Posts by Shannon Cassidy
245. Putting the “Mate” Back in Teammate with Shayna Goodworth
“Mateship is essentially a code of conduct that embodies friendship, equality, solidarity, and it’s often forged in adversity.” “We all have something to give one another.” “Be generous with your time when you can.” Episode summary | In this episode of the Return on Generosity podcast, host Shannon Cassidy speaks with Shayna Goodworth, a…
Read More244. Why Risk-Taking and Adaptability Fuel Bold Leadership with Gemma Toner
“Take more risks. Take them early and often.” “I think a generous leader is someone that looks at you for the long view and they see you.” “Generosity is having the courage to also have that moment when you have to deliver that moment that isn’t inspiring, the honest truth that we all sometimes need…
Read More243. How to Balance Innovation and Stability in Leadership with Kenon Chen
“We should always test rigorously new innovation before putting it out in the wild to ensure stability.” “You can’t really go after the really big things that you want to achieve if you don’t get the small things right.” “One way to think about generosity is about exceeding, you know, expectations of what you’re supposed…
Read MoreFrom the Vault #3. How Empathetic Leadership Can Change Your Company with Susan Chapman-Hughes
“Being an empathetic leader… knowing who your people are, really caring about them, leading with understanding versus judgment is so critical.” “If you want to be treated well and given opportunities and, you know, have people invest in you and all those kinds of things, then you got to be willing to do that yourself.”…
Read More242. Reimagining Insurance: A Company Built on Care
“It’s really simple. It’s just really just caring about your people and putting people first and then that ends up becoming a huge driver in growth.” “Accountability is a big aspect of care. It’s how you show up that shows how much you care about what we’re doing and why we’re doing it.” “Vulnerability is…
Read MoreFrom the Vault #2. The Endless Possibilities of AI, Allyship and Authenticity
“With AI, there is so much to innovate, it gives people an equality.” “Everybody has something to give.” “There are three things we all need: a coach, a mentor, and a sponsor. A coach talks to you, a mentor talks with you, and a sponsor talks about you.” Episode summary | In this episode…
Read More241. Why Your Workplace Attitude Matters with Trish Scanlon
“Your attitude matters; control what you can control.” “Surfing the wave means being flexible.” “The truth is always best.” Episode summary | In this episode of ROG Return on Generosity, host Shannon Cassidy interviews Trish Scanlon, a seasoned branded entertainment executive. Trish shares her journey from Pittsburgh to leading creative teams for major media…
Read MoreFrom the Vault #1. The Magic of Harry Potter
“The only thing we have in common is the fact that he’s magical and I’m creating magic in these schools moving kids forward.” “I believe most people have compassion in their soul.” “Are you willing to share without expecting anything back?” Episode summary | In this episode of ROG, host Shannon Cassidy speaks with…
Read More240. Roots of Generosity: What Our Kids Teach Us (Part 2)
Episode summary | In this episode of the Return on Generosity podcast, host Jabari Whitehead engages with guests Tay Person and Mike Wernert in a heartfelt discussion about the importance of generosity, support, and emotional presence in parenting. They explore the challenges of being sports parents, the lessons of character and generosity they hope to…
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