by Guest Author | Nov 29, 2016 | Inspiration
Today is Giving Tuesday, something that may be obvious from the stream of emails flooding your inbox soliciting donations. Giving Tuesday, explained on its website as “a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration,” is...
by Becky Robinson | Mar 3, 2015 | Marketing
I credit Mark Miller with showing me the value of giving away books. In the time that we’ve been supporting Mark’s work online, we have given away thousands of books. As he has crossed the country speaking, he has given away thousands more. Some people...
by Becky Robinson | Jul 15, 2014 | Influence Building
I feel a bit self conscious writing about generosity as a core value of my company. Part of being generous, in my belief, is humility. Generosity that boasts is self-serving and self-promotional. I want my giving to be quiet, heart-felt, and behind-the-scenes. I want...
by Becky Robinson | Feb 9, 2013 | Inspiration
My mother is celebrating a milestone birthday today. (Hi Mom!) One of her most admirable qualities is her generosity to others. When I called her earlier this week, she had been cooking for days, preparing meals for infirm neighbors and friends. She is generous with...
by Becky Robinson | Apr 29, 2011 | Leadership
We can add value to others by sharing what we know. Sometimes, though, we may want to hoard our special insights, ideas, and knowledge. We may feel that somehow our knowledge will be diminished if we give it away. But knowledge can’t be used up. I can tell you...