Ask Yourself This Question About Your Workplace

Cindy Elkins, a former vice president at Genentech, shares how cultivating a culture of gratitude helped the company thrive during tough times.

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Elkins describes a time of great transition for her company that included increasing complexity, exhaustion, and multiple staff transitions. They found that they were better able to navigate these challenges by asking themselves some key questions.

Why are you here?

What are you passionate about?

What can I do today to make this a great place to work?

What can you give/receive thank you’s for?

Considering your workplace, how would you answer these questions?