By Michelle Van Slyke Gratitude can be overlooked as something personal rather than professional. Throughout my career, I have learned that the way leaders make people feel directly impacts their performance. It goes with the well-known saying that people will never forget how you made them feel. That’s why today, on World Gratitude Day, I’m sharing four benefits to embracing a leadership style of gratitude, the impact it can have on any business, and how you can apply them to your practices  today and beyond. Related: Why Gratitude is the Best Marketing Plan Ever 1. Appreciation and Performance Have a Direct Correlation Leaders should take time to acknowledge both the work and the accomplishments of their teams—now more than ever. The past 18 months have pushed some employees to work more than ever before all while balancing trying circumstances and situations. We’ve all had moments of saying hello to families over Zoom or trying to hush a barking dog during important meetings. Leaders: Make time to share thanks and appreciation for your employees as they continue to deliver for your business. Employees who feel appreciated for their contributions are more …