Generosity At Work

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.

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 profit, and be a force for good in the world. Learn more about Jackson Healthcare. 

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 Christian Smith and Hilary DavidsonBeat Generosity Burnout by Adam Grant and Reb Rebele (Harvard Business Review)The Sandwich ProjectGenerosity At Work is produced by Jackson Healthcare's LoveLifts community impact platform. It is free resource for leaders and organizations seeking to go beyond profit, and be a force for good in the world. Learn more about Jackson Healthcare. 

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. Allan, PhDGenerosity At Work is produced by Jackson Healthcare's LoveLifts community impact platform. It is free resource for leaders and organizations seeking to go beyond profit, and be a force for good in the world. Learn more about Jackson Healthcare. 

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 this episode:Learn more about Conscious CapitalismRead goBeyondProfit's 2023 Generosity ReportGenerosity At Work is produced by Jackson Healthcare's LoveLifts community impact platform. It is free resource for leaders and organizations seeking to go beyond profit, and be a force for good in the world. Learn more about Jackson Healthcare. 

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 profit, and be a force for good in the world. Learn more about Jackson Healthcare. 

Generosity at Work is a podcast that explores how generosity is at work in our workplaces and how that generosity is at work in the world. In Season 2 you will learn from innovative thinkers and practitioners in the field of business generosity and social impact. And you will explore ways you can focus and scale up your business's generosity efforts in its local community.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 profit, and be a force for good in the world. Learn more about Jackson Healthcare. 

In this episode, you will explore the first step in moving your organization toward being a generous community partner.Our special "neighbor" in this episode is David Newell best known for his beloved role as Mr. McFeely on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. With a career spanning over three decades on the show, Mr. Newell became an enduring symbol of kindness and community for generations of viewers. Beyond his on-screen role, he dedicated his career to Family Communications, Inc. (now Fred Rogers Productions), where he served as Director of Public Relations, working tirelessly to extend Fred Rogers' message of compassion, learning, and neighborliness.Generosity At Work is produced by Jackson Healthcare's LoveLifts community impact platform. It is free resource for business leaders and organizations seeking to be a force for good in the world. Learn more about Jackson Healthcare. 

Jennifer McCrea is a global trailblazer in philanthropic generosity, with a track record that includes guiding over 500 organizations around the world. Dubbed “the billionaire whisperer” by Bloomberg, her expertise has reshaped the way we think about giving.But when it comes to how business leaders can drive real impact through generosity, her answer might surprise you.In this episode, discover how true generosity begins by redefining leadership—starting with self-awareness and a commitment to building relationships rooted in shared purpose and lasting transformation. This conversation will challenge and inspire you to think differently about giving and leadership.Learn more about Jennifer McCrea at jennifermccrea.com. Generosity At Work is produced by Jackson Healthcare's LoveLifts community impact platform. It is free resource for business leaders and organizations seeking to be a force for good in the world. Learn more about Jackson Healthcare. 

Discover how businesses can elevate their community impact by moving beyond "feel-good" volunteerism! In this episode, you will learn from Dr. Jessica Rodell, a leading expert in corporate community engagement, to explore how companies can build partnerships that create meaningful benefits for communities and employees alike. As the William H. Wilson Distinguished Chair at the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business, Dr. Rodell shares groundbreaking insights and actionable strategies for driving purpose and synergy in corporate volunteerism. Don't miss this deep dive into transforming good intentions into lasting impact.Generosity At Work is produced by Jackson Healthcare's LoveLifts community impact platform. It is free resource for business leaders and organizations seeking to be a force for good in the world. Learn more about Jackson Healthcare. 

Discover the heartwarming story of John's Crazy Socks, a father-son business that proves socks can change lives. Join John and Mark Cronin as they share how their social enterprise combines creativity, inclusivity, and generosity to spread happiness, create jobs for individuals with differing abilities, and give back to communities worldwide. This episode will inspire you to see business as a force for good—and might just leave you craving your own pair of crazy socks!Generosity At Work is produced by Jackson Healthcare's LoveLifts community impact platform. It is free resource for business leaders and organizations seeking to be a force for good in the world. Learn more about Jackson Healthcare. 

In this season finale, discover how a simple, surprising question revolutionized milkshake sales and how that same mindset can transform your business's generosity. Learn how an innovative brewery in Georgia is solving childhood literacy, why listening is the first act of true generosity, and how asking the right questions can turn your business into a force for extraordinary change. Let's keep the good going!Generosity At Work is produced by Jackson Healthcare's LoveLifts community impact platform. It is free resource for business leaders and organizations seeking to be a force for good in the world. Learn more about Jackson Healthcare.