R.O.G. Return on Generosity

121. Energy Management | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip

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. 
Shannon combines her keen ability to get to the heart of every matter with a proven track record as a corporate leader. Before founding bridge between, she spent years building profitable businesses and driving innovation and leadership initiatives. This real-world experience formed the bedrock of her success, enabling her to provide clients with the strategies, tools, and inspiration to thrive during organizational change and lead with vision, values, and purpose.
Shannon has authored several articles and books including Discover Your Inner Strength (2009), The Five Degree Principle: How Small Changes Lead to Big Results (2013), V.I.B.E. A Self-Discovery Journey to Authentic Leadership (2014) and Grounded in Gratitude a one-line-a –day, five-year gratitude journal (2015). Her current efforts focus on the benefits of Generosity at Work.
Resources:
V.I.B.E. by Shannon Cassidy
Human Performance Institute
Free Energy Management Evaluation
bridgebetween.com
Network Diversity Index Quiz
R.O.G. on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G. on Spotify
Coming Next:
Please join us next week, Episode 122, with special guest Sanyin Siang.
Credits:
Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

120. Thomas Halloran - Building Relationships

120. 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.  In addition, Mr. Halloran is a Senior Vice President, Markets of Centene.  He oversees the New Hampshire and New Jersey health plans as well as New York.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Halloran served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fidelis Care for more than two years, with responsibility for overseeing provider operations, finance, IT, strategic planning, and product development. He joined Fidelis Care as Chief Financial Officer in 2007.
Before joining Fidelis Care, Mr. Halloran spent 20 years providing financial, strategic, and operational consulting services to a wide range of companies, including health care organizations. Mr. Halloran came to Fidelis Care from the Huron Consulting Group in New York City, where he was one of the founding partners. He was also a partner in the New York City office of Andersen LLP.
Tom received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY, and is a certified public accountant.
He is based in Fidelis Care’s New York City office.
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Feedback: 
Receive feedback with a growth mindset. 
Prepare to give clear, fair, actionable feedback.
Focus on the mission: What is the purpose and mission? What role does each person play?
Investment in time, talent, energy, mentoring, development
Invest time to build relationships:
The only mistake you make is the one you make by yourself.
People have to get to know you before they like you and trust you. 
Find your partners.
Allow for growth for individuals and teams.
Role Model building relationships.
Resources:
Thomas Halloran on LinkedIn (ln/thomas-halloran)
www.fideliscare.org
Centene Corporation - Managed Care Solutions
Network Diversity Index Quiz
Coming Next:
Episode 121, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Energy Management.  
Credits:
Tom Halloran, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

119. Behavioral Style Adaptation | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip

Platinum 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. 
Shannon combines her keen ability to get to the heart of every matter with a proven track record as a corporate leader. Before founding bridge between, she spent years building profitable businesses and driving innovation and leadership initiatives. This real-world experience formed the bedrock of her success, enabling her to provide clients with the strategies, tools, and inspiration to thrive during organizational change and lead with vision, values, and purpose.
Shannon has authored several articles and books including Discover Your Inner Strength (2009), The Five Degree Principle: How Small Changes Lead to Big Results (2013), V.I.B.E. A Self-Discovery Journey to Authentic Leadership (2014) and Grounded in Gratitude a one-line-a –day, five-year gratitude journal (2015). Her current efforts focus on the benefits of Generosity at Work.
Resources:
Free Disc Assessment
TTI Disc Assessment (the one we use with teams)
bridgebetween.com
Network Diversity Index Quiz
R.O.G. on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G. on Spotify
Coming Next:
Please join us next week, Episode 1120, with special guest Tom Halloran, President and CEO, Fidelis Care.
Credits:
Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

