Episode 197

EP 197: Give Them Their Roses | A Thanksgiving Message You Can’t Wait to Share

Have you ever realized how often you feel grateful for someone but never actually tell them?

In this special Thanksgiving episode of The Executive Appeal, I’m opening up about something deeply personal, the mentors, coaches, and friends who shaped my journey and the important lesson I learned about expressing gratitude while people are still here to hear it.

And before anything else, I want to say this clearly:

Thank you, Dirk Baxter, for being a one of a kind mentor, coach, and friend.

I miss you and our conversations so much.

🎯 In this episode, I share:

✅ Why gratitude is one of the most underrated leadership skills

✅ How unspoken appreciation can quietly erode relationships and team culture

✅ Why we need to “give people their roses” while they’re still with us

✅ A simple practice you can use today to strengthen your relationships and your leadership


Here’s the truth I’ve learned over the years:

Leadership isn’t just about strategy, decision making, or performance.

It’s about connection.

It’s about appreciation.

And it’s about saying the words people deserve to hear before it’s too late.


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About the Podcast

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The Executive Appeal with Alex D. Tremble

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Alex D. Tremble

Alex Tremble is an executive leadership expert with over a decade of experience helping organizations develop leaders who influence with integrity and build cultures that last. He’s the CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions, a 3x best-selling author, and a recognized authority featured by the Aspen Institute and the International Association for Talent Development.

Alex has personally interviewed and coached hundreds of executives who are shaping industries, and he’s sharing those insights with you. His signature frameworks—The 4C Connection Model™ and The 3R Relationship Model™—have empowered leaders worldwide to achieve measurable success.

When Alex isn’t coaching executives or delivering keynote speeches, you’ll find him here—unpacking the secrets of leadership success and helping you unlock your executive advantage.

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