Emboldening women in their faith and work
Lead Gratefully
TBD | Noon-1pm
First Lutheran Church
Research continues to show that gratitude has tremendously positive effects on overall health. But did you know that leading with gratitude in the workplace has also been shown to have a significant impact?
Wharton Business School professor, Adam Grant, suggests that the lack of gratitude at work is because we don’t like to admit that we need help at work – and thanking someone implies an admission that you can’t do it all on your own. Ouch. As believers, we know that we need one another. We cannot all be an ear or a foot or a mouth. We need one another. But at work? We’ve been conditioned towards self-sufficiency. And it’s costing us.
What if showing gratitude at work isn’t simply a way of admitting our need for one another. What if it helps to build a sense of belonging and collaboration? What if gratitude in the workplace isn’t just what sets us apart as believers, but is the key to restoring health to work culture? Leading with gratitude shows honor to those you work with and invites deeper authenticity, safety, and community. Yes, it communicates our need for one another. But what if that’s not an admission of weakness, but rather an invitation to community and belonging?
This month at Polished we are exploring what it means to lead gratefully. Because when it comes to leading at work, we believe that gratitude matters. Join the conversation and see how we can grow in this powerful practice that’s grounded in Christian theology and tradition.
Be sure to check out events happening at Polished Cincinnati North, too!
Upcoming Speakers
Lead Joyfully
December | TBD
First Lutheran Church
Past Speakers
Speaker: Carolon Donnally
Speakers: Jane Doerman & Laura Jackson
Speaker: Nicole Yung
Speaker: Kristan Getsy
Chapter Director
Kathy Book
Kathy is VP of Perishables at On-Shelf Marketing Group, a local broker for the Kroger family of stores. She has over 22 years of experience working for the Kroger Co. She was previously Director of Culinary Development where she was responsible for leading innovation and new food concept development. Prior to that, she was Director of Food Service on the deli/bakery team, where she was responsible for Starbucks, Sushi and other third-party relationships. She also held the position of Sr Category Manager for grocery and Corporate Brand Sr Culinary Innovation Manager, where she led innovation and strategy work across all departments.
Kathy received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Butler University in Indianapolis. She has been named one of Progressive Grocer’s Top Women in Grocery. Kathy also founded a women’s ministry called Women in the Marketplace, Inc, a non-profit that helps working women grow in faith, build relationships and impact the community. Email Kathy
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