Speaking of Impact

There is a lot of talk about leaving corporate life… …quitting your job, and "betting on yourself" as the only path to freedom. In this episode, I ask a different question, is corporate life really broken, or are most workplaces just not generous enough yet to give people what they are craving. I share why we do not need every talented person to become a solo entrepreneur, and how generous workplace cultures can offer the same things people think they have to leave to find, ownership of time, presence at home, optionality, purpose, and meaningful impact. We'll walk through twelve signs that often push people toward the entrepreneurial leap, things like wanting to own your calendar, desiring more purpose than politics, seeking freedom over titles, and wanting to grow your own brand and skills. Instead of telling you to quit, I show how the best companies are building environments where you can have those things while still working with a team, with resources, and with stability. You'll also four practical solutions you can start using right now to make your organization more generous, whether you are the official leader or you are leading from within. If you have ever thought, "Maybe I need to leave corporate to feel fulfilled," this episode will help you see another path. You will learn how to build or seek out a generous culture where you can be present for your family, own more of your time, grow like an entrepreneur, and still enjoy the support of a healthy organization. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous week of business. 📈 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/294

There is a lot of talk about leaving corporate life… …quitting your job, and "betting on yourself" as the only path to freedom. In this episode, I ask a different question, is corporate life really broken, or are most workplaces just not generous enough yet to give people what they are craving. I share why we do not need every talented person to become a solo entrepreneur, and how generous workplace cultures can offer the same things people think they have to leave to find, ownership of time, presence at home, optionality, purpose, and meaningful impact. We'll walk through twelve signs that often push people toward the entrepreneurial leap, things like wanting to own your calendar, desiring more purpose than politics, seeking freedom over titles, and wanting to grow your own brand and skills. Instead of telling you to quit, I show how the best companies are building environments where you can have those things while still working with a team, with resources, and with stability. You'll also four practical solutions you can start using right now to make your organization more generous, whether you are the official leader or you are leading from within. If you have ever thought, "Maybe I need to leave corporate to feel fulfilled," this episode will help you see another path. You will learn how to build or seek out a generous culture where you can be present for your family, own more of your time, grow like an entrepreneur, and still enjoy the support of a healthy organization. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous week of business. 📈 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/293

We say time is our most valuable resource… But most of us waste huge chunks of it without realizing it. Not because we are lazy, but because we built habits around one off situations and never stopped to ask if they still make sense. In this solo episode, I share five common time wasters that feel productive on the surface yet quietly steal time from what matters most, building a generous culture, serving people well, and doing meaningful work. From bloated meetings and inbox spirals to proposal perfectionism, over engineered replies, and long monologues where no one feels heard, I show how these patterns train your team to believe their time does not matter. I then reframe each one with a generous mindset, so you can reshape meetings, set boundaries around email, simplify proposals, communicate faster, and ask better questions that create connection instead of just more noise. If you want to stop looking busy and start investing your time in people, purpose, and real impact, this episode will help you see exactly where your habits need to change. It will also challenge you to use the time you get back not for distraction, but for generosity. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous week of time.⌚ ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/292

Some of the "best" performers on your team might be quietly falling apart. They hit every target, say "I'm fine," and get celebrated for their numbers but inside they're exhausted, anxious, and one tough week away from walking out. I have a powerful story from my financial career about a colleague who pushed so hard for production that they ended up quitting, never fully grasping their value to the team or to the clients they served. The leader focused on the bottom line, not the human being, and everyone lost in the long run. Real leadership is not just managing output; it's seeing the person behind the performance and leading with a generous mindset. Output‑only leadership is different than generous, human‑centered leadership where empathy, psychological safety, and genuine connection are strategic tools, not "soft" extras. There are six practical practices that help generous leaders notice subtle shifts, create safety, ask better questions, address the whole person, lead with humanity before productivity, and invest in inner capacity so performance becomes sustainable instead of fragile. This episode will allow you to examine how you're treating your own high performers, and yourself, and challenges you to lead in a way that protects people from breaking on the inside while still driving meaningful results. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous week of high performance. 📈 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/291

