So Many Beautiful Things...Gloria Estefan

"There are so many beautiful things that are a part of the world, and I've always looked at life that way; I've always tried to put on a smile and a brave front, not just for my kids but in my own life and all the difficulties that I've gone through."

--Gloria Estefan

Do You Believe In Miracles?...Mike Ericksen

I truly believe we can either see the connections, celebrate them, and express gratitude for our blessings, or we can see life as a string of coincidences that have no meaning or connection.

For me, I’m going to believe in miracles, celebrate life, rejoice in the views of eternity and hope my choices will create a positive ripple effect in the lives of others. This is my choice.

--Mike Ericksen, Upon Destiny's Song

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Today...William Arthur Ward

Today is a most unusual day, because we have never lived it before; we will never live it again; it is the only day we have.

--William Arthur Ward

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Thankfulness...Dolvett Quince

"I never take for granted, every opportunity that comes my way. I thank God everyday. I'm humbled by doing what I love. From the projects to working on projects. I'll never stop smiling!"


--Dolvett Quince, Best Selling Author and Trainer, "The Biggest Loser"

Happy Thanksgiving!

May your day be filled with happiness and giving thanks for today's provisions and future blessings!

#LeadershipTuesdays: Demonstrating Appreciation As A Leader

Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it.

--Ralph Marston

Every other Tuesday, WOMEN AT LIBERTY provides a platform for a variety of voices and resources to develop, encourage and strengthen women leaders. Today and all this week #MotivationalMoments is featuring quotes on thankfulness and gratitude. Again today I start off with the familiar adage, "Actions speak louder than words". And this is very true for Dan Price, the CEO of Gravity Payments.

Gravity Payments is a credit-card processing and financial services company that is based in the Seattle, Washington area. Dan Price and his brother Lucas founded the company in February 2004. A few years ago he had an encounter with an employee that changed the way he pays his employees. He talked to one of his employees who was a phone tech making $35,000 a year and an employee who was a former veteran. Both struggling trying to make ends meet on their current salaries. Dan was bringing home a $1.1 million dollar salary at that time. Gradually, Dan made a decision to pay all of his employees a minimum salary of $70,000 and he announced it this past Spring. (See Remember the Guy Who Gave His Employees a $70,000 Minimum Wage? Here’s What Happened Next.)

Everybody knows leadership is a tough job. But, when you strive to do right by people and you are really concerned about the welfare of your employees, you demonstrate to them the values you expect to flow through your organization. Dan Price put his money where his mouth is and this is a great leadership lesson on demonstrating appreciation and concern.

To learn more about Dan's decision and how he came to change the pay structure at his company, see the video below. For more information on Leadership Tuesdays or WOMEN AT LIBERTY, click here.

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Being Thankful and Positive...Serena Williams

It's important to know your history...

When asked how she felt about Maria Sharapova earning more money in endorsements than she, the #1 Women's Tennis Player in the world replied: 

"If they want to market someone who is white and blond, that’s their choice. I have a lot of partners who are very happy to work with me. I can’t sit here and say I should be higher on the list because I have won more. I’m happy for her, because she worked hard, too. There is enough at the table for everyone. We have to be thankful, and we also have to be positive about it so the next black person can be No. 1 on that list.

Maybe it’s meant to be the next person to be amazing, and I’m just opening the door. Zina Garrison, Althea Gibson, Arthur Ashe and Venus [Williams] opened so many doors for me."*

--Serena Williams, #1 Women's Tennis (in the world), as of August 2015

*Source: Serena Williams Has The Perfect Response To Maria Sharapova Endorsement Gap

Thank You!...Happy Veterans Day!

For your honorable service and dedication to the highest ideals of our country, we thank you.  For your sacrifice and the sacrifice of your family and friends, we say "Thank You". For those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we have no words that would adequately thank you for your service.  

Happy Veterans Day!!

A Gift From God...Mary Morrissey

Every day you are alive is a special occasion.  Every minute, every breath, is a gift from God.  

--Mary Manin Morrissey

With Gratitude, Seek Wisdom Each Day

Teach us to number each of our days so that we may grow in wisdom.

 --Psalm 90:12 (God's Word Translation)

Gratitude Is...Gilbert Chesterton

I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.  --Gilbert K. Chesterton

 

Gratitude is...Henry Ward Beecher

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul. --Henry Ward Beecher

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