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| 246. Leadership that Listens: Giving Your Team a Voice with Jon Sichel | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:45:13 | |
“If you give credit to people who deserve it, you will be recognized as a great leader giving your team members the ability to have a voice.” “Trusting your team leads to better outcomes.” “Being able to read a room, understand an audience, disarm when you need to, and uplift when you can is the best gift I can give or offer.”
Episode summary | In this episode of Return on Generosity, host Shannon Cassidy speaks with Jon Sichel, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Hallmark Media Family Networks. They explore the themes of generosity in leadership, the importance of humor, the value of mentoring, and the balance between compliance and innovation in high-stakes environments. Jon shares personal anecdotes about his upbringing, the influence of his parents, and the lessons learned from both good and bad leadership experiences. The conversation emphasizes the significance of creating a supportive workplace culture where individuals feel valued, their voices heard, and empowered to contribute their best.
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Chapters | 00:00 Introduction to Generosity in Leadership 02:49 The Role of Humor in Leadership 05:40 Navigating Personal Loss and Growth 07:57 Empowering Teams Through Trust 10:14 Creating a Positive Work Culture 11:19 The Importance of Mentoring 14:23 Learning from Good and Bad Leadership 19:23 Embracing Change and Unexpected Opportunities 22:33 Choosing Positivity in Adversity 25:04 Generosity in High-Stakes Environments 29:50 Navigating Change and Supporting Colleagues 30:07 Balancing Compliance and Innovation 37:19 The Longest Banana Split: A Leadership Feat 41:08 Rapid Fire Insights on Leadership
Guest Bio | Jon Sichel is executive vice president, general counsel and head of Business Affairs for Hallmark Media Family Networks, home of three linear networks, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama; and subscription video-on-demand streaming service, Hallmark+. Sichel is based in New York and reports to Hallmark General Counsel Erin Kobler and President John Matts. In this role, Sichel leads all business and legal affairs matters associated with Hallmark Media, while also providing strategic guidance to the senior leadership team on issues impacting ad sales, marketing, digital, strategic alliances, production, international, and distribution. His oversight includes negotiating content rights, production and distribution agreements, talent deals, entertainment content acquisition, and development-related activities. Sichel serves as the primary legal liaison for the legal team at parent company Hallmark Cards, Inc. Sichel also consults on matters of corporate litigation, intellectual property, employment law, and compliance. Prior to joining Hallmark Media, Sichel was executive vice president of distribution sales and strategy at AMC Networks. Previously, he held various ascending roles at Discovery Inc. and Scripps Networks Interactive (SNI), including general manager of content acquisitions and operations at Discovery. His tenure with SNI also included the international role as managing director of global commercial affairs and managing director of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Sichel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Princeton University and graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School.
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Credits: Jon Sichel, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.
Coming Next: Please join us in two weeks, Episode 247, Special Guest, Neen James. | |||
| 245. Putting the "Mate" Back in Teammate with Shayna Goodworth | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:38:35 | |
“Mateship is essentially a code of conduct that embodies friendship, equality, solidarity, and it's often forged in adversity.” “We all have something to give one another.” “Be generous with your time when you can.”
Episode summary | In this episode of the Return on Generosity podcast, host Shannon Cassidy speaks with Shayna Goodworth, a yoga teacher and community builder, about the importance of generosity in both personal and professional settings. Shayna shares her journey from Australia to the United States, her understanding of mateship, and how she fosters community through her initiative, Seagulls. The conversation delves into the healing power of the ocean, the significance of connection, and practical ways to be generous in our daily lives. Shayna emphasizes that generosity is not just about financial giving but about investing time and creating meaningful relationships.
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Chapters | 00:00 Introduction to Generosity and Community 02:53 Shayna's Journey: From Australia to North Carolina 06:02 Understanding Mateship: Building Connections at Work 09:01 The Mateship Pyramid: Social Connections and Loneliness 12:13 Practical Ways to Be a Good Mate 14:53 Generosity in the Workplace: Personal Experiences 17:47 Seagulls Community: Women, Ocean, and Connection 22:06 Space Holding as Generous Leadership 24:52 Balancing Care for Others and Self-Care 28:05 Lessons from the Ocean: Healing and Growth 31:00 Rapid Fire Questions: Insights and Reflections
Guest Bio | Shayna Goodworth has been a student of yoga since 2012 and to deepen her practice, she took part in a RYT200 hour program in the United Kingdom in 2021 and is passionate about Vinyasa, Yin & Trauma Informed styles of yoga along with meditation as a way to heal the body. Yoga is integral in her daily life and she is currently Longwave’s Yoga resident SeaGal facilitator, devoted to fostering community through a shared connection with the ocean.
Raised on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, her spiritual path began early through learning about the local environment and waterways. This instilled in Shayna a profound respect for nature and the power of place-based connection. Her vision for SeaGals at Longwave and Wrightsville Beach is rooted in this philosophy: to cultivate meaningful bonds among women and create space to ground, reflect, and honor ourselves in unity. Or simply, her mission is centered around Ocean, Women & Community. These three pillars have helped Shayna inform and hone her leadership styles of inclusion, authenticity and humility and she enters her first year as a 30 year old.
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Credits: Shayna Goodworth, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us in two weeks, Episode 246, Special Guest, Jon Sichel. | |||
| 239. Roots of Generosity: How Fatherhood Shapes the Way We Give (Part 1) | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:42:48 | |
“Look past people’s faults and find their needs.” “I knew I couldn’t teach a kid until that kid knew I cared about them or until I made a connection with them.” “The grind is worth it.”
Episode summary | In this episode of the Return on Generosity podcast, host Jabari Whitehead engages in a heartfelt conversation with guests Tay Person and Mike Wernert about the themes of fatherhood, personal growth, and the importance of generosity. The discussion explores how their experiences as fathers shape their values, the lessons learned from their own fathers, and the sacrifices they make for their families. They reflect on the challenges of parenting, the need for self-improvement, and the ways they find balance in their lives. The conversation emphasizes the significance of being role models for their children and the impact of generosity in their relationships. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips |
Chapters | 00:00 Introduction to Generosity and Personal Growth 03:03 Fatherhood Models and Core Values 03:52 Lessons from Fatherhood: Unlearning and Learning 06:03 Navigating Parenthood: Challenges and Sacrifices 08:13 Refilling the Cup: Self-Care for Fathers 21:16 Reflections on Parenting and Leadership 23:36 Growth in Patience and Understanding 26:51 Authenticity in Leadership 29:22 The Importance of Connection 32:24 Generosity Reflected in Children 39:34 Better Us, Better Them
Guest Bio | Mike Wernert: Michael J. Wernert is a respected pharmaceutical leader and U.S. Army veteran known for his authentic, fatherly approach to leadership, with a career spanning 20 years at AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly. Michael’s experience as a teacher, coach, and military officer has shaped his belief that leadership is about investing in people and celebrating their successes. Armed with an MBA from the University of Delaware, a Master’s in Education from West Chester University, and a distinguished military background, he combines strategic expertise with genuine care and support for those around him.
Tay Person: With over 20 years of experience in K-12 education, Tay has spent his professional career dedicated to improving outcomes in public education. As a teacher, board member, consultant, and leader, Tay has taken a consultative approach to drive results and build lasting partnerships that ultimately benefit children. When he’s not working he’s spending time with his four daughters and wife of twenty-two years.
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Credits: Mike Wernert and Tay Person, Host Jabari Whitehead, Bridge Between, Inc.