Most leaders live on autopilot and hope things work out. In this solo episode, Bob unpacks five "quiet laws" that high‑impact, generous leaders live by, often without even realizing it. When you infuse these laws with generosity, you create compounding wins: stronger teams, better systems, and a culture where people feel capable, trusted, and excited to contribute.​ Bob shares stories from his financial planning days, where mastering technical knowledge wasn't enough until he learned to own results, share what he knew, and build relationships through generous action. He then walks through Gilbert's, Falkland's, Wilson's, Kidlin's, and Murphy's Laws and reframes each as a practical tool for building a generous workplace culture that can handle mistakes, grow through challenges, and avoid burnout.​ Throughout the episode, Bob challenges you to shift from self‑protective leadership to generous leadership: owning outcomes, timing your generosity, focusing on mastery over money, giving radical clarity, and building systems that absorb chaos rather than fear it. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous week of laws. 😂 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/290

We're stepping into 2026 and it's time to talk about real change. Resolutions come and go, but growth that lasts comes from building a consistent, generous culture at work. Forget starting over every January. Let's focus on the habits and systems that make people feel valued, productive, and excited to contribute. I break down how simple acts of generosity can shift your workplace from competitive to collaborative and from results-driven to purpose-driven. When one person feels joyful and confident in their work, it spreads through the entire team. That's how positive culture takes root. You'll also hear how to focus on daily actions instead of lucky breaks, why humble leadership matters more than flashy performance, and how giving people what they need fuels trust and success. It's not about titles or rewards. It's about people. If you want your organization to grow and feel stronger this year, this episode will show you how to make it happen. If you haven't joined my free 7-day Feeling Generous email course yet, now's the time. It's quick, practical, and a great way to live and lead generosity every day. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous year of change. ↗️ ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/289

I'm convinced companies want to hire generous communicators. Imagine flooding inboxes with vague, typo-riddled applications while your competition gifts crystal-clear, respectful emails that scream "Hire me. I'll make your team better." Job search communication seems obvious, but most miss the generosity edge: making busy recruiters' lives easier from subject line to follow-up. Here are 7 game-changing habits that reduce friction, build instant trust, and position you as the thoughtful leader companies crave. Don't just apply. serve your way to the offer. And if you already have the job. This is how you communicate with your team and prospects to build great relationships and culture. Have a generous year of communication. 🗣️ *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/288 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/288

The holidays are supposed to be "the most generous time of the year,"… …but for ambitious professionals, they often feel rushed, performative, and exhausting. Let's get real about why even generous people struggle during December. I have four simple shifts I make now to build authentic generosity into my life and work all year. These things weren't apart of my routines throughout the year until recently and they've helped me be more intentional during the holidays. Stick around for a special invite to the new Feeling Generous email course (pre-launch now, starts Jan 6). Have a generous rest of your year. 😀 *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/287

Interviewing for a new role is hard. Don't make it harder than it needs to be to stand out. A lot of interview advice is all about preparing great answers. I'm not opposed to having an idea of how you want to respond to things but there is something that is more important. It's the questions you ask. Make no mistake that your questions don't just seek information, they give it to. What you ask and the way you ask it says a lot about yourself and shares something unique with and interviewer. This topic is important when seeking and building generous workplace culture. Listen in and tell me what you think about these questions. 🎄Merry Christmas. Have a generous rest of your week. 😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/286

Are you relatable or debatable? Had to go with the rhyming title this week. We talk a lot about being nice, kind, and having EQ these days but I think we might be missing something when it comes to being a great colleague - or person in general. It's too easy to just to what everyone else is doing. In fact, I think it's easier than ever before to follow the crowd. Standing it out is actually a big exercise in relating to the right people. Some might say that being relatable is just being a "normal person" or not standing out too much. What actually leads to growth is standing out in unique was that has elements of relatability to others. This episode is all about helping you do that and not have a brand that's "debatable" Have a generous rest of your week. 😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/285

Building workplace culture is hard but I have an easy way to understand it. Most companies will try to find their culture by displaying a vision and values that's very noble. But that doesn't make culture. It's the people. Hold up! It's not just the people. You can't hire a bunch of nice guys and expect their to be a nice culture - or anything you desire. Culture is built and not found. You need a process and strategy. This is why I came up with the "case" for generous workplace culture. I love a good acronym, so I had to drop this one for you. Have a generous rest of your week. 😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/284

Everyone is shouting how credible they are these days. If you're on social media, you've done it. Don't deny it. 🙋🏼‍♂️I'm as guilty as the next person but I've realized something really important about credibility these days. Most people are trying to take it. Few are giving it. This is because we don't understand want giving it really means and why people don't realize how important it is for them to make decisions. This episode will teach you how to stop taking and start giving but you it's not the giving you probably think Think about how much you give to your company, colleagues, and others in your life. If you think that's already a lot, consider this before moving on: Giving your own credibility to others will do more for your impact than any skill ever could. Have a credible week. ✔️ ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/283

