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R.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity242. Reimagining Insurance: A Company Built on Care with Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle“It's really simple. It's just really just caring about your people and putting people first and then that ends up becoming a huge driver in growth.” “Accountability is a big aspect of care. It's how you show up that shows how much you care about what we're doing and why we're doing it.” “Vulnerability is an act of generosity.”   Episode summary | In this episode of the ROG Return on Generosity podcast, host Shannon Cassidy engages in a deep conversation with Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle from C3, a company revolutionizi...
2025-08-0548 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on GenerosityFrom the Vault #1. The Magic of Harry Potter“The only thing we have in common is the fact that he’s magical and I’m creating magic in these schools moving kids forward.”  “I believe most people have compassion in their soul.” “Are you willing to share without expecting anything back?”   Episode summary | In this episode of ROG, host Shannon Cassidy speaks with Harry Potter, a retired education professional, about the importance of generosity in personal and professional life. They discuss Harry's transformative experiences with mentors who opened doors for him, the impact of small acts of kindness, and the...
2025-07-1530 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity233. Overcoming Adversity: The Rise of a Fitness Icon | Sydney Cummings Houdyshell (Part 1)“It's important to think bigger than what you know is possible”   Episode summary | In this episode of the ROG Return on Generosity podcast, host Shannon Cassidy interviews Sydney Cummings Houdyshell, a certified personal trainer and founder of Royal Change. Sydney shares her journey from a small-town athlete to a global fitness influencer, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, resilience, and community. She discusses her transition from sports to personal training, the creation of her YouTube channel, and the impact of personal tragedies, including the loss of her brother and a traumatic shooting incident, on her m...
2025-05-2036 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity228. Bridging the Gap for Rural Veterans with Michelle Lang"I want to make it less hard for veterans." "We are stronger together." "Just show up, ask questions."   Episode summary | Shannon Cassidy speaks with Michelle Lang, the Executive Director of Operation Honor Rural Salute. Michelle shares her personal journey as an Army wife and the challenges faced by veterans transitioning to civilian life. The conversation highlights the importance of community support, mental health awareness, and the need for resources tailored to rural veterans. Michelle discusses the innovative approaches of Operation Honor Rural Salute in bridging the gap for veterans a...
2025-04-1547 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity221. 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 Empathy 11:49 The Power of Three in Communication 16:12 Double Dutch Communication: A New Approach 19:32 Challenging Perspectives in Disagreements 22:24 The State of DEI: A Personal Perspective 29:57 Inclusive Conversations: Best Practices 36:58 Cultivating Curiosity and Understanding 42:14 The Importance of Respect and Perspective 44:05 Rapid Fire Insights a...
2025-02-2549 minOn Wisdom
On WisdomThe AI Mirror: Why Machines Reflect Us More Than They Think (with Shannon Vallor)Can AI ever be truly wise, or are we just seeing reflections of ourselves? Philosophy Professor Shannon Vallor joins Igor and Charles to explore how technology shapes human wisdom, why we’ve been thinking about AI all wrong, and what it really means to align machines with our values. Shannon unpacks the AI Mirror metaphor, suggesting that today’s AI isn’t a thinking mind but a reflection of human data, Igor considers whether technology could ever help us become wiser rather than just more efficient, and Charles wonders if philosophy can guide better decisions in a world increasingly shaped...
2025-02-2344 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity218. 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 Relationships: The Foundation of Success 06:24 The ASLA Principle: Ask, Shut Up, Listen, Ask 10:03 Networking: Expanding Your Connections 12:47 Serving Before Selling: The Power of Generosity 20:08 Paying Attention: The Key to Serving Others 23:37 The Power of Generosity 24:26 Gratitude and Perspective 25...
2025-02-0440 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity216. 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 the Mind and Identity 13:51 Practices for Present Moment Awareness 18:06 Breaking Free from Past Loops 22:28 Identifying and Embracing Personality Parts 26:04 The Journey Towards Generosity 30:48 The Power of Service in Overcoming Stress 36:19 Awareness and Self-Compassion 41:18 Understanding Perfectionism and Fear 45:05 The Journey of Self-Discover...
2025-01-2143 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity213. What Small Shifts Will You Make in 2025? | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip“...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 to facilitate meaningful change through small, incremental steps. She discusses the importance of sustainable change in leadership and announces the launch of her new online course, 'The Power of Five Degree Change,' which aims to provide actionable lessons for personal and professional transformation.  
2024-12-3106 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity210. Watch Your Language | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip"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 leadership development firm specializing in generous leadership, behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, mentoring programs, leadership retreats, executive workshops, mediation services) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies...
2024-12-1005 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity209. Van Lai-DuMone - What If? The Power of Curiosity and Play“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 to those curiosities.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Van Lai-DuMone and Her Work 01:10 Van's Journey: From Refugee to Entrepreneur 04:52 The Power of Creativity in the Workplace 08:58 LEGO Serious Play: A Hands-On Approach 12:22 Generosity in Creative Workshops 14:35 The Importance of Small Steps 17:15 Experiencing Generosity: A Pe...
