Speaking of Impact

I'm digging into the power of questions and why they matter so much in a generous culture. The way you ask something can build trust, create safety, and help people feel capable, or it can make them feel tested, guarded, and small. This episode breaks down five question styles that healthy teams need: courage, reflection, empathy, clarity, and encouragement. Each one helps you serve people better, understand them better, and lead or contribute in a way that strengthens the whole team instead of creating competition inside it. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/305

This episode is about how to join a generous workplace culture, not just build one from the top down. It helps you show up in a way that makes you easier to hire, easier to trust, and easier to work with inside a healthy team. The focus here is simple: the way you speak, the questions you ask, and the signals you send tell people a lot about how you see work, responsibility, and human interaction. I walk through the phrases and attitudes that can quietly push generous cultures away, and I show a better way to communicate so you can fit into the kind of environment that values curiosity, humility, preparation, and contribution. By the end, you'll know how to signal that you are ready to grow with a team, not just take from it. You'll also see why team-first language, thoughtful questions, and a positive attitude toward feedback create stronger opportunities in interviews, meetings, and everyday work. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/305

I believe generous workplace culture is built by people who manage their piece of the puzzle wel,… …not by people trying to control everyone around them. This episode is about five leadership myths that sound strong but quietly damage teams, and I make the case that anyone, no matter their title, can choose a better way. I walk through why visibility is not the same as leadership, why results without sustainability are a bad trade, why "having all the answers" kills curiosity, why control does not create true alignment, and why pressure is not the same as performance. My bigger point is that generosity shows up when people create clarity, safety, and space for others to contribute. I also want listeners to hear this as encouragement, not criticism. We are all managing something, and when we do that well, we help build a culture where people can do their best work without fear, confusion, or burnout. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/304

In this episode, I talk about what it means to be a giving communicator. The core idea is simple: most people enter conversations trying to get something, but generous communicators focus on what they can give first. That shift changes the tone of meetings, leadership, public speaking, sales, and everyday relationships. When you communicate generously, you help people feel seen, comfortable, capable, and part of something bigger than themselves. And when you give that well, you usually receive plenty back without needing to take anything. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/303

Clarity is one of the most generous things a leader can give a team. When people know what winning looks like, they move faster, waste less time, trust themselves more, and contribute with more confidence and less fear. Clarity is not just a productivity tool. It is a culture tool. It reduces confusion, prevents rework, lowers anxiety, and helps people do great work without constantly needing to be rescued or second guessed. I talk about why clarity is one of the most practical ways to build a generous culture. When leaders communicate clearly, teams do not have to guess, overthink, or waste energy trying to decode expectations. That means people can focus on doing meaningful work, helping one another, and moving the mission forward together. I break down 12 signs that clarity is working inside a team. Each one points to a simple truth: when people know where they are going, they bring more confidence, more ownership, and more generosity to the work. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/302

In this episode, I talk about why your reliability is your real job security… and how generosity is the engine that makes that reliability real for the people around you. I share why extravagant one off giving is not enough, and why being reliably generous through your habits, your consistency, and your presence is what makes colleagues, leaders, and clients feel like they can truly count on you.paste.txt​bobdepasquale+2 I walk through three steps: developing generous habits as your foundation displaying reliability through consistent behavior people can feel before you speak practicing presence so that your very arrival lowers anxiety and raises confidence before the work even starts I want you to see that generosity does not require extreme intelligence, it requires a desire to be great for others and the discipline to show up that way again and again. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/301

In this episode, I talk about why your reliability is your real job security… and how generosity is the engine that makes that reliability real for the people around you. I share why extravagant one off giving is not enough, and why being reliably generous through your habits, your consistency, and your presence is what makes colleagues, leaders, and clients feel like they can truly count on you.paste.txt​bobdepasquale+2 I walk through three steps: developing generous habits as your foundation displaying reliability through consistent behavior people can feel before you speak practicing presence so that your very arrival lowers anxiety and raises confidence before the work even starts I want you to see that generosity does not require extreme intelligence, it requires a desire to be great for others and the discipline to show up that way again and again. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/300

