EP #188: Generosity is Good Business with Bob DePasquale

Feb 20

Generosity is not just a feel good activity. It's a business building culture.

The years of talking with generous business owners and recording Speaking of Impact have taught me this. I didn't set out to learn more about building businesses in this venture but you never know what you're going to pick up on a journey.

I would suggest just setting out with a target but being open to what finds you.

Generosity found me at age 18 (listen to episode 1 of the show for a detailed story) but what found me recently is the generous workplace culture.

It's the application of generosity in a business sense. And when you apply it, things grow.

The best entrepreneurs I've met and served have shown me that giving and philanthropy are "accomplished" or "completed". They are "felt" and "lived".

I intent to dive deeper into these concepts as the show moves on. I'll have more of my own insight for you and continue to find great guests to inspire generosity and teach you how to make an impact.

Have a generous day.

What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:

What I’m thinking about the show these days
How Speaking of Impact will progress
What philanthropy is not
Why you can’t just check the philanthropic box
Why collaboration is important
The strange math of collaboration
Why bosses are okay and why they’re not
Why sales contests don’t cut it
What people should think about the person in the next cubicle
Why working in a silo is terrible
Why group goals are imporant
The importance of team members teaching team members

Quotes Worth Sharing:

“You may not change the world but you.” - Bob DePasquale
“You cant just check the box of philanthropy .” - Bob DePasquale
“The volunteer event is great but is it in your own building.” - Bob DePasquale
“Generous workplace is extremely collaborative.” - Bob DePasquale
“One plus one equale three..” - Bob DePasquale
“You are part of the collaboration as well..” - Bob DePasquale
“There nothing wrong with bossses. It's the raltionship that they have..” - Bob DePasquale
“It's not a good feeling to come in 5th place in a sales conests.” - Bob DePasquale
“Have group goals.” - Bob DePasquale
“When they see it together, they're going to see it through.” - Bob DePasquale
“You can also help your staff help each other.” - Bob DePasquale