The Un-Self-Help Blog

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.

In the spirit of the Spirit of Giving Blog Contest, I decided to ask recruiters for their most memorable job seeker gift stories. Enjoy!

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.

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.

A kiss from a homeless guy, some interesting facts about “The Most Terrible Poverty”, and one of the greatest gifts you can give.

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.