Coming Next: Please join us next week for Episode 240, Part 2. | |||
| 149. David Olivencia - NetWORKing Excellence | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:42:50 | |
“Once they identify the people in the networks that are aligned to their goals and interests, then it's about pouring the value, pouring the generosity, and you're not necessarily expecting anything in return…there's just this general human law of reciprocity where amazing thing happen.” “Those who achieve NetWORKing Excellence are deliberate about the events that they attend.” David Olivencia is an accomplished global technology executive and author with deep experience delivering measurable business results for leading organizations. Effectiveness has been demonstrated executing outcomes as a CEO, board member, thought leader, and energetic team coach. David is the CEO and Co-founder of Angeles Investors. Prior to Angeles Investors, David held various senior executive positions of increasing responsibility at Nippon Telegraph & Telephone (NTT), Ford Motor Company, Oracle, Verizon, Softtek and Accenture. David has leveraged his expertise in technology, business strategy, digital platforms and networking excellence as an early-stage/Angel investor in 70+ companies. This portfolio includes three unicorns and ten that have garnered more than $100m in valuation. David is a sought-after speaker for his perspectives on Exponential Technology Disruption, Early-stage Investing, Networking excellence, Artificial Intelligence and Leadership issues. He has presented in prominent forums including the U.S. Congress, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), NASDAQ Opening Bell, Great Minds in STEM, BusinessWeek, and Comcast Newsmakers. David has been recognized as 40 under 40 by Crain’s Detroit Business, Crain’s Chicago Tech 50, and Hispanic Business Magazine’s Most Influential Hispanics in America. From a board service perspective, David has served on many private, civic and non-profit boards throughout his career. He currently serves as a board member of Schurz Communications, Old Plank Trail Bank, N.A a Wintrust Bank (NASDAQ: WTFC), Window to the World Communications: WTTW Chicago, Angeles Investors, IrishAngels and the National Museum of Mexican Art. David earned his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (#1 Undergraduate Engineering Program by U.S. News and World Report) and received the school’s 2014 Alumni Career Achievement Award. He earned his M.B.A. (graduating cum laude) from the University of Notre Dame, where he was recognized with the 2007 Distinguished MBA Alumni Award. In 2020, David received an Honorary Doctorate from Bentley University. Additionally, David has completed the Harvard Business School Corporate Governance program and has completed his Certificate of Director Education from the NACD. David is married with three children. He enjoys spending his free time running, fishing and with family. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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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: David Olivencia, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 150, with Zenita Henderson. | |||
| 148. Michelle Angela Ortiz - Storytelling and Activism through Public Art | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:49:16 | |
“Taking that gratitude and just use it as fuel then to be on a mission for how you're going to be the spirit for those who come beyond us. I just think that's such a beautiful way to talk about the culture, honoring your ancestors, being aware and reverent toward the spirit of those ancestors.” Michelle Angela Ortiz is a visual artist/ skilled muralist/ community arts educator/ filmmaker who uses her art as a vehicle to represent people and communities whose histories are often lost or co-opted. Through community arts practices, painting, documentaries, and public art installations, she creates a safe space for dialogue around some of the most profound issues communities and individuals may face. Her work tells stories using richly crafted and emotive imagery to claim and transform spaces into a visual affirmation that reveals the strength and spirit of the community. For 20 years, Ortiz has designed and created over 50 large-scale public works nationally and internationally. Since 2008, Ortiz has led art for social change public art projects in Costa Rica & Ecuador and as a cultural envoy through the United States embassy in Fiji, Mexico, Argentina, Spain, Venezuela, Honduras, and Cuba. Ortiz is a 2020 art for justice fund grantee, a pew fellow, a Rauschenberg foundation artist as activist fellow, and a Kennedy center citizen artist national fellow. In 2016, she received the Americans for the Arts Public Art Year in Review award which honors outstanding public art projects in the nation. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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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: Michelle Angela Ortiz, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 149, with David Olivencia. | |||
| 147. Monica Diaz - Intent to Impact | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:41:35 | |
“To create generous leaders is to be clear about who you are. That's why I started the book with identity. Who you are and why you do what you do the way you do it.” Monica Diaz is a transformational coach and diversity, equity and inclusion consultant who empowers her clients to lead their careers, their lives and their business with unprecedented positive impact. She is an inspirational and pragmatic leader, with a clear mission to share knowledge and serve leaders who can and will change the world we live in, which starts with creating the best version of themselves. Monica’s diverse range of industry experience gives her valuable insights across many sectors and companies. She brings over three decades of experience as a seasoned HR and DEI executive at global blue-chip and Fortune 100 companies, such as Merck & Co, Microsoft, The Walt Disney Company and Royal Caribbean Group. She is the award-winning author of From INTENT to IMPACT – The 5 Dualities of Diversity and Inclusion, a thought-provoking business memoir to strengthen corporate culture and business as a whole. Her coaching and consulting approach is focused and flexible. She supports leaders without judging them, to build practical and productive solutions. Clients and colleague regard her as a passionate professional, who brings a refreshing perspective on addressing diversity, equity and inclusion. She is always ready with the clear suggestions and wields her humor as a secret weapon, to make everyone feel they are an integral part of a common effort. Monica has been recognized as a 2022 Literary Titan, Top DEI Leader, a Leader of Team Innovation, as one of Most Influential Minorities in Cable TV and one of the Top 10 Leaders in the Hispanic Executive community. She is a founding member of the Latino DEI Collective and serves as board member of the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance and as Advisory Board member of the HISPA - a youth development organization. She is also an active contributor to organizations empowering children, families, and their communities out of poverty, as well as equality for the LGBTQ community. Monica’s visionary thought-leadership and fresh perspectives, combined with a high level of energy and relevance, have made her a sought-after public speaker and partner on global DEI strategies, leadership development and culture transformation. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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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: Monica Diaz, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 148, with Michelle Angela Ortiz. | |||
| 146. Judge Nelson Diaz - Not from Here, Not from There | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:43:09 | |
“If you take a survey, everybody thinks that all of the Latinos just got here the other day and came over the border…More than 68% of most Latinos are born in the US.” “There are no U-Hauls at funerals.” In January 2004, Nelson became the first independent Director of the Exelon Corporation that resulted from the merger of PECO Energy and ComEd. Exelon is a Fortune 66 company and is the largest competitive energy company doing business in 48 states, D.C. and Canada. This company, with $60 billion in revenues, employs over 40,000 people nationwide. Exelon works in every stage of the energy business – power generation, competitive energy sales, transmission and delivery. Nelson has been a member of the Risk, Generation and Delivery Committees, as well as, authored of the Investment Committee’s financial achievement. He is a Director of the PECO Energy Board, the most profitable and safe utility affiliate, serving 1.6 million customers with electricity and gas. Nelson is an investor in a financial institution FinClusive and on its advisory board. In 1975 he joined the Temple Hospital Board of Directors as Chair of the Professional Affairs Committee until 1993 when the President of the United States appointed him General Counsel to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He returned to Temple University as a Trustee in 1997 and served on the Student Affairs and Diversity Committee, Search Committee, Trustee Committee, as well as the Executive Committee. Nelson has played many roles at Temple from teaching to developing a Legal Aid Program for the Law School. Nelson has served on numerous Corporate Boards including the Legg Mason Family of Funds (1998-2001); Advisory Board of PNC Bank 2008- 2015; Chair, National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC); Chair and Audit Committee, Paradigm Funds (2010-2011); the Board of Directors of The Convention Center Authority of Pennsylvania (2002-2004); Treasurer and Co-founder, Latino Corporate Directors Association and also the Education Fund from (2014 – present). Nelson was City Solicitor of Philadelphia from 2001 to 2004, Attorney for Philadelphia Gas Works (serving a million customers) and Counsel to both the Philadelphia Airport, the Philadelphia Water Department, as well as all city personnel. Nelson was the first Puerto Rican to be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar and the first Latino Judge in the Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania where he served for 12 years. During his tenure, he was appointed Administrative Judge (CEO) by the Supreme Courts where he administered a $90 million annual budget with 2000 employees. He received the National Institute for Justice Award for saving the courts $100 million in 10 years and eliminating a seven years backlog. Nelson is a senior partner at Dilworth Paxson LLP where he concentrated his practice in litigation, dispute resolution, government relations, energy, and public housing development. His leadership as the Chair of the Diversity Committee, earned him the Philadelphia Bar Association Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award. Nelson served on the President’s Commission on the White House Fellows from 2000 to 2012. He was a Fulbright Scholar, a White House Fellow from 1977 to 1978 and has five honorary doctorate degrees and numerous National Awards. Nelson graduated with a B.S. in Accounting from St. John’s University and a J.D. from the Temple University Beasley School of Law. A member of Omicron Delta Epsilon Economic Honor Society. Nelson is admitted in Pennsylvania, New York, Washington, D.C. and the U. S. Supreme Court. Nelson has authored his autobiography “Not from Here and Not from There No soy de aqui ni de alla”, Published in October 19, 2018 by Temple Press. He contributes to a weekly 6ABC “Inside Story” roundtable. The publication has won him honors from the Pan American Association, the Pennsylvania Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Al Dia newspaper. The Philadelphia Legal Intelligencer has recognized him with The Legal’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. Hispanic Business considered him 1 of 100 most influential Hispanic American with thousand honor. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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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: Judge Nelson Diaz, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 147, with Monica Diaz. | |||
| 145. Tiffany Tavarez - Living Audaciously | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:38:54 | |
“Every day I wake up, I don't feel the need to explain why I or the community I identify with exists.” “I choose chronic self conviction over chronic self-doubt.” Tiffany Tavarez serves as Senior Vice President, Technology Diversity, Community and Sustainability (TDCS) at Wells Fargo. This global team focuses on people strategy, cultural transformation, and sustainability. Prior to joining TDCS, Tiffany was Senior Vice President of Community Sponsorships and Strategy, Wells Fargo Advisors and Vice President of Community Relations for the Wells Fargo Foundation. Her career in inclusive philanthropy, program development & strategy and stakeholder engagement has included reputable organizations such as Exelon, Comcast, Temple University, and the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage. She has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions including being named in the Philadelphia Business Journal's Top Forty Under 40 (2019); a Women of Excellence honoree by WDAS 105.3 FM (2022) and named one of Philadelphia’s Top Women and Top Latino Power Players by Metro Philadelphia (2023). She was named 2023 Love Ambassador with Love Now Media, a Black-owned social enterprise whose mission is to create a more just, well and equitable future by amplifying acts of love at the intersection of social justice, wellness, and equity. In 2023, Tiffany Tavarez was named a Marshall Memorial Fellow (MMF). MMF is the German Marshall Fund’s flagship leadership development program created to introduce a new generation of leaders from all sectors who facilitate knowledge and network development for effective transatlantic engagement between the United States and European Union. Tiffany Tavarez is currently serving as Chair of the Board of Directors for Monument Lab; Member, Board of Directors for Esperanza; Commissioner for the Pennsylvania Commission for Women under Governor Shapiro; Board of Directors, Forum of Executive Women; and Co-chair of the Children’s Scholarship Fund Campaign Committee. She is a first-generation college graduate who has earned degrees from both Temple University and University of the Arts. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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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: Tiffany Tavarez, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 146, with Judge Nelson Diaz. | |||
