Gratitude is one of the most powerful leadership tools you have—and it costs nothing. In this episode, Mikel challenges you to stop overlooking the small moments and start using “thank you” as fuel to ignite your team and relationships.
Leadership isn’t just about vision and strategy—it’s about people. In this heartfelt episode of Daily Fox Fuel, Mikel reminds us that gratitude isn’t just good manners; it’s a powerful tool for shaping culture and inspiring action. Drawing from personal experience, leadership conversations, and 1 Thessalonians 5:18, he highlights how a simple, sincere “thank you” can transform your organization, strengthen relationships, and rewire your own mindset toward seeing the good. You’ll be challenged to take five seconds today to express thanks—to a spouse, a teammate, a friend—without attaching anything else to it. Gratitude is the fuel that helps you and those you lead keep moving forward. This episode is a timely reminder that thankfulness isn’t just a feeling—it’s an action that creates momentum.
00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:17 – The Power of Gratitude
00:50 – Why “Thank You” Is a Leadership Tool
01:26 – Challenge: Send a Thank-You Today
03:14 – Gratitude Fuels Your Organization
04:39 – The Cost of Neglecting Gratitude
04:46 – Research + Scripture on Gratitude
05:25 – Centering on God’s Goodness
05:32 – Speak Gratitude Out Loud
06:04 – Share & Stay Foxy
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Gratitude is one of the most powerful tools we have as leaders. It costs nothing but has the highest return—reminding people they’re seen, valued, and that their work matters. Too many leaders think a paycheck is enough thanks, but Jesus modeled something different: care and acknowledgment. Gratitude fuels not only your organization but also rewires your own heart to see the good rather than just the gaps.
Today, take five seconds to express thanks. Send a message, look someone in the eye, and simply say, “Thank you for all you do.” Your words might be exactly what someone needs to keep going. Gratitude centers us on God’s goodness and is God’s will for us in every circumstance (1 Thessalonians 5:18).