The value of generosity in management

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#159: At OptimalWork, we often emphasize generosity as a crowning ideal: a key character quality to strive for. But this raises some questions. Should you just give everything to everyone? What are the limits? What if people start to take advantage of your generosity? In this ...

How much generosity is too much? Would you pay for your friend’s lunch every week? Or risk falling behind on bills to pay for a Christmas gift? And what does it take to ask strangers to be generous with you? We tend to think of generosity as a good thing, but it can also get… com ...  Show more

Being generous with your time and expertise can payoff in lots of ways for your career. You build stronger relationships and feel better about the work you do. However, if you give too much you can be at risk of burnout. This week, Helen and Sarah talk about different types of gi ...  Show more

The spirit of giving makes good business sense. In this episode, Robert speaks with John Ruhlin about effective gift giving as a marketing and sales tool. Find out why giving away coffee mugs with your company logo may be hurting sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg ...  Show more