Lead with Gratitude

Gratitude is often underestimated in leadership — seen as something soft or optional. In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy explores why leading with gratitude is, in fact, a powerful leadership skill that builds trust, confidence, and meaningful impact. Through personal stories about family, early role models, and leadership learned long before titles or positions, this episode invites you to reflect on where leadership truly begins — and how values, presence, and appreciation shape the leaders we become. You’ll hear about: Why gratitude is a core leadership skill, not a “nice to have” Who we often learn leadership from before we ever have a title How everyday actions and expressed appreciation build trust and confidence Simple ways to practise gratitude as part of self-leadership and leading others Why saying “thank you” now matters more than we think (00:00) Introduction – Hope and Leadership (01:24) Where We First Learn Leadership (02:52) My Grandmother – Values and Generosity (04:18) My Other Grandmother – Leadership in Action (05:29) My Father – Encouragement and Early Responsibility (06:35) My Mother – Possibility and Relational Leadership (08:21) Gratitude as Leadership – Say It Now (09:43) A Simple Gratitude Practice (11:07) A Christmas Reflection and Gift Idea (12:08) Leadership in Everyday Actions (12:48) Closing Reflection and Invitation This episode is for leaders who want to create meaningful impact — and who believe leadership is human, values-driven, and rooted in what truly matters. 🎙 Confident Leadership. In Colour. is a weekly podcast for thoughtful, ambitious leaders who want to lead with clarity, courage, and heart. ✨ Be confident — Be you. On the December 17th its Say It Now - day. Take the opportunity to tell someone what they means to you.