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Ep. 91, ICYMI: The Gratitude Clown Car: Who’s in Your Joy Ride?

Season #2

What if your checklist is killing connection?

 

You can show intentional appreciation without making people feel like a task.

 

This month on the Joyosity™ Podcast, we’ve been getting cozy with gratitude. Far beyond the generic “thanks!” you reflexively say cause you were raised with manners.

 

We’re talking personalized, purposeful, and strategic appreciation that actually fuels connection and trust at work (and home).

 

In this In Case You Missed It episode, Jenn Whitmer and producer Shelby Merryweather reflect on May’s big takeaways — from Enneagram-savvy thank-yous to the surprisingly soulful power of systems.

 

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

  • The subtle (but powerful) difference between thankfulness and gratitude — and why only one builds trust.
  • How to give appreciation that’s specific to someone’s Enneagram style (spoiler: praise what you want to produce).
  • Why “operationalizing your values” (yes, even gratitude) creates more joy and less burnout.

 

And again Shelby brings the question every leader should ask around 16 minutes in.

 

📬 Want more joy? Rate, review, and subscribe. Then share this episode with a fellow leader who could use a little more gratitude that actually sticks.

 

Host: Jenn Whitmer

Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose.

Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves this fall, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party at jennwhitmer.com/books.

 

Guest: Shelby Merryweather

Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com/

 

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