R.O.G. Return on Generosity

“We thought that we had the answers, it was the questions we had wrong.” - Bono 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. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Resources: https://www.youtube.com/@ShannonCassidybbhttps://bridgebetween.comThe Five Degree PrincipleV.I.B.E.Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r-o-g-return-on-generosity/id1508207492Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1L9UnWdoiAX8MtRKXjdPY3https://youtu.be/PNfiBD-2PLIhttps://bridgebetween.com/network-diversity-index/https://bridgebetween.com/generosity-quiz/ Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 179, with special guest Dr. Natalie Nixon Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

“Disrupting bias is really important because bias is a pattern and if we don't publicly correct it, then we reinforce it. We make it more likely that it's going to happen again.” Kim Scott is the author of “Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better” and “Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity” and co-founder of the company Radical Candor. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google. Prior to that Kim managed a pediatric clinic in Kosovo and started a diamond-cutting factory in Moscow. She also co-hosts the podcasts Radical Candor and Radical Respect. She lives with her family in Silicon Valley. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Resources: RadicalRespectBook.comHow to Disrupt Bias in the WorkplaceRadical Respect: How to Work Together BetterKim Scott — Bio How to Lead With Radical Candor | Kim Scott | TEDRadical Respect — IndivisibleOut of the comfort zone - Radical Respect with guest Kim Scott Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz Credits: Kim Scott, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 178, with Shannon Cassidy for a Generous Leadership Coaching Tip.

“Perhaps if one really knew when one was happy one would know the things that were necessary for one’s life.” Joanna Field, Author, A Life of One’s Own 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. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Figure out your Formula for Fulfillment. Ask Shannon for a PDF of the framework if you’re interested. Resources: https://www.youtube.com/@ShannonCassidybbhttps://bridgebetween.comThe Five Degree PrincipleV.I.B.E.Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r-o-g-return-on-generosity/id1508207492Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1L9UnWdoiAX8MtRKXjdPY3https://youtu.be/PNfiBD-2PLIhttps://bridgebetween.com/network-diversity-index/https://bridgebetween.com/generosity-quiz/ Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 177, with special guest Kim Scott Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

“You have to give without the expectation of return…you can be pointing your time in the right direction, but it is not a give and take. So much of what is asked of you, or where you choose to give, should be done without any expectations.” Liz Christo is a Partner at Stage 2 Capital where she partners with Dan Heck to back early stage entrepreneurs in their journey to build generational software businesses. Liz spent the last 6 years at OpenView Venture Partners. She joined OpenView in 2016 to lead the Expansion Platform and build out the post-investment consulting team, was elevated to Partner and joined the Investment Committee in 2017, and ultimately led the Investment team with a focus on developing the systems, processes and team to identify and win the best expansion stage software deals. Prior to joining OpenView, Liz spent a decade as an operator. Her experience spans sales operations, account management and inside sales. As the AVP of Worldwide Business Development at NetSuite, she launched and scaled NetSuite’s BDR team to a 170-person global organization. Liz is an avid reader, amateur chef and spends as much time as she can outside in Vermont with her husband Drew and dog Bear. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Resources: Liz Christo, Stage 2Liz Christo of Stage 2 Capital shares how your go-to-market strategy should shift during a recessionHow to build and scale your RevOps team with Liz ChristoSales Nerds Live! From IC to VC: Getting Ahead as a Woman In Sales Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz Credits: Liz Christo, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 176, with Shannon Cassidy for a Generous Leadership Coaching Tip.

"Action expresses priorities." - Mahatma Gandhi Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses 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, she spent years building profitable businesses and driving innovation and leadership initiatives. This real-world experience formed the bedrock of her success, enabling her to provide clients with the strategies, tools, and inspiration to thrive during organizational change and lead with vision, values, and purpose. 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). Her current efforts focus on the benefits of Generosity at Work. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Resources: View this episode on YouTube BridgeBetween.comNetwork Diversity IndexThe Five Degree PrincipleV.I.B.E.Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 175, with special guest Liz Christo. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