In this episode, I talk about why your reliability is your real job security… and how generosity is the engine that makes that reliability real for the people around you. I share why extravagant one off giving is not enough, and why being reliably generous through your habits, your consistency, and your presence is what makes colleagues, leaders, and clients feel like they can truly count on you.paste.txt​bobdepasquale+2 I walk through three steps: developing generous habits as your foundation displaying reliability through consistent behavior people can feel before you speak practicing presence so that your very arrival lowers anxiety and raises confidence before the work even starts I want you to see that generosity does not require extreme intelligence, it requires a desire to be great for others and the discipline to show up that way again and again. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/299

In this episode, I take you through the Kübler Ross change curve… …and show how it applies when you are shifting from a selfish culture to a selfless, generous one. Change like this is not just a new slogan or a new policy, it is an identity shift that takes people through shock, denial, frustration, depression, experiment, decision, and finally integration. I break down what each stage looks like inside a company that is trying to build generous culture, what you will actually see in your people, and what they need from you at that moment, from simple context and concrete examples all the way to small wins, support to experiment, clear guidance, and long term reinforcement. My goal is not to help you push people to the end of the curve but to help you recognize where they really are so you can guide their next step with clarity, care, and generosity. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous weekend of change.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/298

I talk a lot about generous workplace culture, but in this episode… I flip the script and walk through eight signs that your culture might actually feel like a trap instead of a mission. If top talent and great customers keep slipping away, it is often not because of one big failure but because of subtle patterns that quietly tell people, "You do not matter here, your growth does not matter here, and your time is just a transaction." I unpack what it looks like when people do not feel they are making a meaningful impact, when they believe they are only growing the company brand and not their own, when titles matter more than growth, when the calendar seems to own them, when politics outweigh purpose, when safety is not prioritized, when potential is capped, and when work feels like trading time for money. My goal is to help you spot these traps and start making small but powerful shifts so your culture becomes a place people are excited to join, contribute to, and stay. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous week of business. 📈 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/297

Too many leaders have been told they are "giving too much" and that their generosity is the reason they're exhausted. The real issue is not generosity at all, but people pleasing masquerading as giving. I break down how approval-driven "help" hurts you, your team, and the mission, and why reasoned, radical generosity actually builds healthier people and stronger organizations in this episode. You'll learn how to spot when you are saying yes just to avoid conflict, why giving people what they want is often the opposite of what they need, and how sustainable generosity requires boundaries, courage, and discernment. You'll end with a practical framework for radical generosity so you can give from strength instead of burnout and lead in a way that truly serves your team and your purpose. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous week of business. 📈 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/296

We joke about "brain rot" all the time… But the way we use our phones and feeds is quietly changing how we think, focus, and work. In this episode, I dig into why doom scrolling is not just a personal bad habit but a cultural and environmental problem that leaders can and should help solve. There are five practical ways to design a more generous work environment that protects people's attention, reduces the urge to escape into endless scrolling, and makes deep, meaningful work feel more rewarding than another hit of dopamin. You will hear how to create real "deep work" zones, what healthy breaks actually look like, how to set team notification norms, why curating your online feeds matters for identity and purpose, and how making brain health a visible priority can transform how your team feels day to day. This is not about shaming employees for taking "brain breaks" or trying to control every minute of their day. It is about building generous cultures where people can think clearly, do work they are proud of, and go home with more energy instead of less. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous week of business. 📈 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/295

There is a lot of talk about leaving corporate life… …quitting your job, and "betting on yourself" as the only path to freedom. In this episode, I ask a different question, is corporate life really broken, or are most workplaces just not generous enough yet to give people what they are craving. I share why we do not need every talented person to become a solo entrepreneur, and how generous workplace cultures can offer the same things people think they have to leave to find, ownership of time, presence at home, optionality, purpose, and meaningful impact. We'll walk through twelve signs that often push people toward the entrepreneurial leap, things like wanting to own your calendar, desiring more purpose than politics, seeking freedom over titles, and wanting to grow your own brand and skills. Instead of telling you to quit, I show how the best companies are building environments where you can have those things while still working with a team, with resources, and with stability. You'll also four practical solutions you can start using right now to make your organization more generous, whether you are the official leader or you are leading from within. If you have ever thought, "Maybe I need to leave corporate to feel fulfilled," this episode will help you see another path. You will learn how to build or seek out a generous culture where you can be present for your family, own more of your time, grow like an entrepreneur, and still enjoy the support of a healthy organization. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous week of business. 📈 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/294

