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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 25 MIN

Ep 92: Generosity in Leadership: A Guide to Building Trust

from The Unlock Lab · host Tosca DiMatteo

In this episode, I explore the gems of generosity in leadership. Moving away from transactional leadership and the "what's in it for me" model, I offer generosity as a core pillar for authentic leadership. I break down the many forms generosity can take, from giving your time, to initiating difficult conversations. I also address the common resistance we face, such as the fear of getting burned or the overemphasis on efficiency, and explain why playing the long game in leadership will put more wins on your board.Key TakeawaysGenerosity is about giving without the expectation of receiving anything in return.Generosity comes in many forms: time, assumptions, acknowledgments, care, forgiveness, difficult conversations, sharing yourself, trust, network introductions, and providing opportunities.Giving trust first helps us stay out of micromanaging our teams.Overcoming resistance to generosity requires us to decondition from a strict focus on productivity and efficiency.Even if the results are not immediate, the intention behind your generosity matters and is deeply felt by others.Resources MentionedVisit my website at coachtosca.com to learn more about my work and read my blog.Tosca's Links and Resources:Sign up for Tosca's Newsletter: http://toscadimatteo.com/newsletterTosca's Website: https://www.toscadimatteo.comGet in Touch with Tosca: https://www.toscadimatteo.com/contactLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toscadimatteo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toscadimatteo/Props for:Theme music by Adrian DiMatteo https://adriandimatteo.com

In this episode, I explore the gems of generosity in leadership. Moving away from transactional leadership and the "what's in it for me" model, I offer generosity as a core pillar for authentic leadership. I break down the many forms generosity can take, from giving your time, to initiating difficult conversations. I also address the common resistance we face, such as the fear of getting burned or the overemphasis on efficiency, and explain why playing the long game in leadership will put more wins on your board.Key TakeawaysGenerosity is about giving without the expectation of receiving anything in return.Generosity comes in many forms: time, assumptions, acknowledgments, care, forgiveness, difficult conversations, sharing yourself, trust, network introductions, and providing opportunities.Giving trust first helps us stay out of micromanaging our teams.Overcoming resistance to generosity requires us to decondition from a strict focus on productivity and efficiency.Even if the results are not immediate, the intention behind your generosity matters and is deeply felt by others.Resources MentionedVisit my website at coachtosca.com to learn more about my work and read my blog.Tosca's Links and Resources:Sign up for Tosca's Newsletter: http://toscadimatteo.com/newsletterTosca's Website: https://www.toscadimatteo.comGet in Touch with Tosca: https://www.toscadimatteo.com/contactLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toscadimatteo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toscadimatteo/Props for:Theme music by Adrian DiMatteo https://adriandimatteo.com

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