2024-12-0345 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity209. Van Lai-DuMone - What If? The Power of Curiosity and Play“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 to those curiosities.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Van Lai-DuMone and Her Work 01:10 Van's Journey: From Refugee to Entrepreneur 04:52 The Power of Creativity in the Workplace 08:58 LEGO Serious Play: A Hands-On Approach 12:22 Generosity in Creative Workshops 14:35 The Importance of Small Steps 17:15 Experiencing Generosity: A Pe...
2024-12-0245 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity208. Birds Returning to the Nest | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip"...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 sessions, mentoring programs, leadership retreats, executive workshops, mediation services) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) all custom designed. This is her podcast, R.O.G. Return on Generosity focusing on how to be a corporate generous leader by s...
2024-11-2605 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity206. Judge Not | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip"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 in our interactions with others. 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...
2024-11-1206 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity204. Email Tips for Generous Leaders | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip"Generous leaders treat email as more than a task." "Thoughtful replies over quick responses." "Clarity and simplicity are key." In this episode of R.O.G. Return on Generosity, Shannon Cassidy discusses the often-overlooked aspect of leadership generosity in email communication. She emphasizes that emails should not just be transactional but should foster connection, empathy, and respect. Cassidy shares three key tips for generous email practices: prioritizing thoughtful replies, ensuring clarity and simplicity, and using email as a platform for kindness. These practices not only enhance communication but also build trust and a...
2024-10-2906 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity202. Avoid Defensive Listening | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip"We hear the message through our own insecurity." In this episode of the ROG podcast, Shannon Cassidy discusses the concept of defensive listening, a barrier to effective communication. She explains how defensive listening occurs when individuals filter messages through their insecurities or fears, leading to combative or withdrawn responses. Shannon provides clues to identify defensive listening in oneself and offers three strategies to overcome it: pausing before responding, seeking clarification, and embracing empathy. By practicing these strategies, individuals can foster genuine connections and enhance their relationships. Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between...
2024-10-1506 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity200. Celebrating 200 Episodes of R.O.G."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 and leadership qualities, and shares insights from various guests who have contributed to the podcast's success. Cassidy expresses gratitude for the support received and outlines future goals for the podcast, including guest hosts and increased presence on YouTube. Shannon...
2024-10-0113 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity190. The 5° Principle | Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence | Generous Leadership Coaching TipIn this episode, Shannon Cassidy discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership. She explains the four main components of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Cassidy emphasizes the need for leaders to be self-reflective, practice emotional self-control, read the room, and invest in relationships. She encourages listeners to pay attention to their emotions, be self-aware, and intentionally invest in key relationships. Chapters: 00:00 Chapter 1: Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence 01:21 Chapter 2: Self-Awareness: Knowing When We're at Our Best and Worst 02:46 Chapter 4: Social Awareness: Reading the Room 03:15 Chapter 5: Relationship Management: Investing in Relationships Shannon Cassidy is...
2024-07-2306 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity188. The 5° Principle | Share Your Brilliance | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip“When you know better, you do better.” - Dr. Maya Angelou “Be who you are and be that well.” - St. Francis de Sales This week we are looking at Chapter 14, Share Your Brilliance. 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 sessions, mentoring programs, leadership retreats, executive workshops, mediation services) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) all custom designed. This is her podcast, R.O.G. R...
2024-07-0904 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity187. George Galaz - Building Trust: The Foundation for Loyalty and Commitment“The benefit is the reward at a personal level is the reward that you see when you see others grow and succeed. Whenever I, whenever you see somebody stuck in, in, in their current situation, um, the generous thing to do is to reach out and help them find or define, um, the path that they need to follow in order to reach the next level.” George Galaz is a Canadian citizen who holds a degree from the Professional Institute of Computer Science (1989). In 2005, he studied economics, marketing, financial analysis, international business, data modeling, business leadership, and corp...
2024-07-0233 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity186. The 5° Principle | Take Control of Yourself | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip“Worthiness doesn’t have prerequisites.” - Brené Brown In this episode, Shannon Cassidy discusses the concept of taking control of oneself. She uses the analogy of concentric circles to explain the areas of control, influence, and no control in our lives. The outermost circle represents things we have no control over, such as traffic or the weather. The next circle represents our area of influence, where we have the power to impact others. The innermost circle represents our area of total control, where we have control over ourselves. Shannon emphasizes the importance of focusing on what we can con...
2024-06-2506 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity184. The 5° Principle | Choose Connections Carefully | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip“Don’t be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” - Steve Jobs "Surround yourself with people who can make you even better." In this episode, Shannon Cassidy discusses the importance of choosing connections carefully as a generous leader. She emphasizes the impact of the people we surround ourselves with and provides insights on managing toxic relationships, setting boundaries, and expanding our network...
2024-06-1106 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity183. Amy Volas - Founders, Startups, and...Windex“The most unexpected place that I see it, (generosity) and it delights me every single time, is when we chuck our assumptions and we keep an open mind and we're generous about considering a different point of view.” Amy Volas is a sales fanatic turned entrepreneur, bitten by the startup bug many moons ago. She founded Avenue Talent Partners (ATP) after $100MM in revenue sold and two successful exits to help early-stage startups make confident hiring decisions by improving the art and science of executive sales and customer success hiring. She is an LP at Stag...
