Session title: The Gratitude Effect: Unleashing the Power of Appreciation at Work
🗓️ August 21, 2025 🕒 8:30AM
đź“ŤÂ Virtual Meeting | Free Event!
Session Details:
In today’s fast-paced work environments, genuine appreciation often gets overlooked—yet it’s one of the most powerful tools leaders can use to build stronger, more resilient teams. Research consistently shows that expressing gratitude benefits both the giver and the receiver, boosting morale, engagement, and performance.
Join us for an inspiring and practical session with Devin C. Hughes—author, executive coach, and expert in workplace culture—who will guide us through the transformative impact of authentic appreciation. Drawing from the latest in positive psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness, Devin will share actionable strategies to help HR professionals and leaders foster a culture of recognition that drives real results.
Through compelling case studies and a proven 21-day action plan, attendees will learn how to operationalize gratitude in their organizations to improve retention, safety, productivity, and overall team well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- The difference between recognition and appreciation—and why both matter.
- How often to recognize team members for maximum impact.
- Why some teams resist recognition and how to navigate it.
- How to make gratitude a daily, sustainable practice at work.
- Real-world examples of companies achieving measurable ROI through gratitude.
Whether you’re looking to boost team morale, improve performance, or simply create a more positive workplace, this session will equip you with the tools to make appreciation a strategic advantage.
About the Speaker:
Devin C. Hughes isn’t your average leadership speaker—unless your average speaker has a TED-worthy sense of humor, a black belt in culture transformation, and a résumé that includes everyone from Disney to the Department of Defense.
An award-winning speaker, author, and globally sought-after expert on organizational culture and team dynamics, Devin helps leaders and teams do more than check the box on engagement—he shows them how to light it on fire (in the good way). He’s got a sixth sense for sniffing out stale workplaces and helping turn them into thriving, connected ecosystems where people actually want to show up.
Forget the corporate fluff—Devin brings real talk, bold ideas, and a human-first approach that sticks. With a rare mix of insight, storytelling, and just the right dose of sarcasm, he tackles big topics like civility, belonging, and communication without making anyone want to check their inbox mid-session.
Named one of Peoplehum’s Top 200 Thought Leaders to Watch in 2025, Devin holds a BA from Colgate University and an MS from Southern New Hampshire University. His work spans Fortune 100 giants, scrappy startups, and mission-driven organizations that want more than just another PowerPoint parade.
He doesn’t just talk about better workplaces—he helps build them.