EP #197: 5 Reasons to Bet on Generosity In Your Business
I don’t recommend gambling but this is a bet you should take.
There are plenty of reasons to include generosity in your workplace culture but I have 5 that came to mind immediately when I thought of this topic.
They key to all of them is that they are best experienced in community. This is why cultures of generosity attract top talent and loyal customers.
Think about these things as you try to develop systems and processes in our business. My primary recommendation is that you start from the beginning or as early as possible. It should be part of the culture as people come on board. In fact, they should be overwhelmed by its presence upon engagement.
I’d love to know your experience with these things. Be sure to let me know.
Have a generous day.
What You'll Learn in Today's Episode:
Why a gamble in your business can be okay
The difference between taking on challenges someone else has identified and your own
How generosity is joyful
How generosity is encouraging
The importance of people knowing a leader cares for them
How generosity is sustainable
How sustainability suggest we are better together
What Chris Anderson, the curator of TED, says about generosity
Why it’s natural to cure for each other.
The science behind generosity and hormones
How generosity is fun
The difference between giving it back and paying it forward
How betting on generosity will bring fulfillment to your workplace
Quotes Worth Sharing:
“My parents always told me, ‘You better fight for something.’” - Bob DePasquale
“I believe that generosity is betting with your head.” - Bob DePasquale
“I could give you 150 reasons or more…” - Bob DePasquale
“Generosity is joyful.” - Bob DePasquale
“You can do a lot of things to make people happy but how are you brining them joy.” - Bob DePasquale
“Encouragement makes you want to do more and contribute to the cause.” - Bob DePasquale
“I don’t think you want your business to be successful for just a quarter of the year.” - Bob DePasquale
“It never gets old.” - Bob DePasquale on generosity
“People will always need help.” - Bob DePasquale
“The generous initiative doesn’t lose effect after motivation has waned.” - Bob DePasquale
“When you see something generous, how does it make you feel?” - Bob DePasquale
“Generosity is fun!” - Bob DePasquale
“If nothing else, culture ‘gets started’ at the top.” - Bob DePasquale
“There’s joy in the journey and fulfillment in the finish.” - Bob DePasquale
Resources From Today's Episode:
Episode #118 with Wendy Steele
My LinkedIn Post about “play” at work
My Book - Personal Finance in a Public World
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