| 144. David Henkin and Thomas Bertels - Fixing Work | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:35:36 | |
“When a firm gets large enough to start splitting into departments, moving parts of the work upstairs, downstairs, around the globe. We start replicating job descriptions, engagement drops, outcomes suffer. That's where the fixing work dynamic we're discussing really shows up.” “The triple win is that you get a higher level of productivity, you get a higher level of employee engagement and you get a better customer experience.” David Henkin is an accomplished executive and entrepreneur with a proven record of success in prominent global companies as well as start-ups. An expert in architecting and implementing innovative business strategies and solutions improving performance, profitable possibilities, and developing organizational capabilities through a collaborative-growth approach. The author of several books, he has taught in a top-rated university business school program while also serving as an innovator, consultant, and coach for corporate and nonprofit leaders in the areas of innovation, work design, business and technology, teams, and leadership among others. His work experience includes Chief Innovation Officer at Vertex (VERX), where he also served as Executive Vice President. In addition, he launched and led as General Manager their public cloud business as well as their managed services and outsourcing practice. David was a board member at Wheelhouse Analytics from startup through successful strategic acquisition. He served as Chief Operating Officer at Coates Analytics also from startup through successful strategic acquisition. Prior to that David was a Corporate Officer and Principal at Vanguard serving in their institutional and retail businesses, strategy, and technology. David moved to Vanguard from Accenture where he managed large, complex programs in their communications industry group. Thomas Bertels, President and Founder, Purpose Works. Thomas has 25 years of global consulting experience, working across industries on projects ranging from strategy design to operating model transformation. He is a recognized thought leader on operational excellence and process redesign. Prior to founding Purpose Works, Thomas was a founding partner of OXYGY/Valeocon Consulting. He started his career with ABB and AON. Thomas is based in Northern New Jersey and enjoys reading and music. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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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: David Henkin and Thomas Bertels, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 145, with Tiffany Tavarez. | |||
| 143. Harry Potter - The Magic of Harry Potter | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:29:38 | |
“We can open the doors…but if that individual does not find the passion to go through and take on the challenges, they don't go through. They stay in the same spot.” “I remember studying, afraid to fail because I knew if I failed, I was going back to South Providence, to the streets, which meant jail.” Harry Potter is a retired education and administrative professional who focused on development and implementation of programs for student welfare. With over 31 years of experience in the education field, he has gained expertise as a facilitator, leader, mediator, and motivator. Many can attest to his compassion towards students and wealth of experience in overcoming obstacles and barriers that prevent individuals from reaching their potential. Harry was born in Providence, Rhode Island and attended Providence public schools. As a young man, he displayed a passion for learning and a genuine interest in history and education. This passion led him to be accepted into the Talent Development Program at the University of Rhode Island, where he pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Secondary Education. He graduated in 1980 with a strong foundation for his future career in education. Harry returned to the University of Rhode Island, this time as a full-time staff member in 1984. During his time at the URI, he furthered his academic journey and earned a Masters of Science degree in family counseling in 1987. This advanced degree provided him with valuable insights into helping students and families navigate the challenges they faced. In 1991, Harry decided to focus on making a difference at the grassroots level and joined the Providence School Department as a counselor for elementary and middle schools. His empathetic nature and understanding of family dynamics made him an invaluable asset to the students and their families. Over the next two years, he built strong connections and became a trusted figure for the students he guided. Driven by a desire to take on greater responsibilities and create a more significant impact on the education system, Harry pursued a master’s degree in Secondary Administration at Providence College. In 1993, he graduated and soon embarked on his journey as an educational leader. In 1993, Harry became the Assistant Principal at Mt. Pleasant High School, where he demonstrated his exceptional leadership and organizational skills. Four years later, in 1997, he was appointed as the Principal of Hope High School. Recognizing his leadership capabilities and commitment to student success, Harry was appointed as the Director of the Office of Student Opportunities for the Providence School Department in 2022. In this role, he spearheaded the development and implementation of various District and Community programs aimed at reducing the dropout rate and enhancing student opportunities. His dedication and hard work significantly contributed to creating a more supportive and nurturing educational environment. Harry has not only made a substantial impact in the field of education, but as a leader in the community as well. He has helped thousands of students to reach their educational goals. He has been personally responsible for graduating over 1350 students from his ADEP program known as ‘The Harry Potter program’. After a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Harry Potter retired in 2009, from the Providence School Department. His contributions to education, counseling, and administration left an indelible mark on the lives of students, educators, and families alike. Throughout his career, he championed the importance of providing equal opportunities to all students, fostering a sense of community, and promoting academic excellence. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Resources: 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: Harry Potter, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 144, with David Henkin and Thomas Bertels. | |||
| 142. Kim Scott - Giving Radical Candor and Justice | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:46:25 | |
“Use this framework like a compass to guide specific conversations with specific people to get to a better place.” “Often when we talk about culture, we talk about it in a way that allows culture to be like a superhighway for bias.” Kim Scott is the author of Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity and Just Work: How To Root Out Bias, Prejudice, and Bullying to Create a Kick-Ass Culture of Inclusivity and co-founder of Radical Candor, a company that helps people put the ideas in her books into practice. 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. In addition, Kim’s skills as a CEO Coach have earned her a spot on the Coach Foundation, one of the biggest names in the coaching industry. She’s also managed a pediatric clinic in Kosovo and started a diamond-cutting factory in Moscow. She lives with her family in Silicon Valley. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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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 143, with Harry Potter. | |||
| 141. Benita Fitzgerald Mosley - Gold Medal Generosity | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:36:10 | |
“My biggest piece of advice to lead more generously, is to find your own passion and your own area of expertise and give in that regard.” - Benita Fitzgerald Mosley
Benita Fitzgerald Mosley is an Olympic gold medalist and an established international leader in the nonprofit, sports, and business sectors. Benita currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Multiplying Good, whose mission is to cultivate greatness through service to others. Benita most recently served as President of FundPlay Foundation and VP of Community & Impact for LeagueApps (2020-2023), a youth sports technology company, and before that as the CEO of Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA (2016-2020). Benita joined Laureus USA following her role as Chief Operating Officer with the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (2013-2016). Prior to the USOPC, she served as USA Track & Field’s Chief of Sport (2009-2013), and as President & CEO of Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) (2001-2009). Benita won a gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles at the 1984 Olympics, making her the first American woman to accomplish this feat. She was a member of the 1980 and 1984 U.S. Olympic Teams, an alternate on the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team, a gold medalist in the 1983 Pan American Games, an eight-time national champion and a 15-time NCAA All-American. Benita was named “Cable TV Executive of the Year” by Television Week Magazine for her leadership role with WICT. Named a 2019 Notable Women in Sports by Crain’s New York Business and a 2015 Game Changer by the Sports Business Journal, Benita currently serves on the International Olympic Committee Digital Engagement and Marketing Commission, and the Boards of Special Olympics International, Athletes for Hope and the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Benita was named the “Top Female Sports Figure of the Century from Virginia” by Sports Illustrated, and she is a member of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, Virginia High School Hall of Fame, Penn Relays Hall of Fame, and a charter member of the University of Tennessee Volunteers Hall of Fame. One of eight U.S. Olympians to carry the Olympic Flag during the Opening Ceremonies of the 1996 Olympics, she was named "Hurdler of the Decade" for the 1980s by Track and Field News. Benita also has a street named after her in Dale City, VA. Benita is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. She resides in Haymarket, VA, with her husband, Ron, and they have two kids in college.
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How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 141, with Kim Scott Credits: Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 140. Tonya Ladipo - Win, Win, Win | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:34:36 | |
“The way to be most impactful at work requires us to use skills that many of us were, including myself, were not taught growing up…Many of us were not taught to understand how we're feeling. And how we're feeling impacts our behavior and how our judgments and biases impact our behavior.” - Tonya Ladipo
Tonya Ladipo, LCSW is the visionary behind The Ladipo Group, a premier provider for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion consulting and psychotherapy services. The company works with individuals and organizations to elevate the Black experience at home, at work,and in the world. Using her unique perspective as a clinician, Tonya understands the complexities of human behavior and what motivates people and organizations to change. She has a particular passion for understanding the influence of gender, race, sexuality, and intersectionality as it relates to creating psychologically safe and inclusive workspaces where people of all backgrounds can thrive and succeed. Tonya Ladipo worked for many years in community mental health agencies, and soon realized that a one-size-fits-all approach often ignored the needs of Black and African-American people. Institutionalized racism, a lack of diversity, and a failure of cultural awareness all conspired to mean that people of color often received poor treatment. Tonya is on a mission to change that. She works with an incredible team of skilled counselors, therapists, and psychologists who have an expertise in working with Black and African-American communities. What’s more, she leads an ED&I team that consults with companies and organizations to recognize and address unconscious bias and retain diverse talent by creating a truly welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone. An engaging speaker on diversity and women’s self-care and wellness, Tonya has been the keynote speaker and been a featured panelist for a number of organizations across the U.S. including Black Enterprise, Philadelphia Works’, Villanova University, and Black Women Talk Tech. She has also been featured on radio (National Public Radio (NPR) and WURD Radio), television (NBC-10, Fox-29, and ABC-6), and in magazines (Black Enterprise, Essence, and Madame Noire). Tonya is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program (April 2016) and Widener University’s Clinical Social Work Master’s degree program (May 2004). When not working, Tonya is laughing with her identical twin daughters, taking walks alone, and spending time with friends.
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How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 141, with Kim Scott Credits: Tonya Ladipo, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 238. Reclaiming Joy: Living Fully After Hardship with Linda Shively | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:29:38 | |
“Happiness is often around an external event or external situation where joy is internal.” “You can’t pour from an empty soul.” “You can choose how to show up.”