2024-06-0443 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity182. The 5° Principle | Rewrite Your Limiting Stories | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip“We are the stories we tell ourselves.” - Shekhar Kapur 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 sessions, mentoring programs, leadership retreats, executive workshops, mediation services) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) all custom designed. This is her podcast, R.O.G. Return on Generosity focusing on how to be a corporate generous leader by sharing time, talent and gratitude.  Shannon combines her keen ability to get...
2024-05-2806 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity180. The 5° Principle | Create New Possibilities | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip“The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.” - Marcus Aurelius Antonius 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 sessions, mentoring programs, leadership retreats, executive workshops, mediation services) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) all custom designed. This is her podcast, R.O.G. Return on Generosity focusing on how to be a corporate generous leader by sharing time, talent and gratitude.  Shan...
2024-05-1409 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity178. The 5° Principle | Improve the Quality of Your Questions | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip“We thought that we had the answers, it was the questions we had wrong.” - Bono 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 sessions, mentoring programs, leadership retreats, executive workshops, mediation services) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) all custom designed. This is her podcast, R.O.G. Return on Generosity focusing on how to be a corporate generous leader by sharing time, talent and gratitude.  Shan...
2024-04-3007 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity177. Kim Scott - Radical Respect“Disrupting bias is really important because bias is a pattern and if we don't publicly correct it, then we reinforce it. We make it more likely that it's going to happen again.” Kim Scott is the author of “Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better” and “Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity” and co-founder of the company Radical Candor.  Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Goog...
2024-04-2348 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity176. The 5° Principle | Find Your Happiness and Success Formula | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip“Perhaps if one really knew when one was happy one would know the things that were necessary for one’s life.” Joanna Field, Author, A Life of One’s Own 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 sessions, mentoring programs, leadership retreats, executive workshops, mediation services) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) all custom designed. This is her podcast, R.O.G. Return on Generosity focusing on how to be...
2024-04-1607 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity175. Liz Christo - A-Game: Uniting Authenticity, Accountability, Autonomy, and Alignment“You have to give without the expectation of return…you can be pointing your time in the right direction, but it is not a give and take. So much of what is asked of you, or where you choose to give, should be done without any expectations.” Liz Christo is a Partner at Stage 2 Capital where she partners with Dan Heck to back early stage entrepreneurs in their journey to build generational software businesses. Liz spent the last 6 years at OpenView Venture Partners. She joined OpenView in 2016 to lead the Expansion Platform and build out th...
2024-04-0932 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity174. The 5° Principle | Keep Promises | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip"Action expresses priorities."  - Mahatma Gandhi Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses on how to be a corporate generous leader by sharing time, talent and gratitude.  Shannon combines her keen ability to ge...
2024-04-0205 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity172. The 5° Principle | Look for Blind Spots | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip"We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are."  - Anaïs Nin Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses on how to be a corporate generous leader by sharing time...
2024-03-1906 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity171. Kia Afcari - Goodness Helps You Win“I call it strategic appreciation because you don't do it strategically, but you do it because you care about the person, and it ends up benefiting you as well. It's an immediate return on your generosity…I've just noticed time and time again in my career, when I give - I get.” Future World of Work Summit: March 28, 2024, San Francisco, CA - Discount code: ROG Kia Afcari is the Co-Founder & CEO of Caravann Consulting. Kia is on a mission to re-imagine the workplace and bring a lot more joy and impact to the future of wor...
2024-03-1230 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity170. The 5° Principle | Say No to Say Yes to the Right Things | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip“Each of us, every waking hour, is called upon to say no, whether to friends or family members, to our bosses, employees, or co-workers, or to ourselves. Whether and how we say no determines the very quality of our lives. It is perhaps the most important word to learn to say gracefully and effectively.” - William Ury, Mediator, Writer and Negotiation Expert Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Faci...
2024-03-0505 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity168. The 5° Principle | Prioritizing Priorities | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule but to schedule your priorities.” - Stephen R. Covey Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses on how to be a corporate generous leader...
2024-02-2005 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity166. The 5° Principle | Expect the Unexpected | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face…You must do the thing you cannot do.” - Eleanor Roosevelt Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Genero...
2024-02-0605 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity165: Chris Stanley - Cultivating Leadership Excellence: Navigating Values, Judgment, and Hospitality“Think of leadership as the opportunity to have a positive influence on a person or a situation. You can say leadership is a fundamentally generous act. Leadership is about how you make people feel. It's fundamentally generous.”  Our special guest today is Chris Stanley, a leader in the executive education space. Chris has more than 20 years' experience working with diverse global teams in the development of compelling management content and executive education solutions. His work is focused on meeting the changing knowledge needs of business leaders around the globe to help them lead their teams and companies more...
2024-01-3039 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity164. The 5° Principle | Rebound from Mistakes | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip"If the career you have chosen has some unexpected inconvenience, console yourself by reflecting that no career is without them." - Jane Fonda Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses on how to be a...
2024-01-2305 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity162. The 5° Principle | Demonstrating Resilience | Generous Leadership Coaching TipHappy 2024! This year we are going to focus the even number episodes on brief coaching tips. Starting in January, we will focus on The Five Degree Principle | How Small Changes Lead to Big Results.  Chapter One is titled Demonstrate Resilience. This short video provides an quick thought starter as you begin 2024. Please share comments and feedback about what we can do to support you on your generosity journey.   Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, co...
