The Ultimate Performance-Enhancing Drug: Gratitude
When was the last time you were thanked for your contributions at work? When was the last time you expressed gratitude to another coworker? A recent survey by the John Templeton Foundation revealed that people are less likely to show gratitude at work than anywhere else:
- 60% said they never or rarely express gratitude to co-workers;
- 74% never or rarely express gratitude upstream to their boss.
- 45% had not received recognition or appreciation for their contributions to the company in at least six months;
- 16% reported they had never been recognized at all.