“That's the special thing about kindness. It is so many different things. It can be generosity. It can be forgiveness. It can be trust. Compassion. It's all these things.” Patricia Makatsaria is a Civic Volunteer and Philanthropist who has dedicated herself to her community, promoting kindness and inclusion and striving to empower young leaders. After completing her MBA and Masters degree in Healthcare Administration, Patricia and her husband, Vladimir, moved abroad, embarking on an international life which spanned 23 years, living in Moscow, London, and Singapore. Patricia’s career and life journey has been an untraditional one due to the one constant in her life: change. In her early years, she worked in healthcare–managing an American Dental Clinic, and in private business–owning a distribution business for a luxury Swiss facial care line. Desiring more time to manage an expanding family and their international moves, Patricia moved to a career that gave her more flexibility: volunteering and philanthropy. In addition to a range of school and community volunteer activities, Patricia most notably worked with Operation Smile, an international charity which provides cleft lip and palate surgeries for children in third world countries. Her experiences on missions in India inspired her to commit to spreading awareness and developing young leaders for Op Smile through fundraising events, student leadership conferences, and the creation of new Operation Smile Clubs in schools. In their family’s most recent move, Patricia landed back in the United States. Challenged with the opportunity to reinvent herself, she decided to systematically build a new life around a value that had served her well throughout her life journey: kindness. Patricia’s blog on her website, KindnessHabit.org, shares her research and ideas around kindness and her effort to create a kindness habit in her own life. Focused on the core values of kindness, inclusion and the empowerment of youth, Patricia is actively involved in a variety of projects including: Program Director of a positive psychology program for medical trainees at Mount Sinai, Chair of the Garden Committee for New York City’s 2nd oldest public park, and Board Member for her high school in Kentucky. Patricia currently resides in New York City with her husband, Vladimir, son, Max, and bernedoodle, Mila. She also has two children who have already left home: Alex, who lives in Brooklyn, and Alisa, who resides in Chicago. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Resources: KindnessHabit.orgOperation SmileFriends of Duane ParkThe Flourishing Center Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz Credits: Patricia Makatsaria, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 174, with Shannon Cassidy for a Generous Leadership Coaching Tip.

"We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are." - Anaïs Nin Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses 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, she spent years building profitable businesses and driving innovation and leadership initiatives. This real-world experience formed the bedrock of her success, enabling her to provide clients with the strategies, tools, and inspiration to thrive during organizational change and lead with vision, values, and purpose. 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). Her current efforts focus on the benefits of Generosity at Work. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Resources: View this episode on YouTube BridgeBetween.comNetwork Diversity IndexThe Five Degree PrincipleV.I.B.E.Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 173, with special guest Patricia Makatsaria. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

“I call it strategic appreciation because you don't do it strategically, but you do it because you care about the person, and it ends up benefiting you as well. It's an immediate return on your generosity…I've just noticed time and time again in my career, when I give - I get.” Future World of Work Summit: March 28, 2024, San Francisco, CA - Discount code: ROG Kia Afcari is the Co-Founder & CEO of Caravann Consulting. Kia is on a mission to re-imagine the workplace and bring a lot more joy and impact to the future of work. He has over twenty years of experience helping leaders, teams, and organizations with culture and collaborative change. He has consulted with a wide variety of organizations, including tech companies, UN agencies, universities, and US climate change organizations. As a Co-founder and CEO of Caravann Consulting and the Future World of Work Summit, Kia is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and facilitator that employs facilitative techniques, executive coaching, graphic facilitation, theater, and the latest in social science research to help organizations win by aligning their strategy, culture, and DEI efforts. For his help to shift the organizational culture of UC Berkeley’s 8,000 staff, Kia was awarded Chief Learning Officer Magazine’s Silver Award for Innovation. Kia’s TEDx talk on How We Can Reshape Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Together has over 73,000 views. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Resources: Future World of Work SummitCaravann.coHow We Can Reshape Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Together | Kia Afcari | TEDxGeorgetownDiversity and Unconscious Bias: The Creativity Matters Interview with Kia Afcari Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz Credits: Michael Powell, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 172, with Shannon Cassidy for a Generous Leadership Coaching Tip.

