Episodes
Published 09/26/23
In Episode 1, Keith Jennings explores the practice of responsible generosity. He challenges the idea of "giving back." And reorients our thinking to the bigger, more inclusive idea of generosity. But being generous doesn't simply mean helping others. It also means not unintentionally harming the people and places in which we work. Generosity At Work is produced by Jackson Healthcare's LoveLifts community impact platform. It is free resource for leaders and organizations seeking to go beyond...
Published 09/26/23
In Episode 2, Keith Jennings explores the science of generosity.   Are most people generous? Do all acts of generosity improve our wellbeing and happiness? Learn what the University of Notre Dame's Science of Generosity Project discovered through its research. And learn why consistent practices are the key to generosity's impact. Here are links related to this episode: University of Notre Dame's Science of Generosity ProjectThe Paradox of Generosity: Giving We Receive, Grasping We Lose by...
Published 09/26/23
In Episode 3, Keith Jennings talks with Blake A. Allan, Ph.D. about "task significance."   Research by Dr. Allan and others suggests that any job or task, no matter how boring it is, can be meaningful. When it comes to activating generosity, we must be able to know and see how our efforts impact the people and places we're working to serve. And we must understand and leverage the important difference between stories and narratives. Here are links related to this episode: Website of Blake A....
Published 09/26/23
In Episode 4, Keith Jennings explores the history of corporate social responsibility and stakeholder theory.   Businesses have come a long way in their value of and investment in generosity and social responsibility. Stakeholder theory promotes the idea that businesses have a moral responsibility to serve all stakeholders affecting or affected by their business. But how do employees perceive the generosity of their employers? Find out this and more in this episode. Here are links related to...
Published 09/26/23
In Episode 5, Keith Jennings presents a strategic framework that can help you aim your generosity efforts for impact in your organization and local communities.   He talks about the importance of defining a Circle of Impact. And he shares the 4Ps of generosity activation: People, Philanthropy, Programming, and Partnerships.   Generosity At Work is produced by Jackson Healthcare's LoveLifts community impact platform. It is free resource for leaders and organizations seeking to go beyond...
Published 09/26/23
Generosity at Work is a podcast that explores how generosity is at work in our workplaces and world.  Throughout the five episodes in Season 1, we will explore the science of generosity. Each episode will focus on a core practice you and your organization can adopt and adapt in order to go beyond profit and improve the lives of everyone you touch.
Published 09/19/23