There is a lot of talk about leaving corporate life… …quitting your job, and "betting on yourself" as the only path to freedom. In this episode, I ask a different question, is corporate life really broken, or are most workplaces just not generous enough yet to give people what they are craving. I share why we do not need every talented person to become a solo entrepreneur, and how generous workplace cultures can offer the same things people think they have to leave to find, ownership of time, presence at home, optionality, purpose, and meaningful impact. We'll walk through twelve signs that often push people toward the entrepreneurial leap, things like wanting to own your calendar, desiring more purpose than politics, seeking freedom over titles, and wanting to grow your own brand and skills. Instead of telling you to quit, I show how the best companies are building environments where you can have those things while still working with a team, with resources, and with stability. You'll also four practical solutions you can start using right now to make your organization more generous, whether you are the official leader or you are leading from within. If you have ever thought, "Maybe I need to leave corporate to feel fulfilled," this episode will help you see another path. You will learn how to build or seek out a generous culture where you can be present for your family, own more of your time, grow like an entrepreneur, and still enjoy the support of a healthy organization. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous week of business. 📈 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/293

We say time is our most valuable resource… But most of us waste huge chunks of it without realizing it. Not because we are lazy, but because we built habits around one off situations and never stopped to ask if they still make sense. In this solo episode, I share five common time wasters that feel productive on the surface yet quietly steal time from what matters most, building a generous culture, serving people well, and doing meaningful work. From bloated meetings and inbox spirals to proposal perfectionism, over engineered replies, and long monologues where no one feels heard, I show how these patterns train your team to believe their time does not matter. I then reframe each one with a generous mindset, so you can reshape meetings, set boundaries around email, simplify proposals, communicate faster, and ask better questions that create connection instead of just more noise. If you want to stop looking busy and start investing your time in people, purpose, and real impact, this episode will help you see exactly where your habits need to change. It will also challenge you to use the time you get back not for distraction, but for generosity. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous week of time.⌚ ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/292

Some of the "best" performers on your team might be quietly falling apart. They hit every target, say "I'm fine," and get celebrated for their numbers but inside they're exhausted, anxious, and one tough week away from walking out. I have a powerful story from my financial career about a colleague who pushed so hard for production that they ended up quitting, never fully grasping their value to the team or to the clients they served. The leader focused on the bottom line, not the human being, and everyone lost in the long run. Real leadership is not just managing output; it's seeing the person behind the performance and leading with a generous mindset. Output‑only leadership is different than generous, human‑centered leadership where empathy, psychological safety, and genuine connection are strategic tools, not "soft" extras. There are six practical practices that help generous leaders notice subtle shifts, create safety, ask better questions, address the whole person, lead with humanity before productivity, and invest in inner capacity so performance becomes sustainable instead of fragile. This episode will allow you to examine how you're treating your own high performers, and yourself, and challenges you to lead in a way that protects people from breaking on the inside while still driving meaningful results. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous week of high performance. 📈 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/291

Most leaders live on autopilot and hope things work out. In this solo episode, Bob unpacks five "quiet laws" that high‑impact, generous leaders live by, often without even realizing it. When you infuse these laws with generosity, you create compounding wins: stronger teams, better systems, and a culture where people feel capable, trusted, and excited to contribute.​ Bob shares stories from his financial planning days, where mastering technical knowledge wasn't enough until he learned to own results, share what he knew, and build relationships through generous action. He then walks through Gilbert's, Falkland's, Wilson's, Kidlin's, and Murphy's Laws and reframes each as a practical tool for building a generous workplace culture that can handle mistakes, grow through challenges, and avoid burnout.​ Throughout the episode, Bob challenges you to shift from self‑protective leadership to generous leadership: owning outcomes, timing your generosity, focusing on mastery over money, giving radical clarity, and building systems that absorb chaos rather than fear it. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous week of laws. 😂 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/290

