The Gift Mindset Renee Giarrusso, who leads RG Dynamics, wrote The Gift Mindset and is this week's guest on The Next 100 Days Podcast. Summary of the Podcast Introduction * Renee discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and human connection in a digital world. * It was the evening for her, and she'd just spoken on this topic to a hospital's management team. Emotional intelligence and connection  * Renee discusses bringing the human element back into a digital world. * Remote work is increasing, and younger generations prefer it, so emotional intelligence is crucial. The Gift Mindset approach * Renee explains The Gift Mindset book * This approach finds lessons in challenges. * It helps others, including difficult people, by having them become gift-givers of lessons. * The book contains 12 related "gifts" like curiosity. * Success comes from embedded, not fleeting, changes. Limitless leadership and growth * Limitless Leadership was Renee's first book. * Renee's first book outlines expanding from technical skills to managing others and leading leaders. * Growth requires constant learning, unlearning, and relearning to stay fit in the future, like when the pandemic required a remote approach. Future plans and opportunities * Renee is looking for international expansion, especially in the US and the UK. * She explores new programs on emotional clearing and a debating game fostering appreciation of diverse views. * Connecting people globally energise through a new platform. Closing remarks * Graham and Kevin thanked Renee and expressed interest in her resources and future work. * Renee offers to send materials and stay connected through potential return appearances. Applying gratitude to challenges * Graham reflects on an unsuccessful business and unlearned lessons, finding Renee's approach helpful. * Her openness about difficulties like IVF inspires clients to appreciate diverse ideas and perspectives. Clips from the Podcast Renee & Renata It was actually Renee and Renato! December 1982. https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Renee-Giarrusso-Warm-Up.mp4 Just Back From The Hospital https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Renee-Giarrusso-Trip-to-the-Hospital.mp4   Emotional Intelligence https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Renee-Giarrusso-Emotional-Intelligence.mp4