2024-01-0906 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity160. 2023 R.O.G. Recap | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip“Love the life you live; live the life you love.” - Bob Marley Host Bio:  Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses on how to be a corporate generous leader by sharing time, talen...
2023-12-2605 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity129. Forgiveness | Generous Leadership Coaching TipHost Bio:  Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses on how to be a corporate generous leader by sharing time, talent and gratitude.  Shannon combines her keen ability to get to the heart of...
2023-05-2306 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity127. Focus & Priorities | Generous Leadership Coaching TipHost Bio:  Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses on how to be a corporate generous leader by sharing time, talent and gratitude.  Shannon combines her keen ability to get to the heart of...
2023-05-0905 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity125. Delegation | Generous Leadership Coaching TipHost Bio:  Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses on how to be a corporate generous leader by sharing time, talent and gratitude.  Shannon combines her keen ability to get to the heart of...
2023-04-2507 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity123. Habits | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” — Aristotle Host Bio:  Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses on how to be a corporate generous leader by shar...
2023-04-1109 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity121. Energy Management | Generous Leadership Coaching TipHost Bio:  Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses on how to be a corporate generous leader by sharing time, talent and gratitude.  Shannon combines her keen ability to get to the heart of...
2023-03-2808 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity120. Thomas Halloran - Building Relationships120. Thomas Halloran - Building Relationships “Invest the time to build relationships.” - Thomas Halloran “Find your partners.” - Thomas Halloran “Do it (building relationships) in a way that allows for growth as an individual, growth as an organization, as a team, and role model what it means to build relationships.” - Thomas Halloran Thomas Halloran Guest Bio: Thomas Halloran is President & CEO of Fidelis Care, a health plan subsidiary of Centene Corporation. Fidelis Care serves more than 2.5 million members across all 62 counties of New York State. ...
2023-03-2134 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity119. Behavioral Style Adaptation | Generous Leadership Coaching TipPlatinum Rule: Treat others how they want to be treated. Host Bio:  Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses on how to be a corporate generous leader by sharing time, talent and gratitude. ...
2023-03-1411 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity117. Pura Vida | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip“Love the life you live; live the life you love.” - Bob Marley Host Bio:  Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses on how to be a corporate generous leader by sharing time, talen...
2023-02-2806 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity115. Patience | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip“Have patience with all things but first of all with yourself.” - Francis de Sales “I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.” - Lao Tzu Host Bio:  Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a pod...
2023-02-1406 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity113. Wabi Sabi | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip“Put simply, wabi sabi gives you permission to be yourself. It encourages you to do your best but not make yourself ill in pursuit of an unattainable goal of perfection. It gently motions you to relax, slow down and enjoy your life. And it shows you that beauty can be found in the most unlikely of places, making every day a doorway to delight.” — Beth Kempton Host Bio:  Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conf...
2023-01-3105 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity112. Jonathan D. Reynolds - Head, Heart, Briefcase112. Jonathan D. Reynolds - Head, Heart, Briefcase “Generosity is in our heart, and it goes, releasing it in our hands.” - Jonathan D. Reynolds Jonathan D. Reynolds Guest Bio: As CEO of Titus Talent Strategies, Jonathan is a visionary, entrepreneur, and game-changer. He is energized by inspiring company leaders and equipping them with unique approaches to better understand their people, foster organizational alignment, and create optimum performance among their team members. His fun stories and British accent will draw you in, while his cutting-edge ideas and practical strategies will leav...
2023-01-2433 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity111. Mentoring | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip111. Mentoring Quote from Episode: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou Host Bio:  Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a pod...
2023-01-1711 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity110. Amy Evins - Build A Network110. Amy Evins - Build A Network Amy Evins Guest Bio: Amy Evins is the CIO of Advisor Platform, Growth Solutions & Trading at LPL Financial responsible for the technical leadership in the expansion and growth of the business strategy within the wealth management market.  LPL Financial supports Financial Advisor practices through technology, products and services to meet their clients’ needs.  She had served as the CIO of Texas Capital Bank Inc. (total assets $1.3b 2019) responsible for the development of the corporate strategy and translating into a technology vision.  She was accou...
2023-01-1028 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity109. I Believe in You | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip109. I Believe in You  Quote from Episode: “You must give your own story to the world.” Carter G. Woodsen Host Bio:  Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses on how to...
2023-01-0305 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity108. Dave Delaney - Leading with NICE108. Dave Delaney - Leading with NICE “Companies do exit interviews when somebody has quit and they're leaving. And so, you do an exit interview to find out why they're leaving…and what you could have done better…I would argue you're way better off doing a “stay interview” with your top talent on a positive note just to find out how things are going.” - Dave Delaney Dave Delaney Guest Bio: Dave Delaney is the founder of Futureforth.com. He is an author, corporate trainer, executive consultant, host of the Nice Pod...
2022-12-2733 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity107. Generous V.I.B.E | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip107. Generous V.I.B.E Quote from Episode: “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Walt Disney  Host Bio:  Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses on how to...
2022-12-2008 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity105. N.D.I. Network Diversity Index | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip105. N.D.I. Network Diversity Index Quote from Interview: “The N.D.I. Network Diversity Index was designed to enable each of us to see one important aspect of our human experience. Our network." - Shannon Cassidy Host Bio:  Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership cir...
