A half hour interview show featuring innovative leaders who cultivate a culture of giving, belonging and thriving together. In each episode, we’ll explore how generosity at work impacts the bottom line and address cultural dynamics, team behavior and peer relationships.
“One of the best decisions I’ve ever made as a leader is just getting out of the way of people doing the work and being more of a support.” “But to go to a place where people allow you to be yourself and to grow with you is a great form of generosity that no…
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“We are the creators of our own lives.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Paragon Performance Evolution 04:52 Personal Journeys and Inspirations 09:55 The Impact of Stress and Mental Health 15:01 Understanding Emotions and Thought Patterns 20:06 Techniques for Coherence and Emotional Regulation 25:09 The Science of Heart-Focused Breathing 30:04 Generosity and Corporate Culture Transformation 31:18 Navigating…
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“…And the reason for five degrees is that 5 % of our behavior is self-regulated willpower, which means 95 % is habit. The only way that we can create lasting change is through incremental steps.” Episode summary | In this final episode of 2024, Shannon Cassidy introduces the Five Degree Principle, a framework designed…
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“…if we could put people in the water and teach them to surf, we’d actually have to force them to suck at something again…In business, you don’t teach people to fail because failure is not an option. But our best learnings come from failure…” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Brian Formato and Groove Management 06:31 Innovative…
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“…if you listen carefully when people tell you these things, which is so hard because we have so many distractions, but if you listen carefully, you can find ways to be helpful, to be responsible, to be reliable, to be trustworthy, all the things that make us fully functioning and valuable humans.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction…
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“While letting out a curse or cuss word might feel harmless in the moment, it can leave unintended impressions and even disrupt the professional culture we work so hard to build. I am guilty and need this lesson more than anyone.” Host Bio: Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique…
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“Pause and pay attention. When you hear that whisper or feel that tap on your shoulder of curiosity, it’s an idea waiting for you to bring it to life. So pause and pay attention. We live in this world where we’re always busy. We’re so busy and we often are not pausing and paying attention…
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“…you can increase the potential of having a visit that respects everyone’s needs and isn’t a letdown.” Host Bio: Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in generous leadership, behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team…
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“What does it look like to approach harm in a way that is transformative . . . how do we heal collectively and holistically . . . there are really unique and beautiful ways of doing that doesn’t look like mass incarceration.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Rashida Ricketts and Her Work 07:54 Rashida’s Journey into…
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“Take a mindful pause.” In this episode of the ROG Return on Generosity podcast, host Shannon Cassidy discusses the habit of judging others and offers practical steps to reduce judgment and foster a more generous mindset. The conversation emphasizes the importance of curiosity, mindful pauses, reframing judgments, and setting intentions to cultivate empathy and understanding…
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