Category Archives: Generosity
Motivating Team Members with Acts of Internal and External Generosity
Kindness, nobility and quantity are three terms that define what is meant by generosity. While most people think that all types of generosity produces similar benefits of good will, trust building and motivation, this is not the case. Businesses need to carefully strategize their utilization of generosity to produce the best outcomes. Continue reading
My Christmas Wish: Make Smiles Spread like Wild Fire
I am sitting on a crowded tube in London, yet I feel like I am in solitary confinement. It is strange how loneliness never gets lonelier than in a city of nine million people. There are however still some things that can add sprinkles of colour to anyone living in this reality. Continue reading
27 Wackiest Gifts Sent By Job Seekers To Recruiters
In the spirit of the Spirit of Giving Blog Contest, I decided to ask recruiters for their most memorable job seeker gift stories. Enjoy! Continue reading
Giving is Easy (Except When It’s Hard)
What’s so hard about giving? Nothing, as long as it’s easy, convenient, and for someone we like. This season, let’s stretch and give the hard stuff. Continue reading
Proud of Ourselves: the Story of a Mother and her Son’s Community Service Project
I’m not sure which of us feels more proud, my 10 year old son, or me. We did a good deed today. My son kept saying, with glee in his voice, “it’s like our own community service project, mom!” He was jubilant and excited. It felt great. Continue reading
When Giving Hurts: A Guide to Thinking Through our Giving Choices
America is a country dedicated to finance. Thankfully, we are also known for our giving. But can our generosity cause harm? Could our donations be used incorrectly? Continue reading
Give Companionship, One of the Greatest Gifts
A kiss from a homeless guy, some interesting facts about “The Most Terrible Poverty”, and one of the greatest gifts you can give.
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Philanthropic Lessons from Two Boys Under 7 Years Old
Each year on their birthdays, our two little boys turn into philanthropists: they request that their birthday party guests bring something for less fortunate children in lieu of a birthday gift for themselves. That’s right – they forego the excess of shiny new toys and games for the sake of giving to other kids who are not nearly as fortunate as they. Continue reading
Popular Music that Fosters Kindness & Generosity
“We are the world, we are the children We are the ones who make a brighter day So lets start giving There’s a choice we’re making We’re saving our own lives Its true we’ll make a better day Just you … Continue reading
Simple 3-minute Daily Meditations to Cultivate Gratitude During the Holidays
The holidays are filled with a smorgasbord of emotions just as our bodies enjoy bountiful varied foods and drink that we don’t normally partake of during the rest of the year. Enjoy this season resplendent with opportunity and put into practice these time tested, ancient gifts of meditation in motion every day. Continue reading