2022-12-0605 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity104. Neal Foard - The Human Condition is Cooperation104. Neal Foard - The Human Condition is Cooperation "An environment of generosity where people are, they are only too happy to give to others their time, their attention, their good feelings, their support, their sympathy.  In an environment of generosity, you unlock speed, you unlock creativity, you unlock new ideas, and you know that new ideas are a compound interest article, right? Because with every new idea that gives birth to another new idea, and on and on, and it compounds itself." - Neal Foard Neal Foard Guest Bio: N...
2022-11-2927 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity103. Benefit of the Doubt | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip103. Benefit of the Doubt Quotes from Interview: “Assume positive intent.” - Shannon Cassidy “Beware of the stories we are telling about the situations in our lives.” - Shannon Cassidy Host Bio:  Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podc...
2022-11-2208 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity101. Gratitude | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip101. Gratitude Quote from Interview: “In a series of experiments, it was discovered that hearing “thank you” from a supervisor gave people a strong sense of both self-worth and efficacy. The study also reveals that the expression of gratitude has a spillover effect: People become more trusting with each other and more likely to help each other out.” - Shannon Cassidy Host Bio:  Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provid...
2022-11-0807 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity99. Emotional Intelligence | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip99. Emotional Intelligence Host: Shannon Cassidy Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses on how to be a corporate generous leader by sharing time, talent and gratitude.  Shannon combines her keen ability t...
2022-10-2509 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity98. Frank Blake - You Get What You Recognize and Celebrate98. Frank Blake - You Get What You Recognize and Celebrate “I worked at GE for Jack Welch…I asked him what is the single most important characteristic of a leader. … His answer was: Generosity…He said leaders need to be fueled by the success of the people who work for them.” — Frank Blake Guest Bio: Frank Blake served as Chairman and CEO of The Home Depot from January 2007 through November 2014, and then as chairman through January 2015. Frank joined The Home Depot in 2002 as executive vice president, business development and corporate operations. Frank...
2022-10-1830 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity97. Listening | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip97. Listening When we listen – fully and actively – we are deciding to give generously our most valuable gifts: our attention and our time. Host: Shannon Cassidy Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that...
2022-10-1105 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity96. Steve Drum - Performance Under Pressure96. Steve Drum - Performance Under Pressure "If we want to be consistent in our performance, we must know really who we are, what we stand for and who we aspire to be, where we want to go. And from that, we have to flesh out our values, our personal beliefs, and then most importantly, we need to figure out how we live them through principled actions.” — Steve Drum Guest Bio: A combat-tested Retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 27 years of experience leading and developing high-performance teams. He recently co-developed and taug...
2022-10-0430 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity95. Feedback | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip95. Feedback Think of an example of a behavior from the not-too-distant past.  Host: Shannon Cassidy Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses on how to be a corporate generous leader by...
2022-09-2706 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity93. Crucial Conversations | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip93. Crucial Conversations | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip  Have the conversation.  Host: Shannon Cassidy Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of bridge between, inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. Shannon combines her keen ability to get to the heart of every matter with a proven track record as a corporate leader. Be...
2022-09-1306 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity91. R.O.G. Recap 2022 (so far) and What’s Next91. R.O.G. Recap 2022 (so far) and What's Next “Work in progress!” — Shannon Cassidy Guest Info: Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of bridge between, inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. Shannon combines her keen ability to get to the heart of every matter with a proven track...
2022-08-3008 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity70. Lisa Chang - The Personal Investment of Gratitude70. Lisa Chang - The Personal Investment of Gratitude “You're human and humans cannot feasibly do all the things that you were trying to do at the same time.” Guest Info: Lisa Chang is the Global Chief People Officer for The Coca-Cola Company, overseeing the company’s talent and people strategies, culture, and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. In her role, which she has held since 2019, she is responsible for leading the company’s global people strategy, aligned to the company’s purpose of refreshing the world and making a difference. Chang and her tea...
2022-02-0829 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity69. Jeff Christian - The Power of Pizza69. Jeff Christian - The Power of Pizza “We put extra pressure on ourselves to have to do everything, to want to do everything. And if we can take that step back and realize, let me focus on what's truly essential in my life. And then to develop that gift and share it with the world and then allow.” Guest Info: Jeff Christian is a husband, father, registered nurse, basketball coach, podcast host of Life’s Essential Ingredients, and is the founder of the nonprofit organization––C4 Leaders. All proceeds from the sale of his...
2022-02-0129 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity67. Dave Raymond - F.U.N. with the Phillie Phanatic67. Dave Raymond - F.U.N. with the Phillie Phanatic “A lot of the parts of my message for building on sustainable happiness go right to my clients about creating a valuable character brand because at the end, or as you said, a living breathing brand extension in the end, uh, this is a vehicle to be able to connect to your constituents, your fans.” Guest Info: Moving directly from college student to campy green furball, Dave Raymond pioneered the field of sports mascots as the first person to go out on t...
