• Loading stock data...
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
The Best Employers in Sports survey is now open! Take the survey

Give Thanks: It’s a Lifestyle

Giving thanks is a lifestyle and an attitude that should be practiced throughout the year.


The ATTITUDE of GRATITUDE. Every year, I find that people are most thankful around the holidays and it is great to see people with positive energy giving thanks and spreading the love. However, giving thanks is a lifestyle and an attitude that should be practiced throughout the year.

We shouldn’t just show our appreciation for our family, friends or colleagues during the holidays. We should show it all year round and be focused on giving rather than taking. In sports, we are in the industry of relationships and growth. Giving thanks and showing gratitude is a simple way to keep growing and developing authentic relationships.

https://frontofficesports.com/shifting-your-perception-of-the-hustle-mentality-9eca2026de90

As a society we often get so focused on ME that we forget about the WE. It’s imperative that we remember to be thankful for everything and everyone that we have. Here’s what I mean.

· Don’t wait till the holidays to tell your parents that you love them and are thankful for their support.

· Don’t wait till the holidays to tell your best friend that you are thankful for his/her friendship.

· Don’t wait till the holidays to thank your co- workers for a job well done.

· Don’t wait till the holidays to tell your children that you are proud of them.

· Don’t wait till the holidays to thank a stranger for doing something nice for you.

· Don’t wait till the holidays to tell your significant other that you are thankful for their love.

In sports business, we are constantly competing against thousands of other people to build relationships and land our dream job. One way to stand out is to show your appreciation for those that help you on your journey.

Every time you meet someone new at a networking event or through an interview or as a guest speaker in your class, give thanks. Show them that you care and send a thank you note. Don’t wait till the end of the semester or till the holiday/summer break to do this. Make it a priority to give thanks all year round and you will be surprised with how many more relationships can be created and developed.

https://frontofficesports.com/shifting-your-perception-of-the-hustle-mentality-9eca2026de90

Make a commitment to yourself to give thanks all year round. Showing gratitude and giving thanks doesn’t have to be a grand gesture; it can simply be a text or buying someone a drink to show your gratefulness. The biggest thing is to share your appreciation with others. Not only is giving thanks a nice thing to do, but it will help develop and maintain meaningful relationships. Whether people will admit it or not, everyone loves when someone thanks them. It gives them a sense of accomplishment and makes them feel warm and cheerful on the inside.

I hope that this article serves as a friendly reminder to be appreciative for all that you have and that you will continue to give thanks in aspects of your life.

I challenge you to share this post and TAG AT LEAST 3 PEOPLE you are thankful for as a way of publicly showing your gratitude to the people that mean the most to you.

If you to build extraordinary relationships in your life, download 5 FREE chapters of Jake’s new book, Elevate Your Network here.


Front Office Sports is a leading multi-platform publication and industry resource that covers the intersection of business and sports.

Want to learn more, or have a story featured about you or your organization? Contact us today.

https://upscri.be/f32ae1

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

The new tipline is aimed at athletes and coaches.

U.S. Integrity Launches Gambling Tipline Amid Betting Scandals

U.S. Integrity’s tipline is for sports betting-related concerns.
Sponsored

Gratitude in Business: A Game Changer

The return to normalcy means sales teams are challenged with continuing to build relationships with their best customers while distractions abound.

6 Sports Business Books That Should Be on Your Holiday Wish List

Having trouble with your holiday wish list? Be sure to ask for these highly recommended sports business books that will surely help your career.

Mastering LinkedIn: Personal Branding Tips for Sports Business Professionals

Are you using LinkedIn properly? If not, it could be the difference in landing your next dream job or being left on the sidelines. 
podcast thumbnail mobile
Front Office Sports Today

Shams to ESPN; NHL Drops Puck

0:00

Featured Today

Ryan Smith Sees Salt Lake City As Next Vegas-Like Sports Town

Utah Hockey Club’s owner says all the pieces are falling into place.
October 8, 2024

How the WWE’s Farm Circuit Became a Primetime Draw

NXT produces generational talent—and it occupies a new prime-time network slot.
A DraftKings sign
October 7, 2024

A DraftKings Exec Left for Fanatics. Then the Bitter Legal Battle Began

Mike Hermalyn has been sidelined at Fanatics for nine months now.
opinion
October 6, 2024

Where Is the Dang Game? Fragmentation Has Hit Fever Pitch

A correction is coming in the increasingly confusing landscape of live sports.
Sponsored

Temple Takes Your Sports Career to the Next Level

If you want to break through to the C-Suite , Temple University’s Executive Master of Science in Sport Business can help you up your game and accelerate your career. 
Sponsored

Networking With Purpose

Investing in the Ohio University PMSA unlocks access to one of the largest sports business alumni networks in the world.
Sponsored

University of San Francisco Is Your Ticket to the Game

Rated the No. 1 Sports Management program in California, USF has been a leader in educating industry professionals for more than 30 years.
Sponsored

How UBS Crafts Impactful Partnerships Across Sports, Arts, and Culture

As UBS continues to expand its impressive array of sports and entertainment partnerships, the company solidifies its position as a leader in wealth management.
Sponsored

UMass, McCormack Department of Sport Management Introduce Groundbreaking Women in Business Course

UMass’s Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management has announced the addition of a Women in Business course launching Spring 2021.
Sponsored

Sacred Heart University Gives Athletes and Students Hands-On Learning Opportunities

Professor Matthew F. Moran is training the industry’s next generation of exercise scientists at Sacred Heart University.
Sponsored

Ohio University PMSA Prepares Sports Professionals For New Normal

Two alumni of the Ohio University Professional Master of Sports Administration explain how they feel prepared for the future of sports.
Sponsored

Temple’s Sports Business Master’s Program Gives a Sports Media Pro Unique Perspective

Temple’s School of Sport, Tourism & Hospitality Management gave Sean Hanrahan the tools to elevate his career even after 30 years in the business.