We're stepping into 2026 and it's time to talk about real change. Resolutions come and go, but growth that lasts comes from building a consistent, generous culture at work. Forget starting over every January. Let's focus on the habits and systems that make people feel valued, productive, and excited to contribute. I break down how simple acts of generosity can shift your workplace from competitive to collaborative and from results-driven to purpose-driven. When one person feels joyful and confident in their work, it spreads through the entire team. That's how positive culture takes root. You'll also hear how to focus on daily actions instead of lucky breaks, why humble leadership matters more than flashy performance, and how giving people what they need fuels trust and success. It's not about titles or rewards. It's about people. If you want your organization to grow and feel stronger this year, this episode will show you how to make it happen. If you haven't joined my free 7-day Feeling Generous email course yet, now's the time. It's quick, practical, and a great way to live and lead generosity every day. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous year of change. ↗️ ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/289

I'm convinced companies want to hire generous communicators. Imagine flooding inboxes with vague, typo-riddled applications while your competition gifts crystal-clear, respectful emails that scream "Hire me. I'll make your team better." Job search communication seems obvious, but most miss the generosity edge: making busy recruiters' lives easier from subject line to follow-up. Here are 7 game-changing habits that reduce friction, build instant trust, and position you as the thoughtful leader companies crave. Don't just apply. serve your way to the offer. And if you already have the job. This is how you communicate with your team and prospects to build great relationships and culture. Have a generous year of communication. 🗣️ *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/288

The holidays are supposed to be "the most generous time of the year,"… …but for ambitious professionals, they often feel rushed, performative, and exhausting. Let's get real about why even generous people struggle during December. I have four simple shifts I make now to build authentic generosity into my life and work all year. These things weren't apart of my routines throughout the year until recently and they've helped me be more intentional during the holidays. Stick around for a special invite to the new Feeling Generous email course (pre-launch now, starts Jan 6). Have a generous rest of your year. 😀 *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/287

Interviewing for a new role is hard. Don't make it harder than it needs to be to stand out. A lot of interview advice is all about preparing great answers. I'm not opposed to having an idea of how you want to respond to things but there is something that is more important. It's the questions you ask. Make no mistake that your questions don't just seek information, they give it to. What you ask and the way you ask it says a lot about yourself and shares something unique with and interviewer. This topic is important when seeking and building generous workplace culture. Listen in and tell me what you think about these questions. 🎄Merry Christmas. Have a generous rest of your week. 😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/286

Are you relatable or debatable? Had to go with the rhyming title this week. We talk a lot about being nice, kind, and having EQ these days but I think we might be missing something when it comes to being a great colleague - or person in general. It's too easy to just to what everyone else is doing. In fact, I think it's easier than ever before to follow the crowd. Standing it out is actually a big exercise in relating to the right people. Some might say that being relatable is just being a "normal person" or not standing out too much. What actually leads to growth is standing out in unique was that has elements of relatability to others. This episode is all about helping you do that and not have a brand that's "debatable" Have a generous rest of your week. 😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/285

Building workplace culture is hard but I have an easy way to understand it. Most companies will try to find their culture by displaying a vision and values that's very noble. But that doesn't make culture. It's the people. Hold up! It's not just the people. You can't hire a bunch of nice guys and expect their to be a nice culture - or anything you desire. Culture is built and not found. You need a process and strategy. This is why I came up with the "case" for generous workplace culture. I love a good acronym, so I had to drop this one for you. Have a generous rest of your week. 😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/284

Everyone is shouting how credible they are these days. If you're on social media, you've done it. Don't deny it. 🙋🏼‍♂️I'm as guilty as the next person but I've realized something really important about credibility these days. Most people are trying to take it. Few are giving it. This is because we don't understand want giving it really means and why people don't realize how important it is for them to make decisions. This episode will teach you how to stop taking and start giving but you it's not the giving you probably think Think about how much you give to your company, colleagues, and others in your life. If you think that's already a lot, consider this before moving on: Giving your own credibility to others will do more for your impact than any skill ever could. Have a credible week. ✔️ ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/283

