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 ...
Jul 03, 2025•19 min•Ep. 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 g...
Jun 26, 2025•13 min•Ep. 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 pro...
Jun 19, 2025•11 min•Ep. 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 Gene...
Jun 12, 2025•11 min•Ep. 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 Generosi...
Jun 05, 2025•12 min•Ep. 257
People are quitting jobs like crazy these days. I support the people who are in “net-negative” situations - the ones that take away from their life despite giving some basic things like a paycheck. I also support those who don’t feel aligned with the mission of the company. But what about everyone else? There are plenty of these and companies and leaders could do a better job of building the right culture for their enjoyment. I have 6 things that stick out to me as key reasons why people quit (a...
May 29, 2025•28 min
Remote work is meh if your environment stinks. I support the work from home model if it’s done well. Sadly, it’s not always done well. Many companies are offering this as a perk these days - not sure how I feel about that. I’m cool with that benefit but it doesn’t seem to be a priority if it’s just an add on. Work from home should be foundational part of your culture if it exists. There has to be great intention and communication to do it well. This episode is about the things to avoid in the re...
May 22, 2025•20 min•Ep. 255
There’s nothing more important than this one thing when stuff goes wrong. Poise is a skill. It can be trained. But can it be found? In other words, can you identify people who are poised without actually seeing them display it? In short: no. But there are certain things you can do to understand more about their demeanor. There are questions you can ask and clues to look for when evaluating and interviewing people. You want people who embrace challenges, disprove of perfections, and are willing t...
May 15, 2025•23 min•Ep. 254
Toxic cultures are habitual. There are a lot of internet complaints about toxic bosses. It’s good that toxic culture are called out but it’s not because of bad peope. Most of the “toxic” bosses are good people with toxic habits. These are the things that form over time as a result of repeated small issues. It’s easy to get caught up in a culture when people just expect things to be that way. It leads to plenty of miscommunication, unhealthy practices, and ultimately, burnout. It’s important rega...
May 08, 2025•25 min•Ep. 253
The best cultures are built by prioritizing routines. The first thing you think about when you start your workday should not be how you can pair down your to-do list. A lot of us show up for work stressed out by the sheer thought of having a lot of things to do. There’s nothing wrong with having a lot to do (unless it’s a result of laziness) but how you handle this is key. People say they want to be high performers and so they pile on a bunch of expectations. Bad idea. Generous workplace culture...
May 01, 2025•24 min•Ep. 252
There’s a major trap that we can all avoid. It’s something none of us do naturally. In fact, most of us operate with the complete opposite in mind, until we feel like our career becomes survival. Some people will tell you that you have to take care of yourself above all else and I disagree. I believe you have to take care of yourself along with others. If you only ever take care of yourself. You’re losing out on many opportunities and self-care becomes your monarch. Care for yourself so you can ...
Apr 24, 2025•16 min•Ep. 251
Generosity has some great emotions. And humans are emotional beings. The way you use yours can dictate the health of your work experience. No one wants to be overwhelmed by their emotions and it’s also not good to suppress them completely. So how you do you handle them well on the job? You identify the good ones and lean in. I have some thoughts to share with you about how powerful certain emotions can be for building a healthy work experience, and of course, generous culture. Have an emotionall...
Apr 17, 2025•31 min•Ep. 250
Confidence is great. Arrogance sucks. I’ve never found two things so different yet so miscast as each other so often. We can all agree that confidence is an important thing to have in business. It’s what makes you believe that things can get and done and that you’ll make a positive impact on the world. Arrogance is that thing that turns people off even to the most confident. In fact, in can take down a even the strongest pillars of belief. I urge you to focus on doing things that build confidenc...
Apr 10, 2025•16 min•Ep. 249
Employee turnover sucks. But it doesn’t have to…in fact, it doesn’t even have to be a thing. I like to think of it as opportunities for all parties. When someone leaves: That person gets a chance to be in a different and better position. A new person gets a chance in the vacant role. The company gets a new perspective. I’m not saying there aren’t some bad things but I am saying that it can be good. Either way, you don’t want a lot of people leaving and new people coming in faster than they can b...
Apr 03, 2025•12 min•Ep. 248
There’s nothing like family - good or bad. Families can have the best of time and the worst of times because they are groups of people who are highly invested in each other. We are a lot about our family. You also care a lot about your work - hopefully, not more than your family but still. It’s a big part of life. So, how is this to be handled? A lot of sources these days will say it’s toxic to refer to work people as “family”. I tend to agree. However, it’s good to treat people like family. Bad...
Mar 27, 2025•15 min•Ep. 247
The money is nice but it won’t give them want they want. I’ve worked closely with money for 15 years. It’s hard to believe I studies broadcasting two decades ago. I hope it makes me a better podcaster but what about financial planner? Here me out… I can count on one hand the amount of people (out of thousands I worked with) who’s final goal was a number in their bank account. 99.9% people had another desire in their life. This tells me how important it is to help people find fulfillment in their...
Mar 20, 2025•18 min•Ep. 246
Turnover can be good. It can also be bad. You have to be careful how to initiate, prevent, and handle it. I find that the best companies do all of these well. There are a lot of things you can do to affect change in your organization so it’s best to focus on individual situations. This episode is about when and where to push and pull. Ask yourself the question, “Who does this turnover benefit and who does it hurt?”, before making any decisions. Turnovers in sports are bad for one team and good f...
