206. Judge Not | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip

“Take a mindful pause.”

In this episode of the ROG Return on Generosity podcast, host Shannon Cassidy discusses the habit of judging others and offers practical steps to reduce judgment and foster a more generous mindset. The conversation emphasizes the importance of curiosity, mindful pauses, reframing judgments, and setting intentions to cultivate empathy and understanding in our interactions with others.

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 programs, leadership retreats, executive workshops, mediation services) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) all custom designed. This is her podcast, R.O.G. Return on Generosity focusing 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, Inc. she spent years building profitable businesses and driving innovation and leadership initiatives. This real-world experience formed the bedrock of her success. She equips her clients with the strategies, tools, and inspiration to thrive during organizational change and to lead with vision, purpose, and generosity. 

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 (2015-2023). Her current efforts focus on the benefits of Generosity at Work.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction to Generosity and Judgment
• 02:53 Shifting from Judgment to Curiosity
• 04:47 Mindful Pauses and Self-Reflection

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

• Judging others is a natural habit we can learn to reduce.
• Approaching situations with curiosity fosters empathy.
• Mindful pauses can help us catch judgments before they escalate.
• Reframing judgments into neutral observations opens up understanding.
• Setting intentions for generosity is a conscious choice we must make daily.
• Judgment can hinder effective leadership and connection with others.
• We often judge in others what we struggle with ourselves.
• Treating others as we wish to be treated can transform interactions.
• Small shifts in mindset can lead to significant changes in behavior.
• Every act of kindness contributes to a more generous world.

Resources:

• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ShannonCassidybb 
• Bridge Between, Inc. https://bridgebetween.com
• The Five Degree Principle by Shannon Cassidy
• V.I.B.E. by Shannon Cassidy 
• R.O.G. on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r-o-g-return-on-generosity/id1508207492 
• R.O.G. on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1L9UnWdoiAX8MtRKXjdPY3 
• Video of this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/PNfiBD-2PLI 
• Free N.D.I. Network Diversity Index https://bridgebetween.com/network-diversity-index/ 
• Free Generosity Quiz https://bridgebetween.com/generosity-quiz/ 

Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 207, Special Guest, Rashida Ricketts.