It's too easy to promote yourself these days. Or, is it? Seems to me that there are a million ways to shout your name from the roofs tops but not very many that are successful. However, we've been made to believe that it's a must to get anywhere in life and a career. I have seen a lot of content recently about getting your boss to recognize you. There's no doubt it's important to recognized. It helps you have confidence. It helps you improve with motivation. And it's just nice to noticed. The problem is we have built environments that rely way too much on self-celebtation and it's ultimately limiting to our abilities and performance. I have some strong thoughts on why we have these environments and some ideas of how to avoid them and the feeling of inadequacy. After all, a generous culture can't have that. Have a recognizable week.🙋🏼‍♂️ ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/282

Developing talents is often a lot less than you think. That doesn't make it easy. It just makes it simpler. You have to make sure that people's confidence to contribute exists. The actions you take consistently can make or break this. Be careful with some of the enveloping habits you may have. They are often executed with great intentions but you forget how diverse your people are. Everyone has a different perspective and set of skills. This doesn't mean you have to be all knowing but it does mean you have to admit you're not. The best leaders have a great ability to make other leaders and a big part of this process is making sure you are feeding the beast and not starving. Yes, I just called your business a beast. I mean that in the best of ways. Make sure your development is more than a training course. It's got to be cultural. Have a week of growth.📈 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/280

Developing talents is often a lot less than you think. That doesn't make it easy. It just makes it simpler. You have to make sure that people's confidence to contribute exists. The actions you take consistently can make or break this. Be careful with some of the enveloping habits you may have. They are often executed with great intentions but you forget how diverse your people are. Everyone has a different perspective and set of skills. This doesn't mean you have to be all knowing but it does mean you have to admit you're not. The best leaders have a great ability to make other leaders and a big part of this process is making sure you are feeding the beast and not starving. Yes, I just called your business a beast. I mean that in the best of ways. Make sure your development is more than a training course. It's got to be cultural. Have a week of growth.📈 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/280

Healthy workplaces don't just look good. They feel good too. In fact, that's more important. Your people are relying on you to facilitate their fulfillment. No pressure. 😉 You can't give it to them or feel it for them. It must come from within. But you can provide a healthy workplace experience that allows them the opportunity. This episode is about 3 processes that will contribute to people's health and ultimately, the health of your business. Have a healthy week. 💪🏼 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn and X. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/279

Start building your culture early - like day 1 early. A lot of people hope that their people will "mesh well". You can try to hire good people and expect them to help each other do good work. This is possible and not a bad idea. What's a bad idea is ignoring the need to take specific steps - to build intentionally. Even the best people need direction. Building workplace culture takes some effort but it's worth it. And those great people you hired, they should also be building. In other words, make sure they know the type of culture and foundational aspects that are in place so they can contribute themselves on day 1 of their relationship with the company. I hope you have a thrilling weekend. 👷🏼‍♂️ ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/278

Delegation is motivation. 💪🏼 Or, at least it should be. We're all looking for too many shortcuts and relief of responsibility. I'm all for working harder, smarter, and on more important stuff, but at a certain point we have to understand the message we are sending to our people. Delegation should not be our chance to pass of something we don't want to do. It should be our chance to empower someone else to do even better work. Habe and empowering 👍🏼 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn and X. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/277

I hate my job...is something we hear too often. 😮 But why? Why are people feeling this way. Pew Research Center said that 75% of people report dissatisfaction with their role. That's tough…and I don't me "tuff". We have to fix this. You have to fix this in your organization. I have 5 reasons why people hate their job and ways to prevent them. People deserve a healthy workplace culture and feeling related to their work when not on the clock. I wouldn't say these things are unknown but you'd be surprised how easy it is to overlooked them. You'll want to stop that right away and get people in a joyful state that makes them appreciate their job (and growing the company). Have a "hateless" rest of your week. 👍🏼 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/276

I'm a big fan of acronyms, but not this one. 🤣 Storytelling has been the most powerful form of communication since the beginning of time. Yet, we don't acknowledge it in our work. Most "in office" communication is pretty lousy these days. You could blame it on remote work, social media, the next generation, whatever…but what really lacks is emotion. Storytelling elicits this. Business requires you to communicate well and there is a lot of talk about empathy amongst team members. This tells me we need to be better storytellers with our people. This episode will help be a better storyteller and colleague. Have a "gloing" rest of your week. 🌟 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn and X. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/275

