Gratitude changes your perspective before it changes your circumstances. In this episode, Mikel reveals how grateful leadership unlocks joy, humility, and influence—even in difficult seasons.
The secret ingredient to peace, joy, and longevity in leadership isn’t talent—it’s gratitude. In this Daily Fox Fuel, Mikel shares how gratitude grounds leaders when success tries to inflate them and struggle tries to break them. He explains that grateful people see progress where others see pressure, and that gratitude transforms obstacles into opportunities. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:18, he challenges listeners to give thanks in everything, not for everything. This episode will inspire you to slow down, look around, and realize how much you already have to be thankful for.
00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:18 – Gratitude Is the Secret Ingredient
00:32 – Gratitude Grounds Leadership
00:54 – Pressure vs. Perspective
01:12 – Give Thanks In Everything
01:35 – 1 Thessalonians 5:18: The Gratitude Mandate
01:56 – Grateful People See Progress, Not Problems
02:23 – Gratitude Is the Gateway to Peace
02:40 – Challenge: Write Down Three Things You’re Thankful For
02:54 – Share & Stay Foxy
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Gratitude is the secret ingredient to peace and perspective. Mikel reminds us that grateful people don’t just survive tough seasons—they transform them. Gratitude doesn’t deny pain; it redirects focus toward God’s faithfulness.
He references 1 Thessalonians 5:18, reminding us to give thanks in everything, not necessarily for everything. Gratitude keeps pride low, hope high, and your heart steady. Today’s challenge: write down three things you’re thankful for—and let gratitude lead your next move.