Episode summary | In this episode of ROG, Shannon Cassidy speaks with Linda Shively, a neuroscience and mindset coach, about the importance of joy, resilience, and generosity. Linda shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity, including escaping an abusive marriage and dealing with her daughter's health challenges. She introduces the concept of 'joy-stealing dragons' that hinder personal happiness and offers strategies to tame them. The conversation also explores the significance of laughter yoga, the difference between joy and happiness, and the importance of self-generosity. Linda emphasizes the power of gratitude and small joys in cultivating a fulfilling life.
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Chapters | 00:00 Introduction to Joy and Resilience 02:17 Linda's Journey: Overcoming Adversity 05:30 The Joy Stealing Dragons 08:30 Taming Your Inner Dragons 12:13 The Power of Storytelling 14:18 Understanding Joy vs. Happiness 15:32 The Essence of Generosity 16:36 Self-Generosity and Personal Care 17:06 Filling the Soul: Nourishment and Joy 17:40 Travel as a Soul-Filling Experience 18:36 Unexpected Connections: Mentorship and Friendship 20:22 The Power of Presence in Communication 24:04 Rapid Fire Insights on Joy and Mindfulness
Guest Bio | Linda Shively has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and is a best-selling author, international award-winning speaker, and neuroscience and mindset expert. She has presented at Nasdaq, the Mexican Stock Exchange, the New York Academy of Medicine, the Mexican National Academy of Medicine, the Harvard Club of Boston, the New York City Bar Association, Walmart, and Carnegie Hall. Linda has been a multiple-time guest on ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC television, featured in a feature film with Winona Ryder and Jeff Daniels, and even performed at the Rose Bowl for over 90,000 people. After healing from an abusive marriage, and navigating the diagnosis and eventual death of her 3-year-old daughter, Linda found her way to bounce back and reclaim her joy in life. Today she helps successful women defeat the dragons in their life and elevate their joy to new levels. Linda has studied brain and mind function for over 30 years, earning a psychobiology degree from UCLA, is a certified Master Life and Executive Coach, a Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), a Master Hypnotherapist, and a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader.
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Credits: Linda Shively, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.
Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 239, Special Guests, Mike Wernert and Tay Person. | |||
| 139. Wendy H. Steele - Collective Generosity | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:41:22 | |
“It does help you biologically for those reasons because cortisol and oxytocin can't coexist in our bodies. Which means the more stressed we are, the less likely we are to be generous, but the reverse is true. If we are feeling really authentically generous toward others, toward ourselves, then the cortisol doesn't have a chance to grow because the oxytocin sort of blocks it out. Either way, generosity can affect us on the inside as well as it affects others on the outside.” - Wendy H. Steele
Wendy H. Steele is the founder and CEO of Impact100, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting and empowering women to create a transformational impact in their communities. Since launching Impact100 in 2001, Wendy has dedicated her life to encouraging women to see themselves as both activists and philanthropists, bringing them together in order to unite their efforts, support one another, and enrich their communities as a team. What began as a grassroots effort in Cincinnati has today collectively granted more than $123 million to worthy nonprofits across more than 65 local chapters and four countries. The importance of giving back with the intent to leave the world a little better than she found it was instilled in her from a young age, leading her to see that all of us have something important to give. Wendy believes that, in giving to others, we gain in incalculable ways, and we can encourage others to do the same. Wendy's debut book, Invitation to Impact: Lighting the Path to Community Transformation (MFF Publishing, 2023), shares her personal journey building one of today’s most powerful grassroots organizations and invites women to become part of the solution by impacting their very own communities. Part business book, part memoir, Invitation to Impact provides insights for catalyzing meaningful change by giving women a seat at the table and a chance to join the movement—or spark one within themselves. In recognition of her work with Impact100, Wendy was selected by Forbes for the July 2021 50 over 50 Impact list recognizing women changing communities through social entrepreneurship, law, advocacy, and education. She was also featured as a guest speaker on TEDxBocaRaton in 2014 where she discussed what contagious generosity means and why we should all get involved. In 2020, Wendy was named a Distinguished Honoree of the Jones Prize in Philanthropy from the Institute of Private Investors, and she was also awarded the 2014 Jefferson Award for Public Service for her work with Impact100. She has been featured in several books, including The Transformative Power of Women’s Philanthropy; Women, Wealth and Giving; Women’s Giving Circles; and The Right Sisters – Modern Women Inventors. Wendy lives by the motto “Not I, but we.” She believes that, in order to create a vibrant community, we must understand the community first. For Wendy, the most rewarding part of leading Impact100 is visiting local chapters to celebrate triumphs, big and small, and encouraging more than 30,000 women to make a difference. She resides in Tampa Bay, Florida, and enjoys reading, writing, traveling, walking the beach, and spending time with her husband, Rick, her five adult children, and as well as her dog, Gracie. For more information, please visit https://impact100global.org/.
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How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 140 with Tonya Ladipo Credits: Wendy Steele, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 138. Working Genius | TENACITY with Julie Dobbins | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:08:38 | |
“The genius of Tenacity is really about driving projects and tasks towards completion. You know, getting things across the finish line and ensuring that you are meeting the standards that were set and achieving the results that you set out to achieve.” - Julie Dobbins
Tenacity Crave: Clarity Tenacity Crushed by: Ambiguity
The Genius of Tenacity The natural gift of pushing projects or tasks to completion to achieve results. Tenacity – pushing tasks and projects through to completion. “If we miss our goal, I’m going to be really disappointed.”
Guest Bio: Julie Dobbins lives in Southern California with her husband and three boys. Her role at the Table Group is centered around being able to help teams use the Working Genius to transform their meetings, conversations and planning so that they can get more done in less time. Resources:
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How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz This month on R.O.G.: WIDGET Series - Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, Tenacity: The Six Types of Working Genius (episodes 132-138) Credits: Julie Dobbins, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 137. Working Genius | ENABLEMENT with Julie Dobbins | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:07:18 | |
“When you have Enablement on a team, people don't feel alone. They don't feel forgotten.” - Julie Dobbins “The genius of Enablement is really about being able to anticipate needs, coming alongside, whether it's the team or the plan, the project, to really get things off the ground, to get things moving and to help make things happen.” - Julie Dobbins
Enablement Crave: Appreciation Enablement Crushed by: Being overlooked
The Genius of Enablement The natural gift of rallying, inspiring, and organizing others to take action. Enablement – People with the genius of enablement tend to think and say, “Let me know how I can help.” Guest Bio: Julie Dobbins lives in Southern California with her husband and three boys. Her role at the Table Group is centered around being able to help teams use the Working Genius to transform their meetings, conversations, and planning so that they can get more done in less time. Resources:
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How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz This month on R.O.G.: WIDGET Series - Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, Tenacity: The Six Types of Working Genius (episodes 132-138) Credits: Julie Dobbins, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 136. Working Genius | GALVANIZING with Julie Dobbins | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:06:59 | |
“The genius of Galvanizing...love to rally people to get on board. They are creating energy around an idea or a plan. They are bringing momentum and direction for the team, and they really are keeping everybody moving and looking in the same direction.” - Julie Dobbins
Galvanizing Crave: Reaction Galvanizing Crushed by: Apathy
The Genius of Galvanizing The natural gift of rallying, inspiring and organizing others to take action. Galvanizing – inspiring people around a project, task, or idea. “I need you to join my team.” Guest Bio: Julie Dobbins lives in Southern California with her husband and three boys. Her role at the Table Group is centered around being able to help teams use the Working Genius to transform their meetings, conversations and planning so that they can get more done in less time. Resources:
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How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz This month on R.O.G.: WIDGET Series - Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, Tenacity: The Six Types of Working Genius (episodes 132-138) Credits: Julie Dobbins, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 135. Working Genius | DISCERNMENT with Julie Dobbins | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:06:44 | |
“The genius of Discernment is really about having a gut instinct and being able to see patterns, using a pattern and trend recognition. Using intuition to assess and refine and really figure out the viability of an idea.” - Julie Dobbins
Discernment Crave: Trust Discernment Crushed by: "Prove it."
The Genius of Discernment The natural gift of intuitively and instinctively evaluating ideas and situations. Discernment – I use my intuition and instincts to evaluate and assess ideas. “I think you’re onto something.” Guest Bio: Julie Dobbins lives in Southern California with her husband and three boys. Her role at the Table Group is centered around being able to help teams use the Working Genius to transform their meetings, conversations and planning so that they can get more done in less time. Resources:
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How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz This month on R.O.G.: WIDGET Series - Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, Tenacity: The Six Types of Working Genius (episodes 132-138) Credits: Julie Dobbins, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 134. Working Genius | INVENTION with Julie Dobbins | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:05:43 | |
“The genius of Invention is probably the one that most people would think…they are geniuses! They're coming up with a new idea…creating a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.” - Julie Dobbins
Invention Crave: Freedom Invention Crushed by: Constraint
The Genius of Invention This is the natural gift of creating original and novel ideas and solutions. Invention – People with the genius of invention tend to think and say, “What about this?” Guest Bio: Julie Dobbins lives in Southern California with her husband and three boys. Her role at the Table Group is centered around being able to help teams use the Working Genius to transform their meetings, conversations and planning so that they can get more done in less time. Resources:
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How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz This month on R.O.G.: WIDGET Series - Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, Tenacity: The Six Types of Working Genius (episodes 132-138) Credits: Julie Dobbins, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 133. Working Genius | WONDER with Julie Dobbins | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:07:06 | |
“Wonder is really about asking questions. It's about pondering and really seeing the big picture; seeing what's possible; looking at untapped potential; that need for improvement or for change in an industry, an environment or on a team or project.” - Julie Dobbins
Wonder Crave: Consideration Wonder Crushed by: "Who cares?"
