The Hidden Warning Sign High-Achievers Ignore

Years ago, I wrote a gratitude list on a flight to a client, trying to convince myself I should be happy with the prestigious life I had worked so hard to build. It took me years to realize that when gratitude feels forced, it is often a warning sign that your career is out of alignment. This Thanksgiving reflection shares how I finally saw the truth and the new kind of gratitude that guides my life and leadership today.