2022-01-1829 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity66. Thomasina Williams  - Taking Space66. Thomasina Williams  - Taking Space “There's something about being outside in nature. If you can't go outside, just walk around the floor..movement. It's in our bodies and we've got to somehow get that anxiety and that tension out of our bodies.” Guest Info: Thomasina Williams partners with families to develop leaders. Working at the intersection of family business, family systems, and leadership development, she helps clients build multigenerational legacies of connected and capable families, who are engaged stewards of their resources. Clients have described her as their “high-beams,” lighting the way and g...
2022-01-1129 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity65. Denny Nealon - View From the Arena65. Denny Nealon - View From the Arena “A leadership culture where it's a servant leadership kind of culture, where leaders are looking out for the benefit of their teams and the organization.” Guest Info: Denny Nealon is the Chief Executive Officer for Barclays US Consumer Bank (USCB) and Barclays Bank Delaware (BBDE) where he is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of Barclays’ consumer business in the United States, which includes award-winning credit card programs and retail deposits. Denny is part of Barclays America’s management team and serves as a Directo...
2022-01-0429 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity64. Shannon Cassidy - Year in Review64. Shannon Cassidy - Year in Review Guest Info:   Shannon Cassidy is a certified Executive Corporate Coach and a renowned authority on behavioral modification and communication. The small incremental changes she teaches and incorporates into her presentations are as easily and instantly executable, as they are effective.   She is the founder, president, and driving force behind bridge between inc., a specialized coaching firm committed to understanding, influencing, and maximizing human potential—a fundamental yet complex characteristic within each of us. Since founding her company in 2000, Shannon has coached hund...
2021-12-2814 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity63. Bill Strahan  - Allowance of Micro-Failures63. Bill Strahan - Allowance of Micro-Failures “I think the number one thing is the allowance of micro failures. The allowance of small mishaps with neither the sense that they're being cataloged or that they're being stored. Or that they are being levered in a particular meeting or particular project in, in general.” Guest Info: Bill Strahan leads the Human Resources function for Comcast Cable. He has responsibility for all aspects of Human Resources including talent, compensation, benefits, learning, employee, and labor relations. Bill has been involved in various aspects of Human Resou...
2021-12-2129 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity62. Joze Piranian - Radical Self-Acceptance62. Joze Piranian - Radical Self-Acceptance “The fear of being rejected or being judged for sounding different, got in the way. And that's an interesting parallel that can be understood through one of my favorite metaphors that I speak about in my talks. And that's the idea that everyone stutters. That inner stutter could be the fear of rejection. The fear of failure or the fear of even the fear of success. And these are all inner stutters that act as roadblocks. And ultimately that shrink our destined by stripping away countless possibilities.” Guest Info...
2021-12-1429 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity61. Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo  - Practicing Medicine and Self-Love61. Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo  - Practicing Medicine and Self-Love "We have a lot of women who are moving out of caring for in medicine because one, the places they've been taught are the quote unquote safe places at larger institutions are really difficult. And then, we've a lot of times have been taught that we can't actually create our own spaces, you can't build your own practice it's gonna need this much capital or the big giant healthcare organization is going to eat you up anyway. It shouldn't have to look like this" G...
2021-12-0729 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity60. Jerry Won - Authentic Storytelling60. Jerry Won - Authentic Storytelling “To tell people, ‘Hey, I think your story matters. And I want to use my platform, which is a privilege that I have to be able to share your story with other people.’ There's no better than that. I think is the most humbling thing that anybody can hear. For somebody to say, I think your story matters because for so long we all deal with imposter syndrome and self-doubt, and that's regardless of what you look like.”  Guest Info: Jerry Won is a keynote speaker, workshop...
2021-11-3029 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity59. Shakeel Bharmal - Quality Questions59. Shakeel Bharmal - Quality Questions “Everyone's got a different motivation…For some, I could see that it was a desire for human connection. It was, they wanted to be able to work with other people like them that cared about similar things and be part of a community of people that was giving and caring. So that was what they wanted. Others wanted a greater meaning from their life…To contribute to. And so for them, that was the motivation to be involved with this because somehow through a little bit of effort, they can go out and ma...
2021-11-2329 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity58. Deborah Hart - Seeking Feedback58. Deborah Hart - Seeking Feedback “I don't think of myself as anything to do with my title. But that means something to people. When you call and you take time out of your day, that they consider very busy to ask them how they are.” Guest Info: Married to Shel, they are proud parents to twins, Axel & Soleil. And she is a Stepmom to: Dylan, Ashley, and Austin. In the community, Debbie enjoys volunteering and spending time with her “mommy tribe.” Originally from Rochester, New York, she earned her undergra...
2021-11-1629 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity57. Wade Thomas - Heart-Based Culture57. Wade Thomas - Heart-Based Culture “When you handle that at a heart-based way, we help learn, help them learn from mistake. You move past the finger, pointing to what do we learn? That's where we really get to innovation because we can really wrap it up around that kind of failure to handle it in a compassionate and empathetic way.”  Guest Info: Wade Thomas is the founder and principal of Aim to Win, a consultancy focused on bringing out the best in high performing individuals, teams, and organizations. Wade has over 20 years...
