Podcast: R.O.G. Return on Generosity

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.

223. Dr. Kristopher Brown – Empowered Leadership

“I want to be what I needed.” “Culture drives everything.” “Generosity and empathy go a long way.” “Never abandon who you are.” “Everybody comes to the table dealing with something.”   Episode summary | Dr. Kristopher Brown shares his journey in education, highlighting his commitment to creating a positive school environment. He discusses the importance…

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222. Lyn Wineman – Be The Leader You Would Follow

“Clarity is key.” “Be the leader you would want to follow.”   Episode summary | In this engaging conversation, Shannon Cassidy interviews Lyn Wineman, founder of KidGlov, an advertising agency dedicated to helping changemakers amplify their impact. Lyn shares her journey from a small town in Nebraska to becoming a leader in purpose-driven marketing. The…

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221. Justin Jones-Fosu – Respectfully Disagree

“We need to challenge our perspective.” “We need to agree to respect.“ “Turn confrontation into a conversation.” “There’s humanity on different sides of conversations.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Justin Jones-Fosu 01:18 Justin’s Upbringing and Early Influences 03:25 Lessons from a Challenging Childhood 05:32 Confronting Absence: A Journey to Understanding 09:12 The Power of Listening and…

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220. Tessa White – The Job Doctor

“Feedback is a gift.” “You do what is best for your career, not what’s comfortable for other people.“ “We trust the people who tell us the truth.” “I really subscribe to the idea that you should do something once a year that scares the crap out of you.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Tessa White and…

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219. Dr. Maureen Reusche – Graceful Generosity

“We lead how we were led.” “Generosity is giving of your time.‘” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Maureen Reusche 03:02 Dr. Reusche’s Educational Journey 06:12 Building Relationships in Education 09:00 The Influence of Family on Leadership 11:47 Generosity in Leadership 15:03 Navigating Challenges During the Pandemic 18:08 The Role of a Superintendent 21:04 The Importance…

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218. Steve Ramona – Always Be Serving

“Meet 10 to 15 new people every week.” “Ask, How can I help you? Shut up, listen.‘” “Get better 1% every day.” “Start building your network today.” “It’s bringing value to people and transforming them very little or transforming them a lot. That’s it.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Steve Ramona and His Impact 01:25 Building…

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217: Genein Letford – Brain Matters

“Generosity is good for the brain.” ”Be intentional and ask yourself, ‘When was the last time I did something for the first time?’” “We have to intentionally put ourselves in new spaces.” “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is today.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Intercultural Creativity…

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216: Abby Havermann – Get Out of Your Mind

“Growth is not linear” ”Focus more on who you’re being and less on what you’re doing” “We’re all human beings. One is not better than another” “Accept where you are when you’re there” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Abby Haverman 01:30 Abby’s Early Life and Background 03:05 Transformation Through Adversity 07:15 Awakening to Self-Worth 09:36 Understanding…

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215. Jabari Whitehead – Better Us, Better Them

“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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214. Jeff Benton & Brett Weinroth – From Chaos to Coherence

“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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