What's In a Name? Part Two
Generous Change
On day 1656, it’s part two of “What’s in a name?” We dig into the “Generous” in Generous Change. It’s amazing how many things one little word can mean. For us, generosity lies in time, attention and opinion. What does “generous” mean to you? When do you feel most generous? When have other people been generous to you? For bonus points, what’s the opposite of generosity for you?
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What's In a Name? Part One
Generous Change
More than 1627 days ago, we chose to name our business (and our podcast!) Generous Change. Coming up with a name was crazy hard! So, we're reflecting on its meaning, how much Generous Change represents not only our business, but who we are and who we want to be for the amazing people we serve. In this episode, we're tackling the "Change" in Generous Change. Turns out, there's a whole lot in a name!
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Leadership Is...
Generous Change
Leaders eat last. Lead from every seat. Leaders are made not born. When it comes to leadership, you can find plenty of corporate jargon and coffee mug slogans. What we forget is a leader is someone people follow - for good or for bad. On day 1607 of entrepreneurship, we're digging into what leadership really means to us and the kind of leadership we hope for you (hint...the good kind).
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It's Been A Minute - 048
Generous Change
We're still here! But it's been a minute...or six months...since our last podcast. On day 1593 of entrepreneurship we're going behind-the-scenes on where we've been, lessons we've learned, painful personal growth 2022 has forced us into, and where we're goin' if the universe allows it. There's some expletives, hard topics and a few tears, so buckle up.
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S2E3: Greetings from Santa Fe
Generous Change
How do you recenter? Refocus? Recharge? For us, it’s a RETREAT! What better way to reaffirm your purpose, restate your core values and reignite your excitement than a beautiful getaway? This year, we headed to Santa Fe 🌵 for great food, a tough hike ⛰️, a spa experience 💆 and 4 days of focused, creative time together . Whether you’re a business-owner, team-leader or just need some time away, we’ll share tips on making your retreat memorable and magical. 🧙
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S2 E2: You're Hired!
Generous Change
We've hired our very first Chief Growth Officer! If you’re experiencing any part of The Great Resignation - whether you’re on your own job search or you’re trying to hire someone amazing - we’ll walk step-by-step through each element of our simple, one-page job description and share some tips on how to authentically connect with the person or the company that’s right for you.
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S2E1: Why We Closed For a Month
Generous Change
We closed for one whole month?! If you’ve ever dreamed of a little sabbatical or at least more than the standard 2-weeks of vacation per year, we’re right there with you! In our high hopes to prioritize vacation, we’re exploring how closing the business for 30 days worked…and didn’t. On day 1415 of entrepreneurship, we’re still learning big lessons about how we work, how we play and what balance really looks like.
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Focus - 044
Generous Change
On day 1275 of entrepreneurship, we're at the very edge of launching our brand new major gifts course for small nonprofits called Raise Money. Check it out and register at www.generouschange.com/raisemoneycourse. After brainstorming, writing, rewriting, filming and full-on creating a new, wildly comprehensive course, we're analyzing the value of FOCUS - where & when & what to focus on, how & why to set boundaries if you really want to accomplish something big and how to avoid the pitfalls of multitasking.
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Breakthroughs - 043
Generous Change
You know that feeling when you've been thinking on something so hard your brain actually hurts? You've just been chewing on it and churning it over and over in your mind and then...wham!...you have a breakthrough 💡. And it feels like freedom and lightness and sunshine ☀️. On day 1219 of entrepreneurship, we're exploring the pain and the satisfaction of breaking through tough problems and coming out on the other side.
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Renewal - 042
Generous Change
This winter has been brutal! If you're feeling like a starving, sleepy bear coming out of hibernation, you're not alone. On day 1191 of entrepreneurship, we're overly excited about spring and exploring 4 ways we're experiencing renewal - physically in our diet and exercise, emotionally in our relationships, mentally in our purpose and mission and spiritually in our hopes for the future.
info_outline- Proudest success so far?
- Up to 3 ways you've grown? How? When?
- Where do you most want to grow in the next 6 months? How? Why?
- Biggest surprise (other than the obvious pandemic)?
- Toughest challenge? Why? How you will/want to overcome it?
- One thing you just plain dislike? Why? How could it be better?
- Biggest fear? When does it most often pop up? What helps to allay that fear?
- Your most favorite-ist thing/moment in the past 7 months? Why?
- Up to 3 things you want to do more of?
- Do you have everything you need to perform your job?
- Do you feel the team is working well collaboratively? Any ways we could improve?
- What are the main drivers for success for our company?
- Where have we helped and hindered your work?
- In a perfect world, how much (and how) would we all a) communicate and b) work together creatively?
- At least one thing that you want to see changed/different/more of/less of? Why? When? How?
- Given where we are today, what is your biggest/boldest vision for the company and your biggest/boldest vision for your role in that big, bold vision?