118. Jill Campbell - Own Your Career

118. Jill Campbell - Own Your Career
“You have to own your own career.” - Jill Campbell
“Be humble.” - Jill Campbell
“Be really mindful that there are a lot of other people in your life, and in the organization, that got you where you are. Pay back that good grace you got from everybody else.” - Jill Campbell
Jill Campbell
Guest Bio:
Jill Campbell is the President and Chief People and Operations Officer for Cox Enterprises, a private, family-owned company based in Atlanta, Georgia, with nearly $20 billion in annual revenues and nearly 50,000 employees. In her role, she leads the people solutions,real estate, aviation, facilities, security and corporate affairs departments.  
Previously, Campbell served as Chief Operations Officer of Cox Communications. In this role, she oversaw the company’s day-to-day operations, ensuring company-wide alignment with competitive strategies to enhance marketplace execution and grow the company’s nearly 7 million residential and business customers.
Campbell joined Cox in 1982 as Director of Communications in Oklahoma City, where she also served as Customer Service Manager and acting General Manager. She later served in several roles for Cox operations, including Vice President and General Manager for Cox’s Bakersfield, California, and Santa Barbara, California, operations; vice president of customer operations for Cox in Phoenix; and vice president and general manager for Cox’s Las Vegas operation. In 2001, she was promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations for the Eastern Division, and in 2011, she expanded her role to oversee operations for the company’s entire field operations.
A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Campbell also earned an MBA from Oklahoma City University. She is currently on the board of directors for the Atlanta History Center and Georgia Power and is a member of the International Women’s Forum. Jill is a member of the International Coaching Federation and is also a Certified Master Coach.
She previously served as a board member for several nonprofit organizations, including United Way, Boys & Girls Club of America, YMCA, Woodruff Arts Center, Girl Talk and the WICT Foundation. She also served on the boards of the California, Arizona and Nevada cable television associations. In April 2017, Campbell was inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame. In 2004, Campbell received the Atlanta Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) Woman of the Year Award, and in 2008, she was honored by WICT as its national Woman of the Year. She was ranked number two in Cablefax’s 2015 Most Powerful Women in Cable. In 2020, Campbell was honored with the Alumni of the Year Award from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She is married with three children and two granddaughters.
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Have your own career path and plan.
Make your intentions known.
Know you’re always on stage.
Find a sponsor.
Don’t assume that people know what you’ve done (Share your successes).
Take time to mentor others.
Be aware of your surroundings, be kind.
It’s not all about you. It’s about the team.
Be humble.
Resources:
Jill Campbell on LinkedIn (ln/jillcampbell2)
Article on Jill Campbell - Five Things Business Leaders Can Do To Create a Fantastic Work Culture
Jill Campbell to Receive Fearless Leader Award
The Wict Network Article on Jill Campbell - Jill Campbell Fearless Leader Award
Network Diversity Index Quiz
Coming Next:
Episode 119, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Behavioral Style Adaptation 
Credits:
Jill Campbell, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

117. 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, talent and gratitude. 
Shannon combines her keen ability to get to the heart of every matter with a proven track record as a corporate leader. Before founding bridge between, she spent years building profitable businesses and driving innovation and leadership initiatives. This real-world experience formed the bedrock of her success, enabling her to provide clients with the strategies, tools, and inspiration to thrive during organizational change and lead with vision, values, and purpose.
Shannon has authored several articles and books including Discover Your Inner Strength (2009), The Five Degree Principle: How Small Changes Lead to Big Results (2013), V.I.B.E. A Self-Discovery Journey to Authentic Leadership (2014) and Grounded in Gratitude a one-line-a –day, five-year gratitude journal (2015). Her current efforts focus on the benefits of Generosity at Work.
Resources:
bridgebetween.com
Network Diversity Index Quiz
R.O.G. on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G. on Spotify
Coming Next:
Please join us next week, Episode 118, with special guest Jill Campbell.
Credits:
Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

