The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Brendan Kamm
90% of top performers have high emotional intelligence, yet only 36% of people can recognize their emotions in real time (TalentSmart).
This gap matters because emotional intelligence, paired with gratitude, may be the most underrated driver of trust, loyalty, and long-term success in business.
In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Brendan Kamm, CEO of Thnks, the first global platform built on the principles of Gratitude Commerce.
Under Brendan’s leadership, Thanks is redefining how professionals build stronger relationships through small, thoughtful gestures that scale across organizations.
🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski
🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa
🧭 In this episode, we explore:
• Why gratitude and EQ are inseparable in modern leadership
• How small gestures can transform customer and employee relationships
• Systems that embed appreciation into daily operations at scale
• Stories from organizations using Gratitude Commerce to build loyalty and culture
🎧 Whether you’re a founder, executive, or team leader, this conversation will show you how emotional intelligence, and the simple act of gratitude, can become a lasting business advantage.
Brendan Kamm
CEO of Thnks
Brendan Kamm is the Co-Founder and CEO of Thnks, the first global platform built on the principles of Gratitude Commerce, helping professionals turn appreciation into a business advantage.
Thnks empowers teams to build stronger relationships through personalized, meaningful gestures that combine thoughtfulness with technology. With a clear vision and relentless drive for innovation, Brendan leads the company’s strategic growth, day-to-day operations, and the ongoing evolution of its technology and partnerships.
A seasoned media and technology executive with over 20 years of experience in sales, product development, and client engagement, Brendan witnessed firsthand how the absence of gratitude in business eroded trust and weakened connections. Frustrated by transactional, impersonal interactions, he recognized the opportunity to transform professional engagement, creating a scalable way for organizations to weave appreciation into their culture and strategy.
Under his leadership, Thnks is defining Gratitude Commerce as a movement that proves small, thoughtful gestures can drive loyalty, deepen engagement, and turn everyday interactions into lasting business opportunities.
