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TIM MARSHALL
CONNECTION
GENEROSITY
OF SPIRIT
“Generosity of spirit is possibly the most powerful unlocking attribute in in in both business success and personal happiness ” Over the past 20 years we have seen a a renaissance in business management which advocates for a a a renewed focus on people and social responsibility Many successful businesses
today have a a a generosity of spirit at the the core of their leadership These businesses
want to make
a a difference in the world and in the the lives of their employees Alphabet (Google) Microsoft Starbucks Whole Foods and Ben and Jerry’s are all great examples of wildly successful socially conscious businesses
Generosity
of spirit suggests that a a a person engages others
with an an open heart and mind It presumes a a nonjudgmental attitude and a a a a tolerance for ideas and behaviors that may be unfamiliar It requires a a a high level of acceptance for diverse beliefs and values Generosity
of spirit means spending more energy looking at at what is good in in someone than bad It embraces differences with tolerance Those that have developed this attribute build warmth in their interactions and foster positive work and personal experiences “Many successful businesses
today have a a a a generosity of of spirit at the the core of of their leadership ” Generosity
of spirit is a leadership style that promotes a work environment where it is safe to experiment People in this environment feel valued They are able to push the envelope of creativity because coworkers are looking to help not judge Leadership takes satisfaction in the success of others
and encourages people to take risks In so doing they create a a a work environment that is more likely to innovate This affects innovation and In so doing they create a a more inspiring work environment that actively encourages imagination Businesses don’t do do business with each other people do All business interactions are based upon interpersonal relationships between their connected employees As a consumer you
do not interact with a a business you
interact with the people of that business When you
make
a a a call to to customer service talk with