Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Brad Formsma. Brad is the founder of I Like Giving, an organization focused on inspiring generosity and joyful giving. In this episode, Brad shares how his own journey shaped his passion for generosity, why giving changes the giver as much as the receiver, and how generosity fuels healthier leadership. He talks about shifting from obligation to joy, creating cultures of gratitude, and how giving is essential to becoming a better servant leader.
Timestamps:
00:00 Opening
00:14 Brad Formsma Intro
00:45 Welcome Brad Formsma
00:59 Brad’s Journey - How Do You Learn To Like Giving
02:23 People’s First Take On Giving
04:14 Giving Is For Everyone
05:46 How To Solve For Generosity For Everyone
06:56 Teaching Generous Thoughts In Children’s Books
08:37 The Seven Ways Of Living Generously
09:31 Start Giving Without Worrying About Getting It Right
11:57 Give Cheerfully, Not Out Of Obligation
14:25 How To Lead A Business Generously
16:14 Different Ways The Seven Ways Can Look
17:18 An Unforgettable Generosity Story
19:29 Be Giving Oriented For Happy Workers
20:36 Taking The Seven Ways Home
21:54 Servant Leadership - The Key Pillar Of Giving
23:58 Don’t Dwell On Missed Giving Opportunities
26:20 Giving Together As A Couple
27:57 Approaching Conversations On Giving With Your Spouse
31:24 Make Receiving Not About “Me”
33:35 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions
35:00 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast
37:41 Closing
Learn more about Brad, I Like Giving, and Generous Family here:
https://generousfamily.com/collections/hat
Check out Brad’s son, Drew, and his work:
https://www.instagram.com/drewformsma/
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