116. Stephen Ritz - The Power of a Plant

116. Stephen Ritz - The Power of a Plant 
“The one thing that we have to do is continue to be courageous. And the opposite of courage is not cowardice. The opposite of courage is conformity, because even a dead fish can go with the flow. And here in the South Bronx, we are not dead fish.” - Stephen Ritz
“I am not willing to accept the things I cannot change. I am going to change what I cannot accept.” - Stephen Ritz
Stephen Ritz
Guest Bio:
Stephen Ritz is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning educator, author of best-selling book, The Power Of A Plant and Founder of Green Bronx Machine. Known as America's favorite teacher and 2015 Top Ten Finalist for the Global Teacher Prize, Stephen is responsible for creating the first edible classroom in the world. He and his students have grown more than 165,000 pounds of vegetables in the South Bronx, were celebrated at the Obama White House three times, have been featured on the cover of TIME for KIDS, and are the subject of a new, full-feature documentary, Generation Growth. A replica of his classroom was installed in the US Botanic Gardens in Washington, DC and his curriculum is being used in hundreds of schools across the United States, and internationally from Colombia to Dubai, from Canada to Cairo, to Doha, and beyond. 
To date, Stephen’s work has been featured by Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, FOX, TNT, Disney, Discovery TV, NPR, Teach Middle East, The Gulf National, and countless others. His TED talk boasts more than 1 million views, ranks in the Top 10 Food/Education TED Talks of all time, and is used for teacher training/workforce development globally. Stephen was featured in the film adaptation of Michael Pollan’s best-selling book, In Defense of Food and appeared on ABC’s The Chew, The Rockefeller Foundation’s Food for Thought, NPR’s 50 Great Teachers, All Things Considered, and American Graduate. The State University of New York uses his curriculum to train teachers in all content areas. His recent appearance on PBS’ Growing A Greener World (Episode 808) won an Emmy Award, the first ever in the ten-year history of the show. 
Stephen serves as a Senior Fellow in Social Innovation at Babson College and as a Board Member for the NYC Nutrition Education Network. Stephen is now appearing in the new PBS educational series Let's Learn with Mister Ritz, was named the 2020 Change-Maker Award by NYC Food Policy Center for his response to COVID, named a 2021 Food Hero by TMZ Live, testified for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ending Hunger in America, and was awarded the 2021 Artemis CEA Disruptor Award for his work, advocacy, and impact in public schools across NYC and America. Stephen was just named to the Food Transition Team for NYC Mayor, Eric Adams.
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Wherever you go, there you are. 
Put your best two feet on the ground and stand up straight. 
Seek the sun. Seek the light, and seek to nourish yourself in the best way possible. 
In a world where you can be anything to be kind, to be kind to yourself, to each other, to the planet. 
Put the phones down. Put the social media down. Find some time to be in love, to be still, to be quiet. 
Realize that every drop fills the cup. 
Lots of people can do great big things. 
It's the small stuff daily that really adds up. Showing up is very powerful. Being consistent in what you do and what you say is very powerful.
No one will go broke giving love. So, give love freely and you know, you're always going to get it back. 
Stephen Ritz in the Green Bronx Machine
Resources:
www.stephenritz.com
www.greenbronxmachine.org
The Power of a Plant by Stephen Ritz
Make It Happen by Stephen Ritz
Food Tank Article About the Green Bronx Machine
Anthem Awards Article about the Green Bronx Machine
Whole Kids Foundation: The Green Bronx Machine
Green Bronx Machine Foster Care Farm in Appalachia
Green Bronx Machine Farm at Yankee Stadium
Green Bronx Machine Housing Innovation
Article on the Green Bronx Machine Working with Trotwood Elementary
Article from Daytona Daily News about the Green Bronx Machine and Trotwood Elementary
Network Diversity Index Quiz
Video Resources:
2021 Social Innovation Award
Short Video Featuring NY State Education and Agriculture Commissioners
Green Bronx Machine - We Grow Happy
Mini-Documentary with NYC Mayor Adams:
The Green Bronx Machine: a Film by Food Inspiration
Coming Next:
Episode 117, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Pura Vida. 
Credits:
Stephen Ritz, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

115. 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 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 every matter with a proven track record as a corporate leader. Before founding bridge between, she spent years building profitable businesses and driving innovation and leadership initiatives. This real-world experience formed the bedrock of her success, enabling her to provide clients with the strategies, tools, and inspiration to thrive during organizational change and lead with vision, values, and purpose.
Shannon has authored several articles and books including Discover Your Inner Strength (2009), The Five Degree Principle: How Small Changes Lead to Big Results (2013), V.I.B.E. A Self-Discovery Journey to Authentic Leadership (2014) and Grounded in Gratitude a one-line-a –day, five-year gratitude journal (2015). Her current efforts focus on the benefits of Generosity at Work.
Resources:
bridgebetween.com
Network Diversity Index Quiz
R.O.G. on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G. on Spotify
Coming Next:
Please join us next week, Episode 116, with special guest Stephen Ritz.
Credits:
Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

