Rediscovering Hope, Connection, and Agency in 2025
As February begins, many people are reflecting on a January that didn't meet expectations. We had hoped for a fresh start. Instead, we've faced exceptional challenges—terroristic acts, apocalyptic fires, political unrest, and two devastating aviation disasters mere days apart. These events have left a significant impact on personal well-being and team dynamics.
By the end of the month, I noticed that hope, connection, and agency had faded for many, impacting their teams significantly.
The Symbiotic Trio
For both individuals and teams to thrive, hope, connection, and agency must be intertwined:
Hope inspires us to envision better days and fuels persistence.
Connection provides the bonds and support that motivate us to move forward.
Agency empowers us to transform visions into reality and inspires us to take action, build resilience and confidence.
When any element falters, the ripple effect moves beyond the personal realm — and takes an impact on the collective.
Understanding the Ripple Effects
The start of 2025 has tested these elements at a deep level across numerous organizations. Have hope, connection, or agency dipped or slipped on your team in January?
If so, here's what that might look like on your team:
Hope diminishes, leading to disengagement and decreased motivation.
Connection weakens, resulting in siloed working and less collaboration.
Agency reduces, creating a sense of being stuck or powerless.
Suddenly, people feel paralyzed, with fear, worry, and anxiety creeping in. Instead of moving forward, they are retreating.
Growing through Gratitude
Here's the empowering news: Hope, connection, and agency all flourish in the soil of gratitude.
Since the early days of the pandemic, we've been designing and hosting dynamic interactive events known as Gratitude Encounters™. These sessions have proven highly effective at:
Cultivating Hope: Sharing of small wins and future visions keeps optimism alive.
Strengthening Connection: Open dialogue and authentic sharing foster deeper bonds.
Empowering Agency: Skill development and autonomy in projects restore a sense of ownership.
Introducing the 2025 Great Gratitude Reset
In response to the challenges so many teams are feeling and facing, we've crafted a special Gratitude Encounter known as the 2025 Gratitude Reset Session. It's designed specifically for teams, to help you and your team rekindle hope, fortify connections, and activate agency.
We provide ready-made or customized sessions that can seamlessly integrate into your team's next gathering, either by adapting an existing meeting or organizing a special event. We deliver these online, in-person, or hybrid sessions. This 60-minute session is a game-changer!
Taking Action
It's time to move forward with purpose rather than continue feeling stuck. Don’t let your team languish when a gratitude-powered reset could be the transformative catalyst you need.
To learn how a 2025 Gratitude Reset Session can benefit your team, schedule a call or book your session directly. Let’s rekindle the hope, connection, and agency within your team, setting a positive trajectory for the months to come.
Together, through gratitude, we can rise above challenges and build a resilient, thriving community.