The news has been heavy lately. (Then again, when is it not heavy?)

Hurricanes, earthquakes, war, the pandemic…

Finding the right way to respond both individually and as a leader can be paralyzing.

Maybe you want to give back, but all you can do is sit and wonder, but what can I do?

Yes, it can be hard to know where to begin. But how often do we end our thought process there?

I should do something, but what?

I’ve been there. I’ve surrendered to the overwhelming feelings and let it stop me in my tracks. It’s easier to stop there.

But I also know as a leader and a human, I want to be the type that acts.

Do you?

I’m here to give you a pep talk as someone who tries to bake good into my business wherever it makes sense. It starts with following through.

And you can do it, too.

Takeaways from this episode:

- It’s easy to get stuck in despair. Reframe your thinking from “I should do something” to “I’m going to do something, I just need to figure out what that is.”
- Don’t overcomplicate it. Doing good and making an impact often happens in small yet thoughtful ways.
- When you’re unsure of the best way to give back, it’s common to just donate. Donating is great—but the problem isn’t always a lack of funds. Consider your connections and ask questions to see if there is a better way you can help.

Topics discussed:
- Giving back as a business
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Donations
- Afghanistan
- Haiti
- Geopolitics

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