🌱 Gratitude Circle

At the end of a recurring weekly meeting, go around the Zoom grid. Each person names one thing — work or personal — they’re grateful for from the past week. 15 seconds each, no follow-up questions, no commentary. Next person.

Why it outperforms Kudos Jam over time: no performance pressure, no “shout out” expectation. People share small, real things — a walk they took, a problem they solved, their kid’s school play. The quiet compounding effect on team mood is measurable within a month.

Watch out for: don’t make it mandatory or treat it as a productivity lever. The moment it feels performative, it dies. Passing is always allowed.