114. Rohini Anand, PhD - Leaders Change to Lead Change

114. Rohini Anand, PhD - Leaders Change to Lead Change
“Disruption of our worldview happens with the very painful work of introspection.” - Rohini Anand, PhD
Rohini Anand, PhD
Guest Bio:
Dr. Rohini Anand is a strategic global business leader and trusted board member who has successfully transformed cultures, built an iconic brand with an enduring reputation resulting in growing the core business and driving sales. Dr. Anand is a recognized pioneer and a sought-after expert on organizational transformation, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), executive leadership, human capital, and global corporate responsibility (CR). Her global experience, cultural dexterity, vast network and ability to influence leaders result in a reputation for judgment, integrity and accountability.
Her new book, Leading Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A Guide for Systemic Change in Multinational Organizations, offers five proven principles for multinational companies to advance DEI with a nuanced understanding of local contexts across countries and cultures. It is now available to buy!
As Principal and CEO of Rohini Anand LLC, Dr. Anand provides DEI advisory services to clients in the public and private sectors. She was the former SVP Corporate Responsibility and Global Chief Diversity Officer for Sodexo. She reported to the Global CEO and was a member of Sodexo’s North America Executive Committee. Rohini successfully positioned Sodexo as a global thought leader in DEI and CR. Sodexo’s remarkable global culture change, led by diversity and inclusion, is featured in a Harvard Business School case study entitled Shifting the Diversity Climate: the Sodexo Solution. 
Dr. Anand is a published author and esteemed speaker. She has been featured in CNBC, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, as well as appearing on CNN, Bloomberg and CNN Money and on National Public Radio. See some of her featured videos here.
Dr. Anand received her PhD from the University of Michigan. She serves on the boards of several organizations including WomenLift Health a Gates Foundation initiative, Aspen Institute’s Family Prosperity initiative, Tent Partnership for Refugees, Pulsely and Galt Foundation. She also serves on the DEI Advisory Boards of Charter Communications and Sanofi. Rohini chaired the Catalyst Board of Advisors, is a Senior Fellow with the Conference Board and is on the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Center for Inclusive Governance’s Advisory Council.
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Organizational focus on DEI: 
Focus on the things that are most impactful. What are you solving for? What are the initiatives that will have the largest impact? Measure the impact on the barriers. 
Link DEI to core business strategy. Diversity is leading to business outcomes. Connect the work you are doing to the mission of the organization. Understand the business well and make the DEI work integral and core to the business. Quantify how it grows the business. Make it congruent with purpose and how business is done. 
Influence key leaders to be allies and stakeholders. They will advocate on your behalf of the efforts you are making.
How to influence? Meet people where they are, without judgment. What makes the tick? Give them whatever experiences they need (head: data, listening to lived experiences; heart: engage in a position of being a minority, listen). Have a plethora of strategies. 
Belonging: How can our organization belong to diversity elite companies? 
Resources:
www.RohiniAnand.com
About Dr. Rohini Anand
Leading Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A Guide for Systemic Change in Multinational Organizations offers five proven principles for multinational companies to advance DEI with a nuanced understanding of local contexts across countries and cultures. 
Principle 1 — Make It Local 1. Localizing a Global Change Strategy 2. Understanding Race and Ethnicity
Principle 2 — Leaders Change to Lead Change 3. Transformational Leadership Across Cultures 4. Dealing with Resistance
Principle 3 — And it’s Good Business, Too 5. Compelling Rationales for Change 6. Creating Competitive Advantage through DEI
Principle 4 — Go Deep, Wide, and Inside-Out 7. The Scaffolding for Change: Governance and Champions 8. Embedding Change: Internal and External Ecosystems
Principle 5 — Know What Matters and Count It Conclusion: Elevating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Long Haul
Four Strategies for Moving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Beyond Lip Service Article from Forbes.com
Network Diversity Index Quiz
Dr. Rohini Anand with her new book Leading Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Coming Next:
Episode 115, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Patience. 
Credits:
Dr. Rohini Anand, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.