“Each of us, every waking hour, is called upon to say no, whether to friends or family members, to our bosses, employees, or co-workers, or to ourselves. Whether and how we say no determines the very quality of our lives. It is perhaps the most important word to learn to say gracefully and effectively.” - William Ury, Mediator, Writer and Negotiation Expert Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses 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, she spent years building profitable businesses and driving innovation and leadership initiatives. This real-world experience formed the bedrock of her success, enabling her to provide clients with the strategies, tools, and inspiration to thrive during organizational change and lead with vision, values, and purpose. 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). Her current efforts focus on the benefits of Generosity at Work. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Resources: View this episode on YouTube BridgeBetween.comNetwork Diversity IndexThe Five Degree PrincipleV.I.B.E.Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 171, with special guest Kia Afcari. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

“The best assessment tool is to listen to your people. They talk about “we” when they're talking about the organization - you're on pretty good track to have an inclusive culture. If they talk about “they” you don't have it. Save your money. Don't do an assessment and just listen to how people talk.” Sally Helgesen, cited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership, is an internationally best-selling author, speaker and leadership coach. She has been inducted into the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, which honors those whose ideas have shaped the field of leadership worldwide. She is ranked number 3 among the world’s thought leaders by Global Gurus. Sally’s latest book, Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace, offers practical ways to build more inclusive relationships, teams, and workplaces. Rising Together builds on Sally’s remarkable success with How Women Rise, co-authored with legendary executive coach Marshall Goldsmith, which examines the behaviors most likely to get in the way of successful women as they move forward in their careers. Rights have been sold in 23 languages. Other books include The Female Advantage: Women’s Ways of Leadership, hailed as the classic in its field and continuously in print since 1990, and The Web of Inclusion: A New Architecture for Building Great Organizations, cited in The Wall Street Journal as one of the best books on leadership of all time and credited with bringing the language of inclusion into business. For over 30 years, Sally has delivered seminars, workshops and keynotes for companies, partnership firms and associations around the world, working in 37 countries. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Resources: SallyHelgesen.comRising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace by Sally HelgesenHow Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back – SummaryHow Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job | YouTubeThe Female Vision: Women's Real Power at Work by Sally Helgesen The Power of the Feminine Vision | Sally Helgesen | Talks at Google Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz Credits: Michael Powell, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 170, with Shannon Cassidy for a Generous Leadership Coaching Tip.

“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule but to schedule your priorities.” - Stephen R. Covey Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses 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, she spent years building profitable businesses and driving innovation and leadership initiatives. This real-world experience formed the bedrock of her success, enabling her to provide clients with the strategies, tools, and inspiration to thrive during organizational change and lead with vision, values, and purpose. 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). Her current efforts focus on the benefits of Generosity at Work. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Resources: Stephen Covey “Big Rocks”Stephen Covey - The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People View this episode on YouTube BridgeBetween.comNetwork Diversity IndexThe Five Degree PrincipleV.I.B.E.Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 169, with special guest Sally Helgesen. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

“If you said…What do you think is the indispensable value of leadership? I would say it is to be selfless…to sacrifice for the good of others. To be willing to give without expecting something in return. Because the beauty is in the giving.” Michael K. Powell is the former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He was appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1997 and appointed Chairman by President George W. Bush in 2001, serving until 2005. During his time as FCC chair, Chairman Powell oversaw the rapid transformation of communications markets into the Digital Age. During his tenure, the Internet came into widespread commercial use, as did smart phones, Wi-Fi networks and satellite radio. In his current role as President & CEO of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Mr. Powell leads one of the largest trade associations in Washington, D.C., representing the communications and content industries. Prior public service includes Chief of Staff of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, Policy Advisor to the Secretary of Defense and service as an armored cavalry officer in U.S. Army. In the private sector he practiced law and was a senior advisor in a private equity firm. Chairman Powell also served on the public boards of Cisco and AOL. Chairman Powell serves on several nonprofit boards. He is the Chairman of the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees, Vice Chairman of America’s Promise Alliance and serves on the William & Mary Foundation Board. Powell received his bachelor’s degree in government from William & Mary and his JD from Georgetown University Law Center. He holds honorary doctorate degrees from William & Mary, Pepperdine University and Mayo Clinic Alex School of Medicine and Marymount University. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Perpetual Optimism - 13th Rule Resources: https://www.ncta.com/people/michael-powellhttps://www.fcc.gov/biography-michael-k-powellMichael’s eulogy for his Father, Secretary Colin L. PowellColin Powell's 13 Rules of LeadershipThe Road to Character by David Brooks Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz Credits: Michael Powell, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 168, with Shannon Cassidy for a Generous Leadership Coaching Tip.

