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September 16, 2025 9 mins

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Mind Pilot Episode 85

In this Mind Pilot episode, Dr. Jana Price Sharps explores why simple gratitude, offered consistently and sincerely, can transform homes, teams, and communities. From thanking a spouse for nightly dishes to acknowledging a child for making the bed, she shows how noticing the ordinary builds trust and connection. Drawing on first responder stories and leadership examples, Dr. Jana contrasts balanced feedback with chronic nitpicking, and explains why people thrive when their efforts are seen. The message is clear, you have the right to a happy life, and you can help others lift up by choosing appreciation over criticism, one thirty second thank you at a time. 

Bullet points

  • WHY THANKS MATTERS: how small, specific appreciation improves trust, motivation, and connection
  • HOME EXAMPLES: thanking spouses and kids for daily contributions, celebrating effort and consistency
  • WORKPLACE LEADERSHIP: balancing correction with recognition, from sergeants to administrators
  • PRAISE WITH INTEGRITY: avoid empty compliments, catch people doing good, use concrete language

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