There's a lot of yelling out there, but storytelling is "louder". Storytelling has been the most powerful form of communication since the beginning of time. Yet, we don't acknowledge it in our work. Most "in office" communication is pretty lousy these days. You could blame it on remote work, social media, the next generation, whatever…but what really lacks is emotion. Storytelling elicits this. Business requires you to communicate well and there is a lot of talk about empathy amongst team members. This tells me we need to be better storytellers with our people. This episode will help be a better storyteller and colleague. Have a "storied" rest of your week. 🫱🏼 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/274

Why do we make hard skills and soft skills battle each other for attention? It's dumb. They're both important. The problem is, they are more fluid than we assume. Your hard skills can improve or get worse and your soft skills will need to change with different relationships. There is no perfect way to train either of them but the best teams know how to use them to build something significant. I wanted to invest some time in the process teams and leaders need to work through to help their people use each of these. Do this well and you'll find an incredible generous culture that attracts top talent and loyal customers. Have a skilled rest of your week.📈 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn and X. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/273

There's a difference between knowing about people and knowing people. One is table stakes and the other is an advanced way to understand your workplace environment. Building culture is something that requires great understanding. You'll here the buzzword "empathy" these days. It's great but you can't expect to have it if you don't know people really well. Invest the time in knowing and understanding and you're sure to build the culture you desire. This episode is designed to explain how to do this. Have a great rest of your week.📈 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/272

Building workplace culture is really hard. But you can make it simple if you skip this one misstep. Most firms focus on helping people assimilate to their culture. That seems like it's really helpful, right? I have a different way of thinking about this. You have to help people, yes, but there is a way to help them that is much more fulfilling and productive for the team as a whole. This is all based on growth. This is what people want and also what you want for your company. Have a great rest of your week.📈 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/271

Mental health is a serious issue. I have experienced episodes where I've felt completely incapable of improving my situation. Thankfully, something or someone has come along to help me through the tough time. Imagine feeling this on a daily basis. This is how it can be when you're mind is not as healthy as it can be. I feel for you if you are experiencing this or have before but I also know there are sources of support. The best source is internal. This episode is not just about what you can do yourself to "fix" your mental health but it is about ways you can make it much simpler to find joy and fulfillment. This works for individuals and teams Have a healthy rest of your week.😀 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/270

Toxicity is a culture killer. It can be hard to recognize and even harder to change. This happens because people struggle to recognize negative habits in others and themselves. Cultures are built, not found, whether you know it or not. A toxic culture will ruin the professional experience of its people and you have to recognize and address it as soon as possible. The problem is that most people are uncomfortable addressing it because it's a "people thing". You have to understand others' perspective and be willing to have tough conversations. I have a way of looking at toxicity that is more personal and direct than the average culture advice. Take note of the steps in the process and learn to take them with caution and compassion. Have a great rest of your week.😀 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/269

You gotta belong! Some say you have to believe. Well, I believe in belonging. There is no subsitute for this. Humans have helped each other survice and thrive for years. Part of our experience relies on others whether we want and realize this or not. I have spent a lot of time studying people's acceptance, struggle, and experiences with their work. It's clear that people need to feel like they are a part of a strong mission. But why? How can this help or hurt your team? I have 5 things to think about (and master) if you want to build a generous workplace culture that attracts top talent and loyal customers. Have a communal week. 🫂 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/268

You CAN'T be perfect. Only your effort can be. There is a problem with how we look at perfectionism these days. We say it's a terrible thing and most will try to run from it - even ignore it. That's a bad approach. I wouldn't say you can embrace it but you have to use it's emotion for good. In this episode, I'm breaking down you and your team's work so you can identify what can actually be perfect (yes, some things, can) and what can't be. Know these things and you'll have a whole different perspective on how to design expectations for a high performing team. Great people are attracted to great environments. This is how you lay the foundation. Have a perfect (almost) week. 😀 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/267

You CAN'T treat people the same. I have seen a thousand leadership trainings and even more pieces of advice. Most of it is way too generalized. There is no perfect style. You have to consider how to treat people fairly. And that is really tough. The best leaders learn from every interaction they have. You're not born with a special skill. It can be trained but it's mort about what you deliver to others than how effective you are at motivation or management. This episode will cover why you can treat people the same and how to be a better giver (leader) regardless of your title or position. Enjoy the rest of your week and keep leading wherever you are. 😀 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/266

