Leadership & Love (audio)

EP 40: Giving That Transforms: From Transaction to Connection

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Ep 30: Louie Sharp

Title:  Giving That Transforms: From Transaction to Connection

Drop Date: November 4, 2025

 

PODCAST SHOW NOTE THUMBNAIL DESCRIPTOR

In this episode, Louie Sharp explores giving as a core leadership value—authentic, unconditional, and year-round. He urges leaders to show genuine appreciation and gratitude to strengthen relationships and “emotional bank accounts.” Louie contrasts transformational giving (without strings) with transactional giving (expecting returns), sharing personal examples like sending appreciation texts, treating partners to lunch, and practicing self-care. This podcast was born from a desire to counter corporate greed with love-driven leadership, reminding listeners that what you give freely always comes back to you.

 

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

  • What is the importance of authentic giving as a leader? ‎ (1:30)
  • How should leaders approach giving? ‎ (3:24)
  • How should one handle lending money to friends or relatives? ‎ (4:30)
  • Why is year-round giving important? ‎ (5:30)
  • What are some cost-free ways to give as a leader? ‎ (6:42)
  • Why is self-care important in the context of giving? ‎ (9:30)
  • How can businesses give to their associates and vendors? ‎ (10:30)
  • What distinguishes transformational leadership from transactional approaches? ‎ (13:31)

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