Mar 13, 2025•14 min•Ep. 245
Negotiations can be generous - for real. I’m not saying it’s easy but they can be. The more there are the better. There are a lot of things in life and business that you’ll have to negotiate. You know that pit in your stomach you feel when you have to negotiate, even argue, about something? It’s a lousy feeling but it can be avoided with the right concentration. I think about 7 things every time I go into a negotiation. They are all “P” words. This episode covers each of these things and will te...
Mar 06, 2025•30 min•Ep. 244
Yes, this episode is about “no”. This is one of the first words we all learn. It serves so many different purposes when all you can do is indicate what you want and don’t want. Things change as you mature, though. “No” begins to have more specific applications. It can indicate, interest, capability, desire, understanding, and many more things. It means a lot in work place culture. If you’re trying to build a generous workplace culture, you have to understand how the word “no” can do so many thin...
Feb 27, 2025•13 min•Ep. 243
Everyone can affect culture. I’m not saying that every can make culture or build it on their own. But everyone can make a difference. In fact, I encourage everyone to try to. The strongest cultures are led by all. Leadership or certain individuals can set a tone but the more than contribute the better. Sometimes, the best experiences come when someone who is not a leader in title displays some excellent cultural leadership in their given role. I learned this pretty early in my business career an...
Feb 20, 2025•13 min•Ep. 242
When you treat people well matters the most. I’m consistently surprised how companies only celebrate people when they’re at their best. What kind of message does that send? “We only like you when you to something extraordinary.” I don’t think that’s the idea you want you’re people to get. You want them to feel more valuable. They should feel good about their work even if it’s a rough day. They should feel safe taking a day off if something is not right at home. Some companies have an “unlimited ...
Feb 13, 2025•10 min
Work isn’t always enjoyable but it can be better. I know a lot of workplaces can be a drag. You dread Monday morning and look forward to Friday afternoon like nothing else. It’s not healthy. Work can and should enjoyable overall. I don’t mean every moment but it has to be a net positive or else it will never last. Productivity will wane and fulfillment will never come. The best organizations make work enjoyable and fulfilling. People do more than stick around - they stay with intention and attra...
Feb 06, 2025•11 min•Ep. 240
Work isn’t always enjoyable but it can be better. I know a lot of workplaces can be a drag. You dread Monday morning and look forward to Friday afternoon like nothing else. It’s not healthy. Work can and should enjoyable overall. I don’t mean every moment but it has to be a net positive or else it will never last. Productivity will wane and fulfillment will never come. The best organizations make work enjoyable and fulfilling. People do more than stick around - they stay with intention and attra...
Jan 30, 2025•21 min•Ep. 239
Your mission, vision, and values should be generous. These three things are critical tools for a business. I can’t minimize whatsoever but I would like to stress the importance that generosity has on them. If you want to build great culture you should start as early as possible. Generosity is a key point to include in these items that lead a company. You’re “why”, “what”, and “how” will go a long what if they have undertones of giving. This episode highlights some reasons why the big three are i...
Jan 23, 2025•15 min•Ep. 238
Generosity is a mindset - not an event. A generous workplace culture is a hard thing to build. I won’t sugar coat. Great leaders have to work hard at fostering the right environment. What’s easy usually builds the wrong environment. And speaking of easy, I could give you a bunch of red flags of what is a toxic leader or workplace culture. Instead, I thought I’d present some green flags - positive things. You’ll love these things in a leader and if you are one yourself, try to implement them into...
Jan 16, 2025•28 min•Ep. 237
Some things are absolutely non-negotiable. Today, I have the 5 that lead the list. Some of these are talked about all the time and I fear you’re being taught they are special. To me, they are table stakes. They must be present in workplace culture for it be generous. You’ll want to focus on the foundations before you try the advanced versions of anything. It takes time to build culture and you have to start with kindness, communication, authenticity, grace, and compassion. Thanks for being a gen...
Jan 09, 2025•18 min•Ep. 236
2024 was a wild ride. 2025 will be even better. Generosity is on the move. 🙌🏼 Companies are growing with great people and these people are finding fulfillment. I look forward to continued progress. This episode is a celebration of joy and well placed broadcast for this time of year (the very beginning). You’ll hear from the great guests from early last year - a great reminder of the power of generous leadership regardless of industry, role, or experience. Have a generous New Year. 🎉 * Subscri...
Jan 02, 2025•11 min•Ep. 235
Stop trying to be happy. Joy is so much more important. A state of joy is such a powerful thing because it is sustainable. I am a fan of happiness - just not as pursuit. You can’t expect to happy all the time so you are setting yourself up for failure and an unfulfilling pursuit. The holiday season is known for being filled with joy but there is one thing I don’t like about this - these things don’t have to be saved for a one time during the year. You can celebrate and be joyful all year long . ...
Dec 26, 2024•19 min•Ep. 234
Generosity is necessary for team success. I like to think of it as the foundation of a terrific culture because it’s so encouraging to people. Anyone can jump on board and feel like they are important - contributing factor to the productivity and the encouragement. There’s nothing more encouraging than encouraging someone, right? This episode is about the most important reasons why a generous team is a winning team. I think you can have some periodic success without winning but the definition wi...
Dec 19, 2024•23 min•Ep. 233
Empathy is way more than knowing what someone is going through. It’s about sharing the emotions they are feeling. An empathetic leaders goes out of their way to feel what their people are feeling. Are you sympathetic with your people? Great. Empathy is more. I thought I’d share a few things that can help you be more empathetic. They build on relationships and taking simple understanding to shared feeling. Use them early and often in your work. It’s critical part of a generous workplace culture. ...
Dec 12, 2024•14 min•Ep. 232