The unexpected sucks. But it doesn't have too. In fact, I think you need it for greatness… …in life, in relationships, in business, and in workplace culture. I had a few unexpected things happen to me over the last few weeks and it got me thinking about resilience and the other related things to handling the unexpected. My business career, like yours, has been riddled with the unexpected. Adaptation has been critical. How does this apply to the culture of your workplace? I wanted to talk about it from the perspective of the employer and the employee. So, I did. 😁 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/265

Why do we separate these two things? There's a problem in today's corporate environment. We think we have to recruit people away from other companies and then "retain" them. But what if we thought of these things more similarly? If people are thinking about leaving so easily, than you've already lost them. You haven't delivered on what you said in the recruitment process. This lack of integrity causes a significant problem as companies and teams grow. You do so much to recruit and then you have to double down to retain. It should be a more cohesive process, and I have counterintuitive thought as to what will actually make it "more" cohesive. Enjoy the rest of your week and don't think about retention so much. 😉 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/264

There's this trait that every leader should have. You can name a million of them but what is it? I've heard plenty of leadership trainings. The best one's will focus one specific trait for practice that can level up your work. But there's only one that I believe should be applied generally. We live in a world of more. Yet, in this case, you can bet that if you treat people this way, you'll find success in building relationships. Wel built relationships lead to strong teams that attract top talent and loyal customers. People want to be part of this type of environment. I had to invest an episode in this concept because I know it's power. It saved my life. Have a generous rest of the week. 😀 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/263

Balance is impossible - and undesirable. I left town thinking I'd get "refreshed" but realized I actually just got deeper into the important stuff. This is how time off should be. If you're only relieved when you're away from the office, you're missing something. This isn't the first time I've talked about how I don't shoot for work/life balance but it's the deepest dive. I like to think about work life harmony instead. It's simpler. More realistic. And much more desirable. This episode is all about why. Have a generous rest of the week. 😀 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/262

People are quitting their jobs a lot these days. Should you try to avoid it or let people go? It depends…. There are some good reasons why someone might leave their job: relocation retirement family illness new opportunity I wouldn't consider any of these "quitting". They are reasons for change. No one would fault your company for them and so it doesn't hurt recruitment/retnetion. What does hurt though is when someone feels bad enough that they quit - decide it's not worth it. It's important to understand the difference between these two things and the real reason why someone would bail on gainful employment. This will help to understand how to give people what they need to have a joyful work experience and stay. Have a generous rest of the week. 😀 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/261

You can't do generous culture alone and that's why you have to close the loop. The great news is that you two thirds of the way there. It's important to understand how culture is "felt". It's key in this case because the exponential growth factor is accessed in this flywheel of giving. The third step in the process is what ignites your entire teams passion for a giving culture. It's where educate them on what's working and encourage them to jump in and add their own twist. Once they know, they go. That puts them in their own loop and attracting others. Have a generous rest of the week. 😀 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/260

They say the first step is the hardest. The second ain't that easy either. But it's totally worth it and that's exactly what I'm talking about today. My "ACE" process has three steps and you can't get to three without the two. Last week, you learned about taking action to learn about your people. Now, we have to cover the strategy I told you to forget about 😉. Once you understand more about how people operate in a generous environment, you can determine what programs, systems, and habits to promote to build the culture. Have a generous rest of the week. 😀 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/259

There is one thing that every culture builder should start with. It's 'bout that action. Simple as that. Generosity is something we're all built with. No need to strategize and over think. You learn best from doing and why not do what's natural? This episode is all about the 1st step in my "ACE" process to building a generous workplace culture. I'll share with you why its important and how to implement it to make your company take off. Have a generous rest of the week. 😀 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/258

It's not imposter syndrome unless you've done it before. Yeah, I said that right. If you just aren't ready to do something, you're just a beginner. That's okay. Everyone starts at some point. If you have done it before and you think you can't, then it's imposter syndrome. Either way, I have some key thoughts today of how to handle your situation. The best don't try to avoid the challenges. They lean in whether it's familiar or not. Have a generous rest of the week. 😀 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/257