“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face…You must do the thing you cannot do.” - Eleanor Roosevelt Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses 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, she spent years building profitable businesses and driving innovation and leadership initiatives. This real-world experience formed the bedrock of her success, enabling her to provide clients with the strategies, tools, and inspiration to thrive during organizational change and lead with vision, values, and purpose. 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). Her current efforts focus on the benefits of Generosity at Work. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Resources: View this episode on YouTube BridgeBetween.comNetwork Diversity IndexThe Five Degree PrincipleV.I.B.E.Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 167 with special guest Michael Powell. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

“Think of leadership as the opportunity to have a positive influence on a person or a situation. You can say leadership is a fundamentally generous act. Leadership is about how you make people feel. It's fundamentally generous.” Our special guest today is Chris Stanley, a leader in the executive education space. Chris has more than 20 years' experience working with diverse global teams in the development of compelling management content and executive education solutions. His work is focused on meeting the changing knowledge needs of business leaders around the globe to help them lead their teams and companies more effectively. Chris has extensive experience curating and hosting large scale leadership conferences around the world. These conferences include the World Business Forum in New York, Sydney, Milan, Madrid, London, Mexico City, Bogota and others. Over the years he has worked with some of the world's brightest minds including Nobel Prize winners, Prime Ministers and Presidents, CEOs of global companies, and top business academics, curating content to produce in-person and digital learning programs focused on today's critical business, management and leadership topics. Additionally, he has had the privilege to moderate conversations with many high-profile figures from business, politics and academia. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Resources: About WOBIWOBI.comWorld Business Forum NYC 2024 - WOBILinkedInThe Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyAmy Edmondson Psychological Safety Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz Credits: Chris Stanley, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 166, with Shannon Cassidy for a Generous Leadership Coaching Tip.

"If the career you have chosen has some unexpected inconvenience, console yourself by reflecting that no career is without them." - Jane Fonda Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses 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, she spent years building profitable businesses and driving innovation and leadership initiatives. This real-world experience formed the bedrock of her success, enabling her to provide clients with the strategies, tools, and inspiration to thrive during organizational change and lead with vision, values, and purpose. 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). Her current efforts focus on the benefits of Generosity at Work. “The greatest lessons I've ever learned are not from my successes. They are from my failures and I've had plenty of both. So don't be afraid to fail.” – Maria Brennan “If you can't get out of it, get into it.” – Michael Brennan Maria E. Brennan, CAE, is the President & CEO of The WICT Network: Empowering Women in Media, Entertainment and Technology, a 10,000 member global nonprofit celebrating 40 years of serving women in the cable industry. During her time at The WICT Network, Brennan has worked collaboratively with its leaders and stakeholders to steer the organization’s strategic vision, resulting in record levels of membership, sponsor support, and program participation. Brennan has over 25 years of executive management experience with non-profits ranging in size from 2,000 to 33,000 members, with particular expertise in the areas of strategic planning, communications and advocacy. As the public voice of The WICT Network, Brennan is an experienced spokesperson and advocate for the media industry and diversity, equity and inclusion. She is a frequently quoted expert on equal pay issues and work/life integration and has been published or featured in such magazines as Broadcasting & Cable, Working Mother, Association Trends, Selecta and Cablefax. Brennan is an award-winning writer, having received an EXCEL Award for her byline, “Hear Me Roar.” She was elected to serve on the Women’s Leadership Board at Harvard University in 2007. She is a charter member of the FCC Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment, where she recently finished her sixth term. She is a coalition member of WIPP — Women Impacting Public Policy — and a Commissioner for the Girl Scouts Healthy Media Council. Brennan was recognized with a Vanguard Award by NCTA–The Internet & Television Association, in recognition of her contributions to the media industry’s innovation, growth and progress. Brennan has been named among Cablefax’s list of Most Powerful Women in Cable annually since 2010 and in 2022 received Cablefax’s Women’s Advocacy Champion award. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Resources: View this episode on YouTube bridgebetween.comNetwork Diversity IndexThe Five Degree PrincipleV.I.B.E.Apple PodcastsSpotify Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 165, with special guest Chris Stanley, WOBI. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon...