The Genius of Wonder This is the natural gift of pondering the greater potential and opportunity in any given situation. Wonder – I can see greater potential and opportunity in a given situation. “Couldn’t this be better?” Julie Dobbins lives in Southern California with her husband and three boys. Her role at the Table Group is centered around being able to help teams use the Working Genius to transform their meetings, conversations and planning so that they can get more done in less time.
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How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz This month on R.O.G.: WIDGET Series - Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, Tenacity: The Six Types of Working Genius (episodes 132-138) Credits: Julie Dobbins, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 132. Julie Dobbins - The Six Types of Working Genius | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:33:54 | |
132. Julie Dobbins - The Six Types of Working Genius “The best leader is a self-aware leader. It's the leader who knows where they can contribute, how they show up, how they impact those around them.” - Julie Dobbins Guest Bio: Julie Dobbins lives in Southern California with her husband and three boys. Her role at the Table Group is centered around being able to help teams use the Working Genius to transform their meetings, conversations and planning so that they can get more done in less time. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Resources:
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How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz Coming Next: WIDGET Series - Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, Tenacity: The Six Types of Working Genius (episodes 132-138) Credits: Julie Dobbins, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 131. Joe Fortune - Winning with Authenticity | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:36:17 | |
131. Joe Fortune - Winning with Authenticity “I either win or I learn.” - Nelson Mandella “Authenticity is the pixie dust of supercharging potential, but also of creating a positive work culture at any level.” - Joe Fortune Guest Bio: Joe Fortune is CEO, Mast-Jägermeister US, leading Jägermeister, and Teremana Small Batch Tequila brands. Joe joined MJUS in 2016 as CFO, before assuming the role of CCO, where he made significant impact on Jägermeister. As an industry veteran holding leadership positions within both Diageo and Disaronno, Joe has well-rounded experience and powerful command of the spirits business. “We are a multi-generational business driven by our progressive brand-led culture, masterful execution, and authentic family-owned history. Our devotion to growing our people, supporting communities, and making bold decisions will ignite passion to drive continued success for our Jägermeister brand. Our incomparable entrance into the tequila category with Teremana was the most successful spirits launch in US history. We are proud to contribute our exceptional commercial expertise and core company values to propel the brand forward.” Joe Fortune, CEO, Mast-Jägermeister US R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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| 130. Frank Patterson - Value of Time is Attention | 30 May 2023 | 00:40:45 | |
130. Frank Patterson - Value of Time is Attention “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.” - Dr. Seuss “Cash value of time is attention.” - Frank Patterson Guest Bio: Frank Patterson is a studio executive, entrepreneur and higher education thought leader. He serves as President and CEO of Trilith Studios, the second largest purpose-built film studio in North America, where Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision and The Suicide Squad were produced, among others. Most recently, he led the transition of the studio from a facilities business to a three-pillar business focused on content, technology, and world-class facilities. Prior to Trilith, Patterson co-founded and served as the CEO of Pulse Evolution Corporation, a technology company that produces hyper-realistic digital humans for live and virtual reality applications. While at Pulse, Patterson produced the immersive live production of Michael Jackson’s “Slave to the Rhythm” at the Billboard Music Awards, which featured an original performance by Pulse’s digital human likeness of the late Michael Jackson. Patterson launched his entertainment career by founding and leading several film production companies, including Houston Cinema Group and Envisage Media, where he produced and directed straight-to-video feature film content as well as commercials and various video products for brands. As an educator, Patterson teaches producing at Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts, where he served as dean for 14 years. He has taught at the University of Texas and Chapman University, where he also served as associate dean, and The Los Angeles Film School, where he led the school as president. The “Hollywood Reporter” named Patterson one of the nation’s top mentors to a generation of Hollywood filmmakers. The Florida Governor’s Office recognized him for "inspiring a generation of Florida filmmakers" and for his "contribution to and support of production in Florida." His creative and research activities are focused at the intersection of artificial intelligence and immersive technologies, with an interest in digital human agency. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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G Goal The Goal is the end point, where the client wants to be. The goal has to be defined in such a way that it is very clear to the client when they have achieved it. R Reality The current Reality is where the client is now. What are the issues, the challenges, how far are they away from their goal? O Obstacles There will be Obstacles stopping the client getting from where they are now to where they want to go. If there were no Obstacles the client would already have reached their goal. Options Once Obstacles have been identified, the client needs to find ways of dealing with them if they are to make progress. These are the Options. W Way Forward The Options then need to be converted into action steps which will take the client to their goal. These are the Way Forward. The "W" of GROW can also include When and by Whom and the Will (or intention or commitment) to do it.
Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 131, with Joe Fortune, CEO, Mast-Jägermeister US. Credits: Frank Patterson, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 237. From NFL to Non-Profit: Tackling Rare Diseases with Brett Brackett | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:43:52 | |
“[Rare Diseases Research] deserves to be celebrated the same way that we celebrate athletes and sports in this country.” “Giving is the greatest form of getting.” “You always have a chance to positively impact other people, it's just a matter of what you do with the moments you have.”
Episode summary | In this episode of ROG, Shannon Cassidy interviews Brett Brackett, the executive director of Uplifting Athletes, who shares his journey from being a college and NFL athlete to leading a nonprofit focused on supporting the rare disease community. Brett discusses the importance of generosity, the impact of rare diseases, and how Uplifting Athletes engages college athletes in philanthropy. He emphasizes the power of community, the significance of research in rare diseases, and the misconceptions surrounding athletes. The conversation highlights the importance of using one's platform for good and the profound impact of giving back.
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Chapters | 00:00 Introduction to Generosity and Leadership 02:27 Brett Brackett's Journey from Athlete to Advocate 05:32 The Importance of Family and Support Systems 07:27 Uplifting Athletes: Mission and Impact 12:26 Understanding Rare Diseases 16:14 Events and Community Engagement 20:28 Stories of Generosity and Giving Back 25:14 The Power of Generosity 30:20 Misconceptions About Athletes 31:49 The Penn State Experience 33:49 Impacting Lives Through Generosity 35:18 Lessons from Football and Life 39:19 Leadership and Personal Growth
Guest Bio | Brett Brackett is a New Jersey native whose passion for helping others has guided him to make a lasting impact on the rare disease community. Through his athletic career and now with Uplifting Athletes, Brett has used the platform of sport to inspire hope, raise awareness, and drive change for those impacted by rare diseases.
An exceptional athlete, Brett transitioned from being a top-rated quarterback in high school to a standout wide receiver and co-captain at Penn State, where he earned degrees in Marketing and Economics. His professional football career saw him thrive as an undrafted tight end with teams such as the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, and Seattle Seahawks.
In 2017, Brett joined Uplifting Athletes full-time as Chapter Success Manager, where his leadership and experience in sports helped expand the organization’s reach. His deep commitment and strategic vision led him to step into an organizational leadership role in 2018. Since then the organization has funded over $1.2 million in rare disease research grants, hosted over 2,000 individuals impacted by rare disease for one-of-kind Uplifting Experiences and developed 450 student-athletes who have been trained to serve people impacted by rare diseases through Uplifting Athletes’ programming. Brett lives in Pennsylvania with his wife Jamie and their four children.
Guest Resources: www.upliftingathletes.org Instagram: @UpliftingAthletes LinkedIn: /Uplifting-Athletes X: @UpliftingAth Facebook: UpliftingAthletes
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Credits: Brett Brackett, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.
Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 238, Special Guest, Linda Shively. | |||
| 129. Forgiveness | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip | 23 May 2023 | 00:06:13 | |
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. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 130, with special guest Frank Patterson, Value of Time is Attention. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 128. Pooja Midha - Giving and Creating Opportunities for Others | 16 May 2023 | 00:42:16 | |
128. Pooja Midha - Giving and Creating Opportunities for Others “It is about giving and creating opportunity for others, and that opportunity can come through the literal opportunity you give them, it could come through the feedback that you give them…the context that you give them…,the kindness you give them…that unleashes their greatness. All those things are about giving and creating opportunities for others.” - Pooja Midha Guest Bio: Pooja Midha serves as Executive Vice President and General Manager for Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable. In this position, she oversees the company P&L and a national team spanning all sales and sales development, operations, technology, product, data innovation and insights, and customer experience. Pooja is also responsible for driving growth in addressable, multi-screen and audience-based advertising. Pooja was formerly chief growth officer for Comcast Advertising. In that role, she led global marketing across the division, which includes FreeWheel, a global technology platform for the TV advertising industry, and Effectv, as well as Effectv’s sales development function. In addition to strengthening each unit’s brand and differentiated value, she worked with the leadership team to enhance the company’s products and solutions within a shifting, multi-screen landscape, emphasizing data and customer value. She brings more than 20 years of experience in the media and advertising sector, with a track record of transforming businesses; creating new and innovative models; developing brands, partnerships and talent; and exceeding revenue goals. Previously, Pooja served as president of advertising technology company true[X]. There, she was credited with leading the company through two acquisitions while also exceeding business goals, expanding its industry leading product suite, and growing true[X]’s advertiser, premium publisher and technology partnerships. Prior to joining true[X], Pooja was senior vice president, digital ad sales and operations for the ABC Television Network. In this role, she created and led the network’s digital sales vision and managed its digital sales, planning, and operations teams. Pooja and her team also spearheaded the development of several new video offerings, including programmatic and addressable advertising, major platform partnerships and new products around social, custom ads and branded content. Before joining ABC, Pooja held a variety of senior sales and marketing roles at ViacomCBS (now Paramount), in both a domestic and global capacity, including positions at MTV Networks, MTV Networks International and Nickelodeon. She started her career in ad sales at Dow Jones & Company. Pooja has spoken at several major industry conferences, including Cannes Lions and Advertising Week. Adweek named her a 2016 “Young Influencer,” Cynopsis spotlighted Pooja as one of its 2017 “Top Women in Digital: Industry Leader,” Broadcasting & Cable recognized her as a 2021 “Wonder Woman” and Multichannel News honored her as a “Woman to Watch” in 2019 and a “Wonder Woman in Streaming” in 2021. She is also a recipient of the IAB’s 2018 Sales & Service Excellence Awards and ANA Business Marketing’s “Communicator of the Year” 2022. A noted industry thought leader, Pooja has been quoted and featured in several major media outlets, such as The New York Times, Advertising Age, Adweek, AdExchanger, Beet.TV, Variety and more. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Business and Psychology from Lehigh University and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School. Pooja also completed the National Association of Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) Executive Leadership Development Program from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. A mother of two, she resides with her family in New York. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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Coming Next: Episode 129, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Credits: Pooja Midha, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 127. Focus & Priorities | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip | 09 May 2023 | 00:05:21 | |
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:
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Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 128, with special guest Pooja Midha, Giving and Creating Opportunities for Others. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 126. Susan E. Chapman-Hughes - Empathic Leadership | 02 May 2023 | 00:33:35 | |
126. Susan E. Chapman-Hughes - Empathic Leadership “Think about the leaders that you have admired the most in your career. What was it about them that made you get really excited about working with them? Usually it's because they knew your name. Let's start with the basics. They understood why you came to work every day. They invested in you. They could see things in you that you couldn't see yourself. They wanted you to be successful, so they were rooting for you.” - Susan Chapman-Hughes Guest Bio: Susan Chapman-Hughes Global C-Level Business Executive / Tech Industry Advisor / Corporate Board Director A proven leader of transformation and innovation, Susan Chapman-Hughes most recently was the EVP/GM of Global Digital Capabilities, Transformation and Operations (GDCT&O) in the Global Commercial Services (GCS) division at American Express where she led the digital transformation of customer experience and drove the use of big data, predictive analytics and machine learning to power the business Go to Market strategy. Prior to her tenure in GDCT&O, she led the GCS U.S. Large Market Business, leading the business from decline to double digit growth and significantly improving NPS, and, as head of Global Real Estate and Workplace Enablement, led the groundbreaking and award-winning global workspace transformation (Bluework). A driver of innovation and business efficiency efforts, Susan’s teams have been recognized by multiple Chairman’s Awards for Innovation. Prior to American Express, she held many key senior roles for Fortune 500 companies in financial services and technology. She is an advisor to many pre-ipo (seed through late stage) and public companies specializing in go to market and human capital strategies/plans as well as building business scale. She currently serves as an advisor to companies in the Web3/Crypto, Healthcare Transformation and Consumer Beauty Technology sectors. Ms. Chapman-Hughes is an independent director of the J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) where she chairs the Compensation Committee. She is also an independent director of Toast where she chairs the Compensation Committee and serves on the Nominating and Governance Committee. Previously, she served as an independent Director for Potbelly Corporation (PBPB) where she led both the Compensation and Audit Committees. She has received many accolades for leadership including being named one of “The Elite 100” by Diversity Woman, one of the Most Influential Women in Payments, by PaymentsSource, “Grio 100” by Grio.com/NBC Universal and as one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business” by Fast Company. In addition to her professional roles, Ms. Chapman-Hughes is committed to volunteer work for non-profit community development organizations across the United States and remains an active mentor to young people in her community. She is a member of the Board of the New York Junior Tennis League. She is a Trustee Emeriti of The National Trust for Historic Preservation and previously held trustee positions with A Better Chance, and Girls Inc. Ms. Chapman-Hughes holds a Master of Business Administration in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She also holds a Master of Regional Planning from The University of Massachusetts-Amherst and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Vanderbilt University. Ms. Chapman-Hughes resides in New York with her husband and daughter. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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Coming Next: Episode 127, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Credits: Susan Chapman-Hughes, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 125. Delegation | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:07:51 | |
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:
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Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 126, with special guest Susan E. Chapman-Hughes, Empathetic Leadership. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 124. Aiko Bethea - Emotional Intelligence and Boundaries | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:39:39 | |
124. Aiko Bethea - Emotional Intelligence and Boundaries “There's an irrational belief we have in this society, which is about, I should know everything. I should be an expert, I should know the answers…We have our self worth hung up on thinking that we should know everything...” - Aiko Bethea Guest Bio: Aiko Bethea is a leader, builder and connector who has successfully navigated leadership roles in government, philanthropic, nonprofit and private sectors. In each sector, she created inaugural roles to meet growing organizational needs. After leading a legal team at the city of Atlanta under the leadership of Stacey Abrams, Aiko served as director of compliance for the city of Atlanta and deputy director of a compliance department at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Most recently, she was the head of diversity and inclusion for the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center. The founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, Aiko guides leaders and organizations to remove barriers to inclusion. She serves as an executive coach to leaders and teams of Fortune 100 companies and global nonprofit organizations. Because of her work, she has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top seven anti-racism educators for companies and by Culture Amp as a DEI influencer to follow. Aiko is also a senior equity consultant for the Brené Brown Education and Research Group where she oversees development and implementation of DEI and belonging strategy. Aiko’s writing on leadership and belonging has been published in Harvard Business Review, Forbes and The New York Times bestselling anthology, You Are Your Best Thing. Aiko holds a law degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and a bachelor’s degree from Smith College. On most days, Aiko enjoys spending time with her two sons. She is a member of the Links, Inc. Dogwood City Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, and Jack and Jill of America. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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Coming Next: Episode 125, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Credits: Aiko Bethea, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 123. Habits | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:09:52 | |
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” — Aristotle 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:
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Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 124, with special guest Aiko Bethea Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 122. Sanyin Siang - Superpowers | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:38:15 | |
122. Sanyin Siang - Superpowers “Every score is built on an assist. Someone has to pass the ball to that person who never makes the score…they record assists in hockey. They record the first assist and the second assist.Why don't we do that in the workplace?” - Sanyin Siang “..the F word. Feel. We.. feel feelings…if we're really good about behavioral outcomes, do we also think about emotional outcomes and . he emotional journey? Feeling.” - Sanyin Siang Guest Bio: Sanyin Siang is an investor and advisor to tech founders, VCs, boards, sports industry execs and Fortune 500 CEOs - bringing expertise in culture, leadership growth, and team cohesion as well as a diverse network of influencers. Recognized by Thinkers50 (the Premier Global Ranking of Management Thinkers) as the world's Most Influential Coach & Mentor, Sanyin coaches C-Suite Teams and develops enterprise leadership programs to unleash human capital and tap unseen potential to thrive in an exponentially changing world. She also has a deep love for working with students- sharing with them insights on what it takes to succeed at the different levels of one's career progression and cultivating their innate and distinctive strengths. Sanyin is the founding Executive Director of Duke University's Coach K Leadership & Ethics Center at its Fuqua School of Business. The center regularly convenes think tanks to explore cutting-edge issues and is also a leadership laboratory that helps in a baseline leadership experience for every Daytime MBA student. Drawing on her science & engineering background, Sanyin is also an adjunct associate professor with Duke's Pratt School of Engineering, and a Sr. Fellow with Duke Divinity School's Ormond Center, sharing her insights for their work on building thriving communities. A globally recognized thought-leader, she shares out insights with her LinkedIn following of more than 1 million and was named a LinkedIn Top Global Influencer Voices in both 2017 and 2018. She authored the award-winning The Launch Book which gives readers an action plan for leveraging change using behavioral science concepts. Her ideas have been featured in New York Times, INC, Forbes, Fortune, and The Wall Street Journal. As a speaker, she has addressed audiences from The White House to military officers, Fortune 500 companies, and CHROs. She is host of the Global Sports Owners & CEO Summit's Series - Conversations with Legends. Sanyin is a leadership advisor for GV (formerly Google Ventures), Ripcord, The Sports Innovation Lab, and DukeCE. Her board service has included the Museum of Life & Science, The Emily Krzyzewski Center, The US Congressional Award Foundation Advisory Board, National Governing Board of USA Taekwondo. She is an alumnus of the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (the US Department of Defense’s most prestigious civilian program). Sanyin received her MBA and BSE in biomedical engineering from Duke University. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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Coming Next: Episode 123, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Habits Credits: Sanyin Siang, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 121. Energy Management | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:08:55 | |
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:
Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 122, with special guest Sanyin Siang. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 120. Thomas Halloran - Building Relationships | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:34:25 | |
120. Thomas Halloran - Building Relationships “Invest the time to build relationships.” - Thomas Halloran “Find your partners.” - Thomas Halloran “Do it (building relationships) in a way that allows for growth as an individual, growth as an organization, as a team, and role model what it means to build relationships.” - Thomas Halloran Thomas Halloran Guest Bio: Thomas Halloran is President & CEO of Fidelis Care, a health plan subsidiary of Centene Corporation. Fidelis Care serves more than 2.5 million members across all 62 counties of New York State. In addition, Mr. Halloran is a Senior Vice President, Markets of Centene. He oversees the New Hampshire and New Jersey health plans as well as New York. Prior to his current role, Mr. Halloran served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fidelis Care for more than two years, with responsibility for overseeing provider operations, finance, IT, strategic planning, and product development. He joined Fidelis Care as Chief Financial Officer in 2007. Before joining Fidelis Care, Mr. Halloran spent 20 years providing financial, strategic, and operational consulting services to a wide range of companies, including health care organizations. Mr. Halloran came to Fidelis Care from the Huron Consulting Group in New York City, where he was one of the founding partners. He was also a partner in the New York City office of Andersen LLP. Tom received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY, and is a certified public accountant. He is based in Fidelis Care’s New York City office. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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Coming Next: Episode 121, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Energy Management. Credits: Tom Halloran, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 236. Igniting Innovation: Inclusion and Generosity in the Patent World with Yvette Thornton | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:45:43 | |
"Everybody has value to give." “It’s not a game breaker, it’s a game changer.” “How are you doing that differently? How are you going to stand out from the crowd?”