2021-11-0929 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity52. Jessica Keogh - Accessible Voices52. Jessica Keogh - Accessible Voices “For employers, I think just realizing that people with disabilities have unique strengths. We really are some of the best problem-solvers and very dedicated workers. Working really hard, it's just something that we're used to because we've had to do it our entire lives. And, that carries over into the workplace"    Guest Info: Jessica Keogh M. Ed Founder and President of Faith Above my Ability ​Jessica is the founder and President of Faith Above my Ability. She is a 32 year old wo...
2021-10-0529 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity51. Tim Kachuriak - People Give to People51. Tim Kachuriak - People Give to People “The number one thing that really moves the needle in a significant way is how effectively the organization communicates their value proposition...what we've learned about the value proposition is that there's four key dimensions of an effective value proposition...appeal...has to be exclusive...credibility...and then the final piece is clarity. And this is the one that I think - That most non-profits and for-profits alike struggle with."    Guest Info: Tim Kachuriak Founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Offi...
2021-09-2829 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity50. Karen Gray - A+E Culture of Kindness50. Karen Gray - A+E Culture of Kindness “People sometimes confuse kindness with avoiding direct conversation. But, actually kindness is equal to direct conversation. And if you don't have direct conversations, if you're afraid in a business when something's not going right to say, you know, this isn't going right, but say it respectfully. Then you have a problem in your business on the flip side, when we're doing that, when we're saying this isn't going right, but I have to be kind and respectful when I convey this information to you. Now, both parties or multiple pa...
2021-09-2129 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity49. Loraine Martins - Active Listening49. Loraine Martins - Active Listening “Give people space. you listen. You're patient. You have a kind of physical interaction which is the nodding and affirmation. Indicate that you are actually listening. Your cpacity to play back what you've heard...helps to reinforce and give others confidence that you've actually been listening to what they've said."    Guest Info: Loraine Martins, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Network Rail, which maintains and develops Britain’s rail infrastructure.  With some 42,000 employees, it is the fastest growing railway in Europe.  Loraine leads a centre of exper...
2021-09-1429 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity48. Likky Lavji - Blind Spots48. Likky Lavji - Blind Spots “Leaders are realizing that it's about looking at people's hidden potentials and leading the people and not the company. You lead the people. You work...with them and find out exactly who they are, what they need and be there for the people that you have ...you become this incredible leader, the organization just shifts - and the people within that organization shift as well"    Guest Info: A sought-after keynote speaker, Likky Lavji is passionate about helping others “break barriers” to unleash their human potentia...
2021-09-0729 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity43. Dr. Jabari Whitehead - Black Voices43. Dr. Jabari Whitehead “It's interesting to acknowledge that race is a human construct. You're saying we're mammals, we're part of this species, but somewhere along the line, some got ranked and color became a differentiating factor that was used against people.”     Guest Info: Jabari Whitehead, Ed.D. is the Principal of Chatham Park Elementary School in the Haverford School District and an adjunct professor at Saint Joseph’s University of Philadelphia teaching doctoral and masters level courses in Educational Leadership.  With over 20 years of experience as an edu...
2021-08-0329 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity24. Make Life Better: "B" the Force for Good. Part 224. Make Life Better: "B" the Force for Good. Part 2 ”Those who really want to have a successful career at Saxbys thrive because they get so much feedback, because we communicate so openly with such are. We care about ourselves and our own reputations and about you as a fellow member of the Saxbys’ tribe.”  Guest Info: Nick Bayer has always been in the business of bringing people together, whether it’s as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s "Most Admired CEOs" or as a consummate team captain since Little League. So when he cre...
2021-03-2329 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity23. Make Life Better: "B" the Force for Good. Part 123. Make Life Better: "B" the Force for Good. Part 1 "If we got a bunch of people who look differently and think differently but have the same heart and soul, the same motivation to make life better for others every single day, we’re going to be in a really good position to serve our communities quite well.” Guest Info: Nick Bayer has always been in the business of bringing people together, whether it’s as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s "Most Admired CEOs" or as a consummate team captain since Little L...
2021-03-1629 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity22. Givers Need Askers22. Givers Need Askers: Turn the Wheel of Reciprocity and Ask “The fact is, you can be more productive, more efficient, more creative, less stressed out if you make requests for what you need and you help other people.”  Guest Info: Dr. Wayne E. Baker is Robert P. Thome (“Toe-May”), Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is also Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan and Faculty Associate at the Institute for Social Research.  He currently serves as Faculty Di...
2021-03-0929 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity20. Great Place to Work For All Part II20. Great Place to Work For All Part II: Listening, Learning and Measurable Actions “You’ve got to unlearn what you’ve learned about what a leader is and you’ve got to unlock and bring forward what’s inside of you, which Mandela says is inside all of us. You have to liberate that part and it enables other people to liberate it too and that’s how you change society.”  Guest Info: Michael C. Bush is CEO of Great Place to Work, the global research and analytics firm that produces the an...
2021-02-2329 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity19. Great Place to Work For All Part I19. Great Place to Work For All Part I: The Measure that Matters Most "Do I speak to people in a way that makes them know that their job is critical, the work they do is critical for us to achieving our purpose of helping all organizations be a great place to work by 2030?” Guest Info: Michael C. Bush is CEO of Great Place to Work, the global research and analytics firm that produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, the World’s Best Workplaces list, the 100 Best Workplaces for...