“The greatest lessons I've ever learned are not from my successes. They are from my failures and I've had plenty of both. So don't be afraid to fail.” – Maria Brennan “If you can't get out of it, get into it.” – Michael Brennan Maria E. Brennan, CAE, is the President & CEO of The WICT Network: Empowering Women in Media, Entertainment and Technology, a 10,000 member global nonprofit celebrating 40 years of serving women in the cable industry. During her time at The WICT Network, Brennan has worked collaboratively with its leaders and stakeholders to steer the organization’s strategic vision, resulting in record levels of membership, sponsor support, and program participation. Brennan has over 25 years of executive management experience with non-profits ranging in size from 2,000 to 33,000 members, with particular expertise in the areas of strategic planning, communications and advocacy. As the public voice of The WICT Network, Brennan is an experienced spokesperson and advocate for the media industry and diversity, equity and inclusion. She is a frequently quoted expert on equal pay issues and work/life integration and has been published or featured in such magazines as Broadcasting & Cable, Working Mother, Association Trends, Selecta and Cablefax. Brennan is an award-winning writer, having received an EXCEL Award for her byline, “Hear Me Roar.” She was elected to serve on the Women’s Leadership Board at Harvard University in 2007. She is a charter member of the FCC Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment, where she recently finished her sixth term. She is a coalition member of WIPP — Women Impacting Public Policy — and a Commissioner for the Girl Scouts Healthy Media Council. Brennan was recognized with a Vanguard Award by NCTA–The Internet & Television Association, in recognition of her contributions to the media industry’s innovation, growth and progress. Brennan has been named among Cablefax’s list of Most Powerful Women in Cable annually since 2010 and in 2022 received Cablefax’s Women’s Advocacy Champion award. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Resources: The WICT Network PAR Research and Advocacy The WICT Network programs Awards and Fellowship Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz Credits: Maria Brennan, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 164, with Shannon Cassidy, Rebound from Mistakes.

Happy 2024! This year we are going to focus the even number episodes on brief coaching tips. Starting in January, we will focus on The Five Degree Principle | How Small Changes Lead to Big Results. Chapter One is titled Demonstrate Resilience. This short video provides an quick thought starter as you begin 2024. Please share comments and feedback about what we can do to support you on your generosity journey. Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses 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, she spent years building profitable businesses and driving innovation and leadership initiatives. This real-world experience formed the bedrock of her success, enabling her to provide clients with the strategies, tools, and inspiration to thrive during organizational change and lead with vision, values, and purpose. 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). Her current efforts focus on the benefits of Generosity at Work. Resources: View this episode on YouTube bridgebetween.comNetwork Diversity IndexThe Five Degree PrincipleV.I.B.E.Apple PodcastsSpotify Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 163, with special guest Maria Brennan. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

“We're moving at a snail's pace compared to what's available out there. These kids are going to change the world if we let them. Or, they won't because we stopped them.” “I think that the biggest issue in science it's our inability to share our stories.” Serena has dedicated her life to advancing science and science education while working with the nation’s most promising youth. Dr. Serena McCalla was raised in New York City and fell in love with science as an elementary school student. She earned her bachelor’s degree, as a double major, in Biological Science and African American & African Studies from the State University of New York at Binghamton University with intentions to become an ER physician. However, she quickly realized she was more inspired by research than medicine. To satisfy her craving for deeper scientific understandings, Dr. Serena McCalla earned an MS degree in Hematology/Microbiology, a Ph.D. that explored the use of diagnostic tests to improve the comprehension of genetics, photosynthesis, and respiration in secondary and collegiate Courses. Dr. McCalla’s teaching experience began shortly after earning her bachelor’s degree. In the classroom, her appreciation for the sciences became more profound as the students exposed her to nuances of various scientific disciplines including material science, nanotechnology, computer science, computational biology, and physics. Using her growing knowledge of science fields outside of her degrees, Dr. McCalla founded the iResearch Corporation while working as the Science Research Coordinator for Jericho UFSD, Jericho, NY. The iResearch Corporation is the parent company of iResearch Foundation, iResearch Institute, iResearch Academy, and iResearch Science. These companies help Dr. McCalla share her research practices with educators and students from around the globe. The iResearch Foundation supports underrepresented and underprivileged students’ participation in the iResearch Institute and iResearch Academy. These programs promote science research method training and review of fundamental and advanced sciences by conducting laboratory experimentation and data science/bioinformatics data analysis and research to test novel hypotheses. Additionally, the iResearch Institute and iResearch Academy review the scientific method and research method practices through its international programs. The scientific training of these students encourages them to a) systematically address the use of the scientific method during the completion of projects, b) complete novel experimentation, and c) promote expertise in presenting and writing journal-worthy papers. Secondarily, Dr. McCalla is the Science Research Coordinator for Jericho Union Free School District (UFSD) and designed her curriculum to foster excellence in scientific research. The Jericho UFSD program has become one of the preeminent science research programs in the United States. Under Dr. McCalla’s tutelage, the school district is lauded annually for its exemplary performance in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and Regeneron (formally Intel) Science Talent Search (STS) competitions producing over 80 scholars and 15 National finalists. The iResearch Corporation parallels the environment Dr. McCalla built at Jericho High School and UFSD, the culture of her classroom and lab brings forth copious avenues to help students excel in science, math, bioinformatics, data science, and engineering research. She enjoys that each day provides a new opportunity to encourage students to explore and impact the future of science and society. A natural competitor, Dr. Serena McCalla is not only a science research enthusiast and professional; she also considers herself a science geek and competition supporter. She is the President of the New York State Science and Engineering Fair (NYSSEF; 2014 - present) because she believes in promoting students' academic excellence and encouraging accompanied...