It's too easy to promote yourself these days. Or, is it? Seems to me that there are a million ways to shout your name from the roofs tops but not very many that are successful. However, we've been made to believe that it's a must to get anywhere in life and a career. I have seen a lot of content recently about getting your boss to recognize you. There's no doubt it's important to recognized. It helps you have confidence. It helps you improve with motivation. And it's just nice to noticed. The problem is we have built environments that rely way too much on self-celebtation and it's ultimately limiting to our abilities and performance. I have some strong thoughts on why we have these environments and some ideas of how to avoid them and the feeling of inadequacy. After all, a generous culture can't have that. Have a recognizable week.🙋🏼‍♂️ ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/282

Developing talents is often a lot less than you think. That doesn't make it easy. It just makes it simpler. You have to make sure that people's confidence to contribute exists. The actions you take consistently can make or break this. Be careful with some of the enveloping habits you may have. They are often executed with great intentions but you forget how diverse your people are. Everyone has a different perspective and set of skills. This doesn't mean you have to be all knowing but it does mean you have to admit you're not. The best leaders have a great ability to make other leaders and a big part of this process is making sure you are feeding the beast and not starving. Yes, I just called your business a beast. I mean that in the best of ways. Make sure your development is more than a training course. It's got to be cultural. Have a week of growth.📈 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/280

Developing talents is often a lot less than you think. That doesn't make it easy. It just makes it simpler. You have to make sure that people's confidence to contribute exists. The actions you take consistently can make or break this. Be careful with some of the enveloping habits you may have. They are often executed with great intentions but you forget how diverse your people are. Everyone has a different perspective and set of skills. This doesn't mean you have to be all knowing but it does mean you have to admit you're not. The best leaders have a great ability to make other leaders and a big part of this process is making sure you are feeding the beast and not starving. Yes, I just called your business a beast. I mean that in the best of ways. Make sure your development is more than a training course. It's got to be cultural. Have a week of growth.📈 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/280

Healthy workplaces don't just look good. They feel good too. In fact, that's more important. Your people are relying on you to facilitate their fulfillment. No pressure. 😉 You can't give it to them or feel it for them. It must come from within. But you can provide a healthy workplace experience that allows them the opportunity. This episode is about 3 processes that will contribute to people's health and ultimately, the health of your business. Have a healthy week. 💪🏼 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn and X. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/279

Start building your culture early - like day 1 early. A lot of people hope that their people will "mesh well". You can try to hire good people and expect them to help each other do good work. This is possible and not a bad idea. What's a bad idea is ignoring the need to take specific steps - to build intentionally. Even the best people need direction. Building workplace culture takes some effort but it's worth it. And those great people you hired, they should also be building. In other words, make sure they know the type of culture and foundational aspects that are in place so they can contribute themselves on day 1 of their relationship with the company. I hope you have a thrilling weekend. 👷🏼‍♂️ ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/278

Delegation is motivation. 💪🏼 Or, at least it should be. We’re all looking for too many shortcuts and relief of responsibility. I’m all for working harder, smarter, and on more important stuff, but at a certain point we have to understand the message we are sending to our people. Delegation should not be our chance to pass of something we don’t want to do. It should be our chance to empower someone else to do even better work. Habe and empowering 👍🏼 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn and X. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/277

I hate my job...is something we hear too often. 😮 But why? Why are people feeling this way. Pew Research Center said that 75% of people report dissatisfaction with their role. That’s tough…and I don’t me “tuff”. We have to fix this. You have to fix this in your organization. I have 5 reasons why people hate their job and ways to prevent them. People deserve a healthy workplace culture and feeling related to their work when not on the clock. I wouldn’t say these things are unknown but you’d be surprised how easy it is to overlooked them. You’ll want to stop that right away and get people in a joyful state that makes them appreciate their job (and growing the company). Have a “hateless” rest of your week. 👍🏼 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/276

I’m a big fan of acronyms, but not this one. 🤣 Storytelling has been the most powerful form of communication since the beginning of time. Yet, we don’t acknowledge it in our work. Most “in office” communication is pretty lousy these days. You could blame it on remote work, social media, the next generation, whatever…but what really lacks is emotion. Storytelling elicits this. Business requires you to communicate well and there is a lot of talk about empathy amongst team members. This tells me we need to be better storytellers with our people. This episode will help be a better storyteller and colleague. Have a “gloing” rest of your week. 🌟 * Subscribe to the Generosity Growth (G2) Newsletter ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn and X. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/275