Why Gratitude Matters at Work
In today's workplace, where deadlines are constant, change is rapid, and burnout is all too common, one simple practice has the Power to change everything: Gratitude.
That's why I developed the Power of Gratitude at Work Program. As leaders, Gratitude plays an integral part in your daily interactions and like any skill, you must work at it to hone it - this is what you and your teams will learn with this program.
Discover the transformative power of gratitude in the workplace, elevate your leadership, and empower your team with a culture of appreciation.
Why Gratitude Belongs in the Leadership Toolkit
Gratitude, When Practiced by Leaders, Becomes Culture-Shaping
The Gratitude Advantage for Leaders:
Builds Trust & Rapport with Team Members
Increases Loyalty and Discretionary Effort
Strengthens Emotional Intelligence
Attracts and Retains Top Talent
“No one who achieves success does so without the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.” Alfred North Whitehead
The Power of Gratitude at Work
Harness the Power of Gratitude to Build Stronger Leaders, Teams, and Cultures
In today’s evolving workplace, gratitude isn’t just good manners—it’s a proven driver of engagement, retention, and performance. In this inspiring and practical session, Brian Proctor shares how simple, genuine expressions of gratitude can transform workplace culture, boost morale, and strengthen leadership impact. Drawing from his own leadership journey and conversations from his Tuesday’s Thanks podcast, Brian offers actionable strategies to build gratitude into everyday work life.
What Attendees Will Learn from Brian Proctor’s "Power of Gratitude at Work" Session:
During Brian Proctor’s Power of Gratitude at Work session, attendees will gain practical insights into how gratitude can transform their workplace culture. They will learn:
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The business case for gratitude: backed by research, attendees will understand how gratitude improves employee engagement, reduces turnover, enhances teamwork, and boosts overall performance.
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Everyday strategies to foster gratitude: from small habits to larger recognition programs, participants will discover actionable ways to incorporate gratitude into their leadership style and team practices.
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The different forms of workplace gratitude: such as peer-to-peer recognition, leadership-driven appreciation, and customer-focused gratitude—and why all three matter.
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The ripple effect of gratitude: how authentic expressions of appreciation can create a more resilient, innovative, and connected workplace, even in high-pressure environments.
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Personal leadership growth: how practicing gratitude not only benefits teams but also strengthens an individual's emotional intelligence, leadership brand, and career success.
Brian draws on real-world examples, stories from his career, and interviews from his Tuesday’s Thanks podcast to make the session engaging, relatable, and immediately applicable.
Program Offerings
Keynote Presentations
Elevate your leadership conference with keynote speaker Brian Proctor, hospitality industry veteran and host of the Tuesday’s Thanks podcast, as he delivers his acclaimed program The Power of Gratitude at Work. In this engaging and inspiring presentation, Brian shares powerful stories from his career and podcast, along with research-backed insights that show how cultivating gratitude in the workplace can boost morale, strengthen team dynamics, and improve performance. Perfect for organizations looking to energize their leadership teams, Brian’s keynote leaves audiences with actionable tools - including a 15-Day Gratitude Challenge—to build a culture of appreciation, connection, and long-term success.
Leadership & Gratitude Work Session
Discover how a simple shift in mindset can transform your entire workplace with Brian Proctor’s The Power of Gratitude at Work workshop. Rooted in over 150 interviews with senior leaders from his podcast Tuesday’s Thanks and backed by compelling research, Brian’s session is a powerful call to action for leaders and teams to embrace gratitude as a daily leadership skill - not just a feel-good gesture. Participants will explore how gratitude fuels productivity, reduces turnover, enhances mental wellness, and strengthens team culture, all while creating authentic human connections. Through stories, data, and the signature 15-Day Gratitude at Work Challenge, this workshop offers a practical roadmap to building a resilient, engaged, and high-performing workplace - one thank you at a time.
Power of Gratitude Workbook
In The Power of Gratitude at Work, Brian Proctor - hospitality leader and host of the Tuesday’s Thanks podcast -delivers a compelling, practical guide to transforming workplace culture through the simple yet profound act of gratitude. Drawing from real-life stories, leadership insights, and research-backed strategies, this book illustrates how gratitude is not just a feel-good gesture but a powerful driver of engagement, retention, innovation, and mental wellness. With actionable chapters, reflection prompts, and the transformative 15-Day Gratitude at Work Challenge, Proctor shows readers how to build daily habits of appreciation that create stronger teams, more human leadership, and organizations where people feel truly seen and valued.
My Story
For more than 30 years, I built my career in the hospitality industry—starting at the front lines and eventually leading global operations for some of the most respected hotel brands in the world, including Four Seasons, Starwood, Evolution Hospitality, and BridgeStreet Global Hospitality. Along the way, I had the privilege of working with extraordinary teams, opening new properties, improving guest experiences, and mentoring future leaders.
In 2020, after decades of navigating the fast-paced demands of the industry, I took a step back to reflect on what truly made a difference in the teams I led and the cultures we built. That reflection led me to launch Leeds Hospitality Group, a consulting firm designed to support hotel owners and operators with hands-on expertise in operations, asset management, and new project development.
But the deeper insight I uncovered—and the one that’s shaped this next chapter of my life—is the undeniable impact of gratitude.
Gratitude has always been part of my leadership style, but I began to understand it as more than just good manners—it’s a powerful force for building stronger teams, healthier workplaces, and more resilient leadership. That realization inspired me to create the Tuesday’s Thanks podcast, where I interview hospitality leaders about their professional journeys and give them the opportunity to publicly thank those who helped shape their success.
Now, with The Power of Gratitude at Work program, I’m bringing that message directly to organizations. Through speaking engagements, workshops, and challenges designed to integrate gratitude into everyday work culture, I help teams move beyond transactions and toward genuine connection, appreciation, and performance.
This isn’t just a leadership tool—it’s a human one. And I’m grateful to share it with you.
Brian Proctor
Client Testimonials
Grey Raines
Managing Partnering
Raines Company
"I would like to take a moment to thank Brian Proctor for speaking at the Raines Company Leadership Conference in Miami this September. "The Power of Gratitude" set the tone for the week.
Brian shared his personal journey with gratitude and highlighted the importance of it not just being a professional tool to transform the workplace, but as a personal one as well. His insights on building a gratitude-driven culture resonated deeply and sparked some great conversations amongst our teams.
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Michael Broadhurst
Chief Operating Officer
Stepstone Hospitality
"Gratitude is a powerful force and Brian Proctor's presentation on the Power of Gratitude truly highlighted its impact. His insights on the power of appreciation - both in our personal and professional lives - were incredibly valuable. It's a great reminder that fostering a culture of gratitude leads to stronger relationships, greater resilience, and overall success."
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