“Love the life you live; live the life you love.” - Bob Marley Host Bio: Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, retreats, conferences) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) and Mentoring Programs (associations, ERGs, leadership circles) all custom designed. She has a podcast called R.O.G. Return on Generosity that focuses 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, she spent years building profitable businesses and driving innovation and leadership initiatives. This real-world experience formed the bedrock of her success, enabling her to provide clients with the strategies, tools, and inspiration to thrive during organizational change and lead with vision, values, and purpose. 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). Her current efforts focus on the benefits of Generosity at Work. Resources: View this episode on YouTube bridgebetween.comNetwork Diversity IndexThe Five Degree PrincipleV.I.B.E.Apple PodcastsSpotify Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 161, with special guest Serena McCalla. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

“I've always wanted to be in a job where I could help people…you're representing good people at their worst time.” “I have to be honest with myself because it doesn't communicate well if you're trying to be somebody else.” Daniel Renart, a former President of the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association is a Partner with Reinstein, Glackin & Herriott LLC ("RGH"). Daniel Renart focuses his practice assisting clients with their divorce, custody and personal injury matters. In divorce and family law cases, Mr. Renart has experience handling complex litigation involving separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, family businesses, property distribution, domestic violence, corporate issues and criminal defense matters. Daniel has been recognized for his legal knowledge and experience by various accredited organizations, including Super Lawyers, Rue Ratings, Martindale Hubbell, the Washingtonian Magazine and other. Daniel was even identified as one of the Top 100 attorneys by Super Lawyers in Maryland and the District of Columbia in 2015. The Super Lawyer Top 100 list is described as the Best of the Best lawyers in Maryland and covers all practice areas. Daniel has also been recognized by various other publications for his legal experience and knowledge, including, the Washington Post Magazine who identified Mr. Renart in 2014 as a Top Attorney in the metropolitan area and Best Attorneys in America which nominated Daniel as a lifetime charter member in 2015. Daniel Renart has experience handling divorce, alimony and custody cases throughout the Maryland Courts located in Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Rockville, Silver Spring, Hyattsville, Upper Marlboro, Ellicott City, La Plata, Prince Frederick, Centerville and Leonardtown. These Courthouses are located within the following counties where Mr. Renart has experience, including: Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Charles County, Calvert County, St. Mary’s County and Queen Anne County. Daniel Renart also represents clients before the State and U.S. Federal Courts on international family law matters, concerning the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (“Treaty”). The Treaty provides an expeditious remedy for the physical return of children who have been wrongfully removed or retained from their habitual residence, in violation of the custody rights of the parent who is left behind. Mr. Renart is fluent in Spanish, which allows him to better communicate directly with parents who are left behind in the child’s habitual country of residence as well as their attorneys abroad. Mr. Renart works towards the safe and efficient resolution of complex family law international and domestic matters. Daniel Renart is also experienced in handling various personal injury matters and currently heads the personal injury department at RGH LLC. He has been recognized by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys with a nomination for being among the 10 Best Attorneys for Maryland for Client Satisfaction, in 2014 and 2015. According to the AIOPIA, this award “is exclusive and extended only to those select few who have reached the top of their profession while doing so with the client’s satisfaction being of the most paramount importance.” Mr. Renart has experience working with attorneys who have represented clients in hundreds of trials, recovering millions of dollars in a wide variety of cases, including, wrongful death, car accident, motorcycle accident, truck accident, construction accidents, medical malpractice and mesothelioma cases to name a few. Not only do Mr. Renart and the attorneys of RGH find success in cases where insurance companies refuse to offer their insurance policy limits, but they also focus their practice on medical malpractice and the investigation of complex medical conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, complex bone fractures, laminectomies,...