A half hour interview show featuring innovative leaders who cultivate a culture of giving, belonging and thriving together. In each episode, we’ll explore how generosity at work impacts the bottom line and address cultural dynamics, team behavior and peer relationships.
“The biggest thing that holds women back is low self-esteem”
“We’re imperfect and it’s totally okay.”
"Women can do so many amazing things."
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Sheena Yap Chan, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and renowned podcaster, shares her journey of overcoming cultural barriers and personal trauma to empower women, particularly Asian women, in their pursuit of self-confidence and leadership. She discusses the importa...
"Storytelling heals the brain."
"No struggle, no story."
"Life happens in moments."
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In this episode of Return on Generosity, host Shannon Cassidy speaks with Scott Mann, a former Green Beret and founder of Rooftop Leadership. They discuss the importance of generosity in leadership, the power of storytelling, and how to build trust in low-trust environments. Scott shares his journey from military service to becom...
"Choose to be okay with who you are."
"Self-acceptance is not the opposite of self-improvement; it is the opposite of self-judgment."
"It's about being more at peace with the imperfection that exists in all of us."
"You are never responding to the world around you, ever - you are only ever responding to the meaning that you're putting on what is happening."
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Dr. Laura Gallaher, an organizational psychologist and ...
"I want to be what I needed."
"Culture drives everything."
"Generosity and empathy go a long way."
"Never abandon who you are."
“Everybody comes to the table dealing with something.”
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Dr. Kristopher Brown shares his journey in education, highlighting his commitment to creating a positive school environment. He discusses the importance of using student feedback to inform decisions, fostering a culture of inclusion...
"Clarity is key."
"Be the leader you would want to follow."
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In this engaging conversation, Shannon Cassidy interviews Lyn Wineman, founder of KidGlov, an advertising agency dedicated to helping changemakers amplify their impact. Lyn shares her journey from a small town in Nebraska to becoming a leader in purpose-driven marketing. The discussion covers the founding of KidGlov, the significance of B Corp certifica...
"We need to challenge our perspective.”
"We need to agree to respect."
“Turn confrontation into a conversation.”
“There's humanity on different sides of conversations.”
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"Feedback is a gift.”
"You do what is best for your career, not what's comfortable for other people."
“We trust the people who tell us the truth.”
“I really subscribe to the idea that you should do something once a year that scares the crap out of you.”
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"We lead how we were led.”
"Generosity is giving of your time.'"
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"Meet 10 to 15 new people every week.”
"Ask, How can I help you? Shut up, listen.'"
“Get better 1% every day.”
“Start building your network today.”
“It's bringing value to people and transforming them very little or transforming them a lot. That's it.”
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"Generosity is good for the brain.”
”Be intentional and ask yourself, 'When was the last time I did something for the first time?'”
“We have to intentionally put ourselves in new spaces.”
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is today.”
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"Growth is not linear.”
”Focus more on who you're being and less on what you're doing.”
“We're all human beings. One is not better than another.”
“Accept where you are when you’re there.”
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"One of the best decisions I've ever made as a leader is just getting out of the way of people doing the work and being more of a support."
"But to go to a place where people allow you to be yourself and to grow with you is a great form of generosity that no leader should ever overlook."
"The obstacle is the way. The obstacle is the way. Whatever you're trying to get through, the way you're trying to get to, the obstacle is the mos...
"We are the creators of our own lives."
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“...And the reason for five degrees is that 5 % of our behavior is self-regulated willpower, which means 95 % is habit. The only way that we can create lasting change is through incremental steps.”
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In this final episode of 2024, Shannon Cassidy introduces the Five Degree Principle, a framework designed to facilitate meaningful change through small, incremental steps. She discusses the importance of sustainable c...
"...if we could put people in the water and teach them to surf, we'd actually have to force them to suck at something again...In business, you don't teach people to fail because failure is not an option. But our best learnings come from failure..."
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“...if you listen carefully when people tell you these things, which is so hard because we have so many distractions, but if you listen carefully, you can find ways to be helpful, to be responsible, to be reliable, to be trustworthy, all the things that make us fully functioning and valuable humans.”
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Dr. Tonya Cornelius, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, The Walt Disney Company where she serves as an integral member of the enterprise Human Resources senior leadership team. Dr. Cornileus is responsible for learning and leadership development, talent and succession management, performance management, and career development. Dr. Cornileus joined The Walt Disney Company in 2009, serving for nearly 13 years at ESPN prior to mo...
"While letting out a curse or cuss word might feel harmless in the moment, it can leave unintended impressions and even disrupt the professional culture we work so hard to build. I am guilty and need this lesson more than anyone."
Host Bio:
Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in generous leadership, behavioral change, executive presence, effective communicat...
“Pause and pay attention. When you hear that whisper or feel that tap on your shoulder of curiosity, it's an idea waiting for you to bring it to life. So pause and pay attention. We live in this world where we're always busy. We're so busy and we often are not pausing and paying attention to those curiosities.”
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"...you can increase the potential of having a visit that respects everyone’s needs and isn’t a letdown."
Host Bio:
Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in generous leadership, behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, mentoring...
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