“Generosity is any act of kindness or support given with no expectation of exchange or return from the recipient. There really are limitless ways to be generous,” says Dr. Nicole F. Roberts, a noted author, founder, and public health expert, as she redefines generosity to encompass simple, everyday actions.
In this episode, Dr. Roberts joins Mike Horne to explore the transformative power of generosity and its profound impact on trust, relationships, and overall well-being. She introduces a 30-day generosity challenge, encouraging daily acts of kindness to enhance mental and emotional health. The discussion also highlights the link between generosity and trust, sharing stories of success driven by genuine acts of kindness. Dr. Roberts’ work with the Global Good podcast underscores her commitment to spotlighting positive impact.
Genuine goodness, rooted in generosity, is a renewable resource that can uplift individuals, teams, and organizations. Join Mike and Dr. Roberts in this episode of The People Dividend podcast to learn about the irreplaceable value of people and the crucial role of generosity in fostering trust, building relationships, and driving success.
Quotes
“We decided to change the definition of generosity and made it really simple: it’s any act of kindness or support given with no expectation of exchange or return from the recipient. There are limitless ways to be generous. It doesn’t require a grand act or a huge change in your daily life, but it does require intention and thoughtfulness.” (08:08 | Dr. Nicole F. Roberts)
“One of the things we found that generous leaders do in the business world is genuinely care about the people they work with and mentor them… For leaders to take their wisdom, knowledge, passion, and purpose and share them with others, it changes the way people view, respect, interact, work with, and work for you. Whether it’s your personal mission or your corporate mission, people who believe in it will always work harder because they are tied to the work they’re doing. It’s not just a paycheck.” (14:45 | Dr. Nicole F. Roberts)
“When we’re generous, neurologically, it improves so many things in our brains and in our bodies. It improves our cognitive function, our empathy, our emotional well-being, and our ability to connect with those around us. It actually improves our memory and our emotional regulation. By doing kind things for others and being generous, we activate pleasure centers in our brain and release feel-good hormones like dopamine and oxytocin. This reduces our stress and anxiety. So, what starts up here in your brain cascades all the way through your body.” (17:29 | Dr. Nicole F. Roberts)
Links
Learn more about Dr. Nicole F. Roberts:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nicole-f-roberts
https://www.theglobalgoodpodcast.com/
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