Episode summary | In this episode of the ROG Return on Generosity podcast, host Shannon Cassidy interviews Yvette Thornton, a registered patent agent and advocate for innovation and women in leadership. Yvette shares her journey from growing up on a farm in Virginia to her career in intellectual property, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, empowerment, and generosity. She discusses her advocacy for the National Down Syndrome Society, her experiences in patent law, and the lessons learned from her upbringing that shape her leadership style. The conversation also touches on navigating career transitions, the power of community, and the significance of recognizing one's own value and strengths.
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Chapters | 00:00 Introduction to Yvette Thornton and Her Journey 03:20 Growing Up on the Farm: Roots and Values 06:16 Influence of Family and Community on Leadership 08:59 Empowering Women in Leadership through WICT 11:57 Advocacy for Down Syndrome Awareness 14:48 Understanding Intellectual Property and Patents 15:43 The Journey to Becoming a Patent Agent 18:23 Innovations and Patents: The Impact of Ideas 21:21 Listening and Questioning: Keys to Innovation 23:10 Navigating Project Management and Innovation 24:34 Advice for Innovators: Protecting Your Ideas 26:34 Understanding Patents and Intellectual Property 27:48 The Power of Generosity in Professional Transitions 31:14 Embracing Career Transitions and Self-Discovery 35:27 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Your Value 39:00 The Importance of Asking for Help 42:15 Empowerment and Believing in Your Worth 43:21 Recharge and Leadership Style
Guest Bio | Yvette Thornton, a registered patent agent, is the driving force behind Clarke Innovations LLC, where she advises organizations on innovation strategies, operational improvements and intellectual property (IP). Her work focuses on the intersection of engineering and IP, expanding access to patenting, and fostering innovation-driven cultures. In her previous role as Director of Patent Development at Comcast NBCUniversal, Yvette collaborated with engineers and senior leaders to identify and capture innovation across the company. Yvette's impact extended beyond idea generation; she developed internal patent process, launched an Employee Recognition Program and created “Girl Storm” a program supporting women in patenting. Yvette began her IP career as a Primary Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She holds a M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Virginia and a B.S. from Norfolk State University, where she was a Dozoretz National Institute for Mathematics and Applied Sciences (DNIMAS) Scholar. Based in the Philadelphia area, Yvette is active in The WICT Network: Greater Philadelphia, an advocate for the National Down Syndrome Society and enjoys reading, drawing, and spending time with her family.
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Credits: Yvette Thornton, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 237, Special Guest, Brett Brackett. | |||
| 119. Behavioral Style Adaptation | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:11:47 | |
Platinum Rule: Treat others how they want to be treated. 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:
Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 1120, with special guest Tom Halloran, President and CEO, Fidelis Care. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 118. Jill Campbell - Own Your Career | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:28:58 | |
118. Jill Campbell - Own Your Career “You have to own your own career.” - Jill Campbell “Be humble.” - Jill Campbell “Be really mindful that there are a lot of other people in your life, and in the organization, that got you where you are. Pay back that good grace you got from everybody else.” - Jill Campbell Jill Campbell Guest Bio: Jill Campbell is the President and Chief People and Operations Officer for Cox Enterprises, a private, family-owned company based in Atlanta, Georgia, with nearly $20 billion in annual revenues and nearly 50,000 employees. In her role, she leads the people solutions,real estate, aviation, facilities, security and corporate affairs departments. Previously, Campbell served as Chief Operations Officer of Cox Communications. In this role, she oversaw the company’s day-to-day operations, ensuring company-wide alignment with competitive strategies to enhance marketplace execution and grow the company’s nearly 7 million residential and business customers. Campbell joined Cox in 1982 as Director of Communications in Oklahoma City, where she also served as Customer Service Manager and acting General Manager. She later served in several roles for Cox operations, including Vice President and General Manager for Cox’s Bakersfield, California, and Santa Barbara, California, operations; vice president of customer operations for Cox in Phoenix; and vice president and general manager for Cox’s Las Vegas operation. In 2001, she was promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations for the Eastern Division, and in 2011, she expanded her role to oversee operations for the company’s entire field operations. A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Campbell also earned an MBA from Oklahoma City University. She is currently on the board of directors for the Atlanta History Center and Georgia Power and is a member of the International Women’s Forum. Jill is a member of the International Coaching Federation and is also a Certified Master Coach. She previously served as a board member for several nonprofit organizations, including United Way, Boys & Girls Club of America, YMCA, Woodruff Arts Center, Girl Talk and the WICT Foundation. She also served on the boards of the California, Arizona and Nevada cable television associations. In April 2017, Campbell was inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame. In 2004, Campbell received the Atlanta Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) Woman of the Year Award, and in 2008, she was honored by WICT as its national Woman of the Year. She was ranked number two in Cablefax’s 2015 Most Powerful Women in Cable. In 2020, Campbell was honored with the Alumni of the Year Award from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She is married with three children and two granddaughters. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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Coming Next: Episode 119, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Behavioral Style Adaptation Credits: Jill Campbell, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 117. Pura Vida | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:06:08 | |
“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:
Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 118, with special guest Jill Campbell. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 116. Stephen Ritz - The Power of a Plant | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:40:12 | |
116. Stephen Ritz - The Power of a Plant “The one thing that we have to do is continue to be courageous. And the opposite of courage is not cowardice. The opposite of courage is conformity, because even a dead fish can go with the flow. And here in the South Bronx, we are not dead fish.” - Stephen Ritz “I am not willing to accept the things I cannot change. I am going to change what I cannot accept.” - Stephen Ritz Stephen Ritz Guest Bio: Stephen Ritz is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning educator, author of best-selling book, The Power Of A Plant and Founder of Green Bronx Machine. Known as America's favorite teacher and 2015 Top Ten Finalist for the Global Teacher Prize, Stephen is responsible for creating the first edible classroom in the world. He and his students have grown more than 165,000 pounds of vegetables in the South Bronx, were celebrated at the Obama White House three times, have been featured on the cover of TIME for KIDS, and are the subject of a new, full-feature documentary, Generation Growth. A replica of his classroom was installed in the US Botanic Gardens in Washington, DC and his curriculum is being used in hundreds of schools across the United States, and internationally from Colombia to Dubai, from Canada to Cairo, to Doha, and beyond. To date, Stephen’s work has been featured by Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, FOX, TNT, Disney, Discovery TV, NPR, Teach Middle East, The Gulf National, and countless others. His TED talk boasts more than 1 million views, ranks in the Top 10 Food/Education TED Talks of all time, and is used for teacher training/workforce development globally. Stephen was featured in the film adaptation of Michael Pollan’s best-selling book, In Defense of Food and appeared on ABC’s The Chew, The Rockefeller Foundation’s Food for Thought, NPR’s 50 Great Teachers, All Things Considered, and American Graduate. The State University of New York uses his curriculum to train teachers in all content areas. His recent appearance on PBS’ Growing A Greener World (Episode 808) won an Emmy Award, the first ever in the ten-year history of the show. Stephen serves as a Senior Fellow in Social Innovation at Babson College and as a Board Member for the NYC Nutrition Education Network. Stephen is now appearing in the new PBS educational series Let's Learn with Mister Ritz, was named the 2020 Change-Maker Award by NYC Food Policy Center for his response to COVID, named a 2021 Food Hero by TMZ Live, testified for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ending Hunger in America, and was awarded the 2021 Artemis CEA Disruptor Award for his work, advocacy, and impact in public schools across NYC and America. Stephen was just named to the Food Transition Team for NYC Mayor, Eric Adams. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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Mini-Documentary with NYC Mayor Adams: Coming Next: Episode 117, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Pura Vida. Credits: Stephen Ritz, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 115. Patience | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:06:49 | |
“Have patience with all things but first of all with yourself.” - Francis de Sales “I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.” - Lao Tzu 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:
Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 116, with special guest Stephen Ritz. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 114. Rohini Anand, PhD - Leaders Change to Lead Change | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:34:08 | |
114. Rohini Anand, PhD - Leaders Change to Lead Change “Disruption of our worldview happens with the very painful work of introspection.” - Rohini Anand, PhD Rohini Anand, PhD Guest Bio: Dr. Rohini Anand is a strategic global business leader and trusted board member who has successfully transformed cultures, built an iconic brand with an enduring reputation resulting in growing the core business and driving sales. Dr. Anand is a recognized pioneer and a sought-after expert on organizational transformation, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), executive leadership, human capital, and global corporate responsibility (CR). Her global experience, cultural dexterity, vast network and ability to influence leaders result in a reputation for judgment, integrity and accountability. Her new book, Leading Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A Guide for Systemic Change in Multinational Organizations, offers five proven principles for multinational companies to advance DEI with a nuanced understanding of local contexts across countries and cultures. It is now available to buy! As Principal and CEO of Rohini Anand LLC, Dr. Anand provides DEI advisory services to clients in the public and private sectors. She was the former SVP Corporate Responsibility and Global Chief Diversity Officer for Sodexo. She reported to the Global CEO and was a member of Sodexo’s North America Executive Committee. Rohini successfully positioned Sodexo as a global thought leader in DEI and CR. Sodexo’s remarkable global culture change, led by diversity and inclusion, is featured in a Harvard Business School case study entitled Shifting the Diversity Climate: the Sodexo Solution. Dr. Anand is a published author and esteemed speaker. She has been featured in CNBC, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, as well as appearing on CNN, Bloomberg and CNN Money and on National Public Radio. See some of her featured videos here. Dr. Anand received her PhD from the University of Michigan. She serves on the boards of several organizations including WomenLift Health a Gates Foundation initiative, Aspen Institute’s Family Prosperity initiative, Tent Partnership for Refugees, Pulsely and Galt Foundation. She also serves on the DEI Advisory Boards of Charter Communications and Sanofi. Rohini chaired the Catalyst Board of Advisors, is a Senior Fellow with the Conference Board and is on the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Center for Inclusive Governance’s Advisory Council. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Organizational focus on DEI:
