Speaking of Impact

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  • EP #317 This is Better than the Best Technology

    This episode is about people over technology…

    …and the role technology should play in a generous workplace culture. I want you to understand that technology should help people become better, not make them feel replaceable. If a tool weakens trust, ownership, or human value, then it's not serving the culture the way it should.

    I also talk about the fear people feel around technology, especially AI. Some people rush to use it because they feel pressure, and others fear it will replace them. My point is that the best use of technology is not just efficiency or output. It is human improvement, because better people always create a better company.

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    Have a generous weekend.πŸ˜€

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    https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/317

    18 min
  • EP #316 How to Have the Best One-on-ones

    I want to talk about the shift that happens when someone moves from being rewarded for being right to being trusted to lead.

    That is a real transition, and it changes the way you use your strengths, your communication, and your judgment. The goal is not to become less capable. The goal is to become more useful to the people around you.

    A lot of high performers get promoted because they know the answer, move quickly, and stay precise. But leadership asks for something different. In leadership, generosity shows up when you use your knowledge to help people grow, make decisions, and move forward with confidence.

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    Have a generous weekend.πŸ˜€

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    https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/316

    30 min
  • EP #315 7 Points that Show You're Becoming a Generous Leader

    I want to talk about the shift that happens when someone moves from being rewarded for being right to being trusted to lead.

    That is a real transition, and it changes the way you use your strengths, your communication, and your judgment. The goal is not to become less capable. The goal is to become more useful to the people around you.

    A lot of high performers get promoted because they know the answer, move quickly, and stay precise. But leadership asks for something different. In leadership, generosity shows up when you use your knowledge to help people grow, make decisions, and move forward with confidence.

    *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course πŸ“§

    Have a generous weekend.πŸ˜€

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    Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel.

    See full show notes here:

    https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/315

    41 min
  • EP #314 How to Contribute to Generous Culture Immediately

    Generous culture is built, not found.

    I want people to understand that if they are part of a team, they do not have to wait for a perfect moment, a better title, or some special invitation to start contributing. They can fit out, bring their strengths, and help shape the culture right away.

    I spend this episode walking through practical ways a person can strengthen a workplace from the very beginning. The focus is not on being noticed for doing good work. The focus is on becoming the kind of person who makes the room better, the team stronger, and the mission easier to carry because generosity is showing up in how you work, communicate, and respond.

    *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course πŸ“§

    Have a generous weekend.πŸ˜€

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    See full show notes here:

    https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/314

    47 min
  • EP #313 What to Do When Building Generous Culture Gets Hard

    Generosity is not always easy.

    This episode gets honest about what happens when you are trying to stay generous while life, work, and leadership get heavy. The message is simple: the challenge is real, but a generous mindset changes how you carry it and how you lead through it.

    I focus on five mindset shifts that help you build a healthier inner life and a stronger culture around you. When you choose curiosity, patience, hope, and learning, you turn pressure into progress and difficulty into something that can shape you for good.

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    Have a generous weekend.πŸ˜€

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    https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/313

    21 min
  • EP #312 How to Empower Instead of Motivate

    How do you build a culture where people feel empowered instead of just pushed?

    In this episode, I talk about the difference between motivation and empowerment, and why generous leadership creates lasting ownership, clearer thinking, and better execution.

    Motivation can spark action for a moment, but empowerment changes how people show up every day. When people feel trusted, informed, and capable, they do not just wait for direction. They contribute, decide, solve, and grow.

    *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course πŸ“§

    Have a generous weekend.πŸ˜€

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    See full show notes here:

    https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/312

    1 hr 4 min
  • EP #311 10 Requirements for Effective (Generous) Leadership

    How does a generous leader get stuff done without turning the workplace into a pressure cooker?

    This episode answers that question by showing how to direct people clearly, build trust, and keep momentum moving in a way that feels respectful and effective.

    Bob makes the case that generous leadership is not soft leadership. It is thoughtful leadership. When people feel supported, trusted, and clear on what matters, they move faster and do better work.

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    Have a generous weekend.πŸ˜€

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    See full show notes here:

    https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/311

    37 min
  • EP #310 Building Generous Culture in Any Role

    You can be a generous leader in a way that attracts people regardless of your title.

    The point is not comfort for comfort's sake; it is doing the right thing in the moment so people feel respected, coached, supported, and eager to contribute.

    I will show you that generous leadership is not tied to title. Whether you are the CEO or on day one, you can build a culture that feels clearer, fairer, and more trustworthy by how you manage people, measure work, give feedback, and recognize what really matters.

    *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course πŸ“§

    Have a generous weekend.πŸ˜€

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    Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel.

    See full show notes here:

    https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/310

    32 min
  • EP #309 How to Run a Generous Meeting

    Most meetings fail because they waste time transferring information that could have been shared another way.

    This episode argues for a more generous kind of meeting: one that respects people's time and energy, creates real contribution, and moves work forward with clarity and momentum.

    My point is simple: meetings should not feel like a necessary evil. They should be a place where people can contribute, understand the mission, and leave with a clear plan. Generous meetings are not softer or longer, they are smarter, more focused, and more human.

    *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course πŸ“§

    Have a generous weekend.πŸ˜€

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    Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel.

    See full show notes here:

    https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/309

    37 min
  • EP #308 Be a Generous (better) Negotiator

    Negotiation is something you do all the time, not just in formal business settings.

    You negotiate with family, with colleagues, with clients, and sometimes even with yourself, so the way you show up in those moments says a lot about your character and your leadership.

    This episode is about becoming a better negotiator by thinking generously. That does not mean giving everything away or pretending value does not matter. It means understanding the other side, protecting your own value, and moving through each stage of negotiation with clarity, respect, and good faith.

    *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course πŸ“§

    Have a generous weekend.πŸ˜€

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    My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack.

    Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel.

    See full show notes here:

    https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/308

    37 min

About Speaking of Impact

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At the age of 18, Bob DePasquale found himself in a fight for his life when diagnosed with cancer. It would become a journey that ultimately shaped his view of himself and the gifts that he could share with the world.