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.
“Reach isn’t a measure or a strategy for how we get bigger. Reach is a measure of what we’re willing to care about.” “We have to wage war against regret.” “We break the patterns of the past by choosing to be faithful in the moment.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 07:27 Reaching People and Caring…
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“Generosity is the most essential capability of leadership.” In this milestone 200th episode of R.O.G. Return on Generosity , host Shannon Cassidy reflects on the journey of the podcast over the past four years, emphasizing the critical role of generosity in effective leadership. She discusses the importance of oxytocin and serotonin in fostering positive relationships…
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“Take micro steps and achieve uncommon success.” “Build supportive communities and extend grace.” “Define success on your own terms and embrace uniqueness.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Edwige Robinson’s Journey 02:45 Believe It’s Possible: Conquering Mountains and Achieving Uncommon Success 05:15 The Power of Micro Steps and Momentum 10:03 Building Supportive Communities and Extending Grace 16:04 Defining…
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“Ideas aren’t the problem. People have lots of ideas, but they don’t have time to think. Thinking has become a daring act within organizations, and in our culture, because we are part of the ‘cult of busy’.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Lisa Bodell and the Importance of Simplicity 03:20 Eliminating Complexity and Drowning in Work…
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“Personal mastery is all about humility and supporting other people and having purpose other than yourself.” R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Sit quietly. Light up your right brain. Meditation Mindfulness practices Nature Walks without headphones or phone Music Art Laughter Gratitude Get emotionally fit. Engage in a recovery practice. Ask for help. Develop both personal and professional…
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“Burnout is an excessive and sustained workload.” “Am I really the best person to be in that meeting?” “Create workplaces of joy, productivity, and growth.” “Change is possible.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Daisy Auger-Dominguez’s Background and Book 03:03 Chapter 1: Recognizing and Addressing Burnout 06:24 Chapter 2: Setting Boundaries and Saying No 11:03 Chapter 3: Difficult…
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“How do we help others, especially those that don’t have a good opportunity? But, you know, they don’t have life on a silver platter. So how do we make silver platters for people?” “You never wanna go to the president and talk about yourself. You wanna go to the president and you wanna talk about…
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“Generous leadership is standing up for what is right.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction of James Rooke 03:53 Background and Influences 08:19 Lessons from Father’s Leadership Style 12:08 Simplifying Decision-Making Filters 26:21 Staying Close to the Front Lines 31:15 Creating a Culture of Generosity 36:25 Humility and Vulnerability in Leadership 41:06 The Power of Small Acts 45:06…
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“This success isn’t about me, it is literally about everybody else.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:00 Grid Automation and the New Energy Transition 07:38 The Benefits of Being a Generous Leader 09:49 The Power of Consistency and Self-Reflection in Leadership Episode Summary: Mike Atkinson, the Managing Director of Grid Automation in North America for…
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“An apology is a small word, but has enormous power interpersonally.” Episode Summary: Dr. Amy Edmondson, the world’s leading authority in psychological safety, discusses her background and the science of failing well. She shares her journey from growing up in New York City to becoming a professor at Harvard Business School. She explains how her…
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