Gratitude as a Way to Promote a Culture of Wellness
Monday, October 14, 2024 at 2:45 PM–3:15 PM PDT
Palm Canyon B
Presentation Type
30-Minute Presentations
Presentation Abstract (250 word max.)
In this session, the research behind gratitude will be shared as a basis for why we should practice gratitude in our personal and professional lives. Participants will learn about
- how gratitude improves relationships (including faculty and student relationships),
- how gratitude improves the workplace, and
- how to employ one of five essential leadership practices, Encourage the Heart (Kouzes and Posner).
After we discuss strategies to cultivate gratitude, participants will create an action plan based on the session so they can take an idea back to their organization and implement it immediately. With burnout on the rise, gratitude can help faculty and leaders create a culture of wellness.
Primary Presenter
Dr. Dianna Rust, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
Additional Presenters
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