R.O.G. Return on Generosity

113. 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 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
Resources:
Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life by Beth Kempton
bridgebetween.com
Network Diversity Index Quiz
YouTube Channel
R.O.G. on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G. on Spotify
Coming Next:
Please join us next week, Episode 114, with special guest Dr. Rohini Anand. 
Credits:
Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

112. Jonathan D. Reynolds - Head, Heart, Briefcase

112. 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 leave you empowered to implement change.
Jonathan is bestselling author of Right Seats, Right People: A Leaders Guide to Hiring and Developing Top Talent and currently leads a unique team of talent consultants that has been on Inc. 5000's list of fastest growing companies for 4 years in a row.
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Head, Heart, Briefcase, and that's for all of us to do our own inventory of, you know, what are our key behaviors, what are our core values, and what are some of the experiences that we have that we leverage in our careers. 
Asking quality questions and opening up conversations to gain information and put the person in a position of power. 
Make generosity a part of your cultural norm and look for ways in and outside of the walls of your business to make a big impact. 
​​Ask the key three questions to recruit and retain A-Players. Where do you want to be in three years? 10 years?  What does it look like for every one of the people in the company? Start with you as an individual. Start with your leaders. 
Am I being challenged every day? 
Do I see the path forward / where am I going/ what’s next? 
Do I recognize the value I am contributing? What impact are you having?
Resources:
Jonathan D. Reynolds on LinkedIn (ln/jonathanreynolds)
Titus Talent on Twitter (@titustalent)
About Titus Talent
Titus Talent Leadership
Titus Talent - Give Global
Right Seats, Right People: A Leader's Guide to Hiring and Developing Top Performers by Jonathan D. Reynolds
Network Diversity Index Quiz
Coming Next:
Episode 113, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Wabi Sabi. 
Credits:
Jonathan D. Reynolds, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

111. Mentoring | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip

111. 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 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 112: We will be joined by Jonathan Reynolds, CEO of Titus Talent Strategies
Credits:
Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

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.