2021-02-1629 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity18. Warrior Toughness, Preparation and Purpose18. Warrior Toughness, Preparation and Purpose: Acts of Service "When morale seems to dip in organizations and you start to face that doubt, when you start to feel disillusionment set in, a lot of the times, it’s because you start to lose that sense of purpose.”  Guest Info: Stephen Drum is a combat-tested retired Navy SEAL Master Chief who has 27 years of experience leading and developing high-performance teams. As an in-demand speaker and consultant, he helps individuals and organizations such as CDW, Horizon Pharma, and 9 Energy develop leadership and performance strate...
2021-02-0929 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity17. Build Intentionality Muscle17. Build Intentionality Muscle: Strengthen with Curiosity “I am trying to get to that table but I am also imagining all the chairs I am going to bring up, I am imagining all the seats I am going to save…I’m not just doing it for me.” Guest Info: Tiffany Tavarez serves as Senior Vice President and Business Solutions Leader for Wells Fargo Advisors. In this newly created national role, Tiffany will be responsible for building a strategic framework that ensures that Wells Fargo Advisor's non-foundational dollars are allotted in a manner...
2021-02-0229 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity16. Judgment-Free Social Courage16. Judgment-Free Social Courage “We are social creatures. We are meant to care about each other, we are meant to love each other, we are meant to help each other…..you can get so much further together.” Guest Info: Tammy Barlette is a retired Lieutenant Colonel and fighter pilot. She has flown multiple aircraft, to include the T-37 Tweet, T-38 Talon, A-10 Warthog, MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper, accumulating more than 3000 total flying hours. A Minnesota native, with no ties to aviation, she grew up with a heart to serve her country...
2021-01-2630 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity14. Semper Fi Leadership14. Semper Fi Leadership: Faithfulness and Loyalty “Once you understand the essence of leadership is service, Semper Fi/Always Faithful means you’re always looking to be of value to others.” Guest Info: As the founding partner of Lead Star, a leadership development consulting firm, Courtney works closely with all levels of leaders — from CEO’s to frontline team members. She designs and delivers development programs that drive immediate results. Courtney is also the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of SPARK: HOW TO LEAD YOURSELF AND OTHERS TO GREAT...
2021-01-1230 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity13.Habitual Excellence13. Habitual Excellence: Wisdom for the Ages "If you give people opportunity to shine, they more often than not, will in fact shine and probably brighter than you ever thought that they would." Guest Info: Cathy Avgiris is a long-time advocate for advancing women and people of color and has over 35 years of experience being "the only woman in the room." She developed and launched Power of 2(00), a leadership development program at Comcast aimed at getting women the right exposure in the company through their business savvy and decision making...
2021-01-0530 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity12. Top Gun Leadership Part 212. Top Gun Leadership Part 2: Short-Term Gain vs. Long-Term Success “...the key to solving the leadership crisis is connecting to our purpose by understanding who we are.” Guest Info: John has been married for 30 years to his best friend and has three boys, daughter in law and a grandson. John started out his career as a Navy fighter pilot. He has had a 30 year career as an entrepreneur and CEO. Nine years ago, John had what should have had a fatal accident that changed everything. Today his focus is living beyond infl...
2020-12-2929 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity11. Top Gun Leadership Part 111. Top Gun Leadership Part 1: Connecting to our Purpose “If my success is built on helping those around me succeed…what I have found is that we just blow it out.” Guest Info: John has been married for 30 years to his best friend and has three boys, daughter in law and a grandson. John started out his career as a Navy fighter pilot. He has had a 30 year career as an entrepreneur and CEO. Nine years ago, John had what should have had a fatal accident that changed everything. Today his focus is liv...
2020-12-2230 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity10. Who Do Your Products and Services Reflect?10. Who Do Your Products and Services Reflect? The Business Imperative of Inclusion “If we are not building out inclusive teams…we are not going to get to a place of creating diverse products and services for our clients and that’s going to hurt the bottom line of an organization.” Guest Info: Maureen Greene James leads the FTI Consulting's efforts to attract, retain and develop diverse talent and maintain an inclusive culture. She plays a pivotal role in creating and leading the diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy in partnership with the firm’s Ex...
2020-12-1529 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity09. One Big Thing09. One Big Thing: Safety is Performance Relevant “As leaders, people are watching all the time…. if you are not genuinely committed to doing the right thing in terms of how you build a culture where everyone feels respected and included, that has a downstream effect that could be detrimental to the culture and the company.” Guest Info: Shane Portfolio is Senior Vice President of Field Ops Engineering for Comcast Cable where he leads One Network, XOC, Headend Operations, and Plant Maintenance.  Prior to moving to the HQ team in 2019, Shane w...
2020-12-0829 minR.O.G. Return on Generosity
R.O.G. Return on Generosity08. Accounting for Generosity08. Accounting for Generosity: Balance Sheet of Giving “Giving strategy keeps us from overextending ourselves. We can’t give or pour into anyone else’s life if our cup is empty.” Guest Info: Temeka Easter Rice leads social media and brand engagement at a national bank. She's a national conference speaker on influencer marketing and employee advocacy programs. Temeka recently launched "The Joy Group" which aims to help small businesses and nonprofits maximize social and digital marketing. Temeka's passionate about financial literacy, female empowerment, and higher education. Temeka is a natural giver and serv...
2020-12-0130 min