R.O.G. Return on Generosity

110. Amy Evins - Build A Network

110. 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 accountable for technical operations, direction and execution of strategic technology initiatives, and financial planning and management of those operations and activities.  With her strong banking expertise, she led a team of professionals to ensure the practical and innovative application of technology to enable and support the business strategies. 
Previously, she served as SVP of the Wholesale Business information Office (BIO) at SunTrust Banks Inc (total assets $208b 2019), with responsibility for driving the realization of business strategy and value through effective definition and deployment of technology and information for Wholesale.  Wholesale Banking is composed of Business and Commercial Banking, Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Investment Banking, Treasury and Payments and Capital Markets.  Ms. Evins was previously Managing Director, Wholesale BIO, and led new technology investment for the diversified segment which includes Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Commercial Banking, as well as Dodd-Frank Swap Dealer Registration.  Ms. Evins started at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in Equity Trading and Sales and has extensive experience in capital markets.
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Make time for others and provide coaching and mentoring.
Asking bigger questions about the future and vision.
Discover what’s in your way (hint: It may be ourselves)!
Build a network - family, friends, coworkers.
How do I build it? Reach out to anyone. Ask “Tell me about your career.”
Invest in your network.
Resources:
Amy Evins on Twitter (@aevins1)
Network Diversity Index Quiz
Coming Next:
Episode 111: Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Mentoring. 
Credits:
Amy Evins, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

109. I Believe in You | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip

109. 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 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.
Bridge Between, Inc. provides two free quizzes to help leaders realize their current state as a Generous Leader and how to diversify their networks. Check them out! 
Generous Leader
Network Diversity Index
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Identify someone you believe in.
Schedule time to tell them why you believe in them. Say, “I believe in you.” 
Tell them, “You must give your own story to the world.” - Carter G. Woodsen
Encourage them to write it and check in to continue to provide support, if they welcome it.
Resources:
bridgebetween.com
Network Diversity Index Quiz
YouTube Channel
R.O.G. on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G. on Spotify
Coming Next:
Episode 110: We will be joined by Amy Evins, CIO of Advisor Platform, Growth Solutions & Trading at LPL Financial
Credits:
Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

108. Dave Delaney - Leading with NICE

108. 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 Podcast, and keynote speaker known as a communication connoisseur.
Dave is the creator of the NICE Method. He helps fast-growing tech companies reach their people through comprehensive communication workshops and presentations. Delaney works with brands like Google, FedEx, LinkedIn, and UPS.
Delaney is an American Marketing Association award winner in Nashville. He has appeared in USA Today, Entrepreneur, Inc, Fortune, and Billboard Magazine. He has also been mentioned in multiple business communication books.
His acclaimed book, New Business Networking, explores online and offline tools, tips, and techniques to grow and nurture your professional network for your business and career by communicating - the nice way. 
Dave was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He took a trip to Ireland and ended up living with Irish twins in Nashville, Tennessee. It’s a long story he will happily share. 
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Practice the NICE Method by doing things like: 
Conduct stay interviews.
What do you like least about working here?
What do you like most about working here? What keeps you here?
What might tempt you to leave?
Write (hand written) thank you cards
AMA sessions (Ask Me Anything) 
Repeat instructions to help you remember and confirm understanding
Resources:
The Nice Method - use code "ROG" to get the book for free!
FutureForth.com
The Nice Podcast with Dave Delaney
Bring the Nice Blog
Dave Delaney's Executive Coaching
Nice Method Workshops
The Great Resignation Calculator
Better Conference Networking
Network Diversity Index Quiz
Coming Next:
Episode 109, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Believing in Others.
Credits:
Dave Delaney, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

107. Generous V.I.B.E | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip

107. 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 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.
Bridge Between, Inc. provides two free quizzes to help leaders realize their current state as a Generous Leader and how to diversify their networks. Check them out! 
Generous Leader
Network Diversity Index
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Live your Values. 
Invest in your interests.
Rest your beliefs by creating empowering “I am” statements. 
Manage the peaks and valleys of your energy.
Resources:
bridgebetween.com
V.I.B.E by Shannon Cassidy
Network Diversity Index Quiz
YouTube Channel
R.O.G. on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G. on Spotify
Coming Next:
Episode 108, we will be joined by Dave Delaney, CEO FutureForth.
Credits:
Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

