation for deeper understanding.
Chapter 2: The Flip Side
Next, discover three types of organizations that undermine their employee’s self-worth so you can compare these practices to your own.
Chapter 6: Gravitude Fundamentals
Here, you’ll get into the nitty-gritty of what a genuinely grateful culture looks like and how to cultivate it.
Chapter 7: The Six Pillars
Read this chapter to explore the foundational elements of Gravitude and how they can transform your organization.
Chapter 12: The Gravitude Quotient
In this chapter, you can use the assessment to determine gratitude levels in your workplace and gain some best practices for what to do with your findings.
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Unite your team under a common goal of unlocking the power of Gravitude. Purchase your copy of Gravitude today to begin your journey toward a more connected and empowered workplace.
If your organizational culture is an example of Gravitude in action, please contact me. I would like to feature your story in future blog posts.
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Barnes & Noble (still love to support the brick and mortar)
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