How to influence? Meet people where they are, without judgment. What makes the tick? Give them whatever experiences they need (head: data, listening to lived experiences; heart: engage in a position of being a minority, listen). Have a plethora of strategies. Belonging: How can our organization belong to diversity elite companies? Resources:
Dr. Rohini Anand with her new book Leading Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Coming Next: Episode 115, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Patience. Credits: Dr. Rohini Anand, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 113. Wabi Sabi | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:05:11 | |
“Put simply, wabi sabi gives you permission to be yourself. It encourages you to do your best but not make yourself ill in pursuit of an unattainable goal of perfection. It gently motions you to relax, slow down and enjoy your life. And it shows you that beauty can be found in the most unlikely of places, making every day a doorway to delight.” — Beth Kempton 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. Bridge Between, Inc. provides two free quizzes to help leaders realize their current state as a Generous Leader and how to diversify their networks. Check them out! Resources:
Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 114, with special guest Dr. Rohini Anand. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 112. Jonathan D. Reynolds - Head, Heart, Briefcase | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:33:21 | |
112. Jonathan D. Reynolds - Head, Heart, Briefcase “Generosity is in our heart, and it goes, releasing it in our hands.” - Jonathan D. Reynolds Jonathan D. Reynolds Guest Bio: As CEO of Titus Talent Strategies, Jonathan is a visionary, entrepreneur, and game-changer. He is energized by inspiring company leaders and equipping them with unique approaches to better understand their people, foster organizational alignment, and create optimum performance among their team members. His fun stories and British accent will draw you in, while his cutting-edge ideas and practical strategies will leave you empowered to implement change. Jonathan is bestselling author of Right Seats, Right People: A Leaders Guide to Hiring and Developing Top Talent and currently leads a unique team of talent consultants that has been on Inc. 5000's list of fastest growing companies for 4 years in a row. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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Coming Next: Episode 113, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Wabi Sabi. Credits: Jonathan D. Reynolds, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 111. Mentoring | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:11:09 | |
111. Mentoring Quote from Episode: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou 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. Bridge Between, Inc. provides two free quizzes to help leaders realize their current state as a Generous Leader and how to diversify their networks. Check them out! R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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Coming Next: Episode 112: We will be joined by Jonathan Reynolds, CEO of Titus Talent Strategies Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 110. Amy Evins - Build A Network | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:28:21 | |
110. Amy Evins - Build A Network Amy Evins Guest Bio: Amy Evins is the CIO of Advisor Platform, Growth Solutions & Trading at LPL Financial responsible for the technical leadership in the expansion and growth of the business strategy within the wealth management market. LPL Financial supports Financial Advisor practices through technology, products and services to meet their clients’ needs. She had served as the CIO of Texas Capital Bank Inc. (total assets $1.3b 2019) responsible for the development of the corporate strategy and translating into a technology vision. She was accountable for technical operations, direction and execution of strategic technology initiatives, and financial planning and management of those operations and activities. With her strong banking expertise, she led a team of professionals to ensure the practical and innovative application of technology to enable and support the business strategies. Previously, she served as SVP of the Wholesale Business information Office (BIO) at SunTrust Banks Inc (total assets $208b 2019), with responsibility for driving the realization of business strategy and value through effective definition and deployment of technology and information for Wholesale. Wholesale Banking is composed of Business and Commercial Banking, Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Investment Banking, Treasury and Payments and Capital Markets. Ms. Evins was previously Managing Director, Wholesale BIO, and led new technology investment for the diversified segment which includes Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Commercial Banking, as well as Dodd-Frank Swap Dealer Registration. Ms. Evins started at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in Equity Trading and Sales and has extensive experience in capital markets. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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Coming Next: Episode 111: Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Mentoring. Credits: Amy Evins, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 235. The Art of “Relationshipping” with Lani Nelson-Zlupko | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:56:36 | |
“Relationship is a noun, but 'relationshipping' is a verb and it takes a lot of agency and some skill.” "You have to know what you want." "Pause is power." Episode summary |In this episode of the ROG Return on Generosity podcast, executive coach and psychotherapist Dr. Lani Nelson-Zlupko describes the difference between relationships and “relationshipping”, sharing insights on effective communication, emotional intelligence, and the importance of accountability in relationships to build meaningful connections. She introduces the MOVE method as a practical framework for navigating difficult conversations, emphasizing the value of self-awareness, understanding needs, and negotiating with empathy. The episode highlights key concepts like relationship hygiene, rehearsing communication strategies, and “losing well” as essential tools for personal and professional growth. Together, Lani and Shannon discuss common barriers to effective relationshipping and connection—including ego, fear, and pride—and offer actionable strategies for improving interpersonal dynamics and achieving deeper, more authentic relationships. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips |
Chapters | 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Lani Nelson-Zlupko 01:50 The Importance of Relationships 04:28 Understanding "Relation-shipping" as a Verb 07:08 Navigating Needs and Accountability in Relationships 09:46 The MOVE Method: A Framework for Effective Communication 16:45 Rehearsing Conversations for Better Outcomes 20:59 The Value of Losing Well in Relationships 26:53 Persisting Through Defensive Reactions 30:40 Navigating Difficult Conversations 32:29 Understanding Negotiation Dynamics 33:58 The Importance of Time in Relationships 35:22 The Art of Apology 38:09 Building Healthy Relationships 40:16 Reciprocity in Relationships 42:21 Communicating Needs Effectively 45:01 Overcoming Stagnation in Relationships 46:20 Identifying Barriers to Progress 49:42 Maintaining Relationship Hygiene 53:25 Rapid Fire Insights
Guest Bio | Dr. Lani Nelson-Zlupko is an executive coach and psychotherapist with over 25 years of success bringing skills for change management and human resilience to clients and companies around the world. Lani excels in understanding human behavior. She studies why people get stuck and how they move forward. Dr. Nelson's data-driven strategies enable people to elevate the best in themselves and elicit the best in others, with a keen eye to the very real psychological, interpersonal and institutional challenges they must navigate. Her tools for human motivation, collaboration, coping, resilience, accountability, and cohesion have empowered individuals, families, teams, and companies to move forward. Lani earned her bachelor’s degree from Harvard and her master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania School for Social Policy and Practice. She served as adjunct faculty at the University of Pennsylvania for over twenty-five years, is published in leading scientific journals, is a TEDx speaker and Fortune 500 keynote presenter.
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Credits: Lani Nelson-Zlupko, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 236, Special Guest, Yvette Thornton. | |||
| 109. I Believe in You | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:05:48 | |
109. I Believe in You Quote from Episode: “You must give your own story to the world.” Carter G. Woodsen 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. Bridge Between, Inc. provides two free quizzes to help leaders realize their current state as a Generous Leader and how to diversify their networks. Check them out! R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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Coming Next: Episode 110: We will be joined by Amy Evins, CIO of Advisor Platform, Growth Solutions & Trading at LPL Financial Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 108. Dave Delaney - Leading with NICE | 27 Dec 2022 | 00:33:06 | |
108. Dave Delaney - Leading with NICE “Companies do exit interviews when somebody has quit and they're leaving. And so, you do an exit interview to find out why they're leaving…and what you could have done better…I would argue you're way better off doing a “stay interview” with your top talent on a positive note just to find out how things are going.” - Dave Delaney Dave Delaney Guest Bio: Dave Delaney is the founder of Futureforth.com. He is an author, corporate trainer, executive consultant, host of the Nice Podcast, and keynote speaker known as a communication connoisseur. Dave is the creator of the NICE Method. He helps fast-growing tech companies reach their people through comprehensive communication workshops and presentations. Delaney works with brands like Google, FedEx, LinkedIn, and UPS. Delaney is an American Marketing Association award winner in Nashville. He has appeared in USA Today, Entrepreneur, Inc, Fortune, and Billboard Magazine. He has also been mentioned in multiple business communication books. His acclaimed book, New Business Networking, explores online and offline tools, tips, and techniques to grow and nurture your professional network for your business and career by communicating - the nice way. Dave was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He took a trip to Ireland and ended up living with Irish twins in Nashville, Tennessee. It’s a long story he will happily share. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Practice the NICE Method by doing things like:
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Coming Next: Episode 109, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Believing in Others. Credits: Dave Delaney, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||
| 107. Generous V.I.B.E | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:08:09 | |
107. Generous V.I.B.E Quote from Episode: “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Walt Disney 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. Bridge Between, Inc. provides two free quizzes to help leaders realize their current state as a Generous Leader and how to diversify their networks. Check them out! R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
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Coming Next: Episode 108, we will be joined by Dave Delaney, CEO FutureForth. Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. | |||