106. Karen Catlin - Generous Allyship

106. Karen Catlin - Generous Allyship 
“One of my favorite approaches for giving people feedback on non-inclusive language or other non-inclusive behavior. And that is, seek common ground and then educate.” - Karen Catlin
“Be curious, not furious.” - Karen Catlin
Karen Catlin
Guest Bio:
After spending 25 years building software products and serving as a vice president of engineering at Macromedia and Adobe, Karen Catlin witnessed a sharp decline in the number of women working in tech. Frustrated but galvanized, she knew it was time to switch gears.
In 2014, Karen started the Twitter handle @betterallies to share simple, actionable steps that anyone could take to make their workplaces more inclusive. That Twitter handle became the inspiration for three books: Better Allies®: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces, The Better Allies Approach to Hiring, and Belonging in Healthcare. She also emails a roundup of “5 Ally Actions” to over 30,000 newsletter subscribers every week.
A self-professed public speaking geek, Karen is a highly sought-after and engaging presenter who has delivered talks at hundreds of conferences and corporate events. Her TEDx talk, “Women in Tech: The Missing Force,” explores the decline in gender diversity in tech, why it’s a problem, and what can be done about it. In addition to speaking herself, Karen is determined to change the ratio for who is on stage giving keynotes and other presentations. To support her goal of bringing more diversity to speaker lineups at tech industry events, she coauthored the book Present! A Techie’s Guide to Public Speaking with Poornima Vijayashanker.
In addition to speaking about her books, Karen coaches women to be stronger leaders and men to be better allies for members of all underrepresented groups. Her client roster includes Airbnb, DoorDash, Google, eBay, and Intuit. Her writing on leadership has appeared in Inc., the Daily Beast, Fast Company, and the Muse, and she’s consulted on articles for the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the New York Times.
Karen is a graduate and active alum of Brown University, mentoring students on how to launch their careers. She’s also a member of the board of directors of Digital NEST and on the advisory boards for the Women’s CLUB of Silicon Valley and WEST (Women Entering & Staying in Technology). In 2015, the California State Assembly honored Karen with the Wonder Women Tech Innovator Award for outstanding achievements in business and technology and for being a role model for women.
Guest Favorite Quote: 
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” - Maya Angelou
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Share the spotlight.
Take the 50 Potential Privileges Checklist 
Share office housework
Set up your profile with inclusive requirements. (closed captions, diverse panels, etc.) 
Keep growing on the journey. Subscribe to 5 Ally Actions for specific ideas on how to continue to grow. 
Resources:
www.karencatlin.com
www.betterallies.com
Additional Better Allies Content
Better Allies Weekly Newletter
Karen Catlin on LinkedIn (ln/kecatlin)
Karen Catlin on Twitter (@kecatlin)
Karen Catlin on Instagram (@karencatlin)
Better Allies on Instagram (@betterallies)
Better Allies on Twitter (@betterallies)
Network Diversity Index Quiz
Coming Next:
Episode 107, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Generous V.I.B.E.  
Credits:
Karen Catlin, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

105. N.D.I. Network Diversity Index | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip

105. 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 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.
Bridge Between, Inc. provides two free quizzes to help leaders realize their current state as a Generous Leader and how to diversify their networks. Check them out! 
Generous Leader
Network Diversity Index
Favorite Quote on this Topic: 
“Inclusivity means not ‘just we’re allowed to be there,’ but we are valued. I’ve always said: smart teams will do amazing things, but truly diverse teams will do impossible things.” - Claudia Brind-Woody
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Audit your network: who do you text? Socialize with? Reach out to for help? 
Take the N.D.I. - Network Diversity Index 
Make a deliberate effort to improve the diversity of your network in your weakest area: 
Personal/ Local
Work/ Professional
Service Providers
Thought Leaders/ Influencers
Resources:
bridgebetween.com
Network Diversity Index Quiz
YouTube Channel
R.O.G. on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G. on Spotify
Coming Next:
Episode 106, we will be joined by Karen Catlin who shares her thought leadership on Ally Actions.
Credits:
Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

104. Neal Foard - The Human Condition is Cooperation

104. 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:
Neal Foard has spent 25 years in advertising and marketing, creating award winning campaigns for global power brands like Budweiser, Lexus and Sony. For his work on Toyota, Neal ranked among the top ten most awarded creative directors in the world in 2002. As the author of an innovative coaching series Neal was named Worldwide Director of Creative Learning for global ad agency Saatchi & Saatchi. He has consulted on creative messaging for Fortune 500 companies and universities and been a featured speaker at TEDx conferences. Most recently, Neal has gained a following on social media for his inspirational videos about the better side of everyday people.
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Eudaimonia (Flourishing) - create an environment where people thrive
Create psychologically safe environments
Believe in someone and find someone who believes in you
Tell stories where you are not the hero of the story
Neal's Book/Author Recommendations:
Tribe by Sebastian Younger
Turn This Ship Around by Navy Captain, David Marquet
Charles Bukowski
Resources:
Neal Foard on LinkedIn (ln/neal-foard-3727403)
Neal Foard on YouTube
Neal Foard's TEDx Talk
Description of Eudaimonia
What is Eudaimonia?
Eudaimonia: Definition, Meaning and Examples
Network Diversity Index Quiz
Coming Next:
Episode 105, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Network Diversity Index. 
Credits:
Neal Foard, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

103. Benefit of the Doubt | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip

103. 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 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.
Bridge Between, Inc. provides two free quizzes to help leaders realize their current state as a Generous Leader and how to diversify their networks. Check them out! 
Generous Leader
Network Diversity Index
Favorite Quote on this Topic: 
“We just ourselves by our intentions and others by their behaviors.” Stephen Covey
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Before telling a story about your current circumstance, assume positive intent. Give the benefit of the doubt. Either make it mean nothing or that you need more information. 
Make deposits into every open “account” (relationship) you engage with this week. 
Generously give the benefit of the doubt
Resources:
bridgebetween.com
Network Diversity Index Quiz
YouTube Channel
R.O.G. on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G. on Spotify
Coming Next:
Episode 104, we will be joined by Neal Foard, The Human Condition is Cooperation
Credits:
Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.