Vince Chan

Hi, everyone. Welcome to our show, Chief Change Officer. I'm Vince Chen, your ambitious human host. Our show is a modernist community for change progressives in organizational and human transformation from around the world. How many people do you know who actually walk into a public restroom and leave it cleaner than they found it? I do. And so does the wife of our guest.

Hi, everyone. Welcome to our show, Chief Change Officer. I'm Vince Chen, your ambitious human host. Our show is a modernist community for change progressives in organizational and human transformation from around the world. How many people do you know who actually walk into a public restroom and leave it cleaner than they found it? I do. And so does the wife of our guest.

Like me, she does it because she wants to leave it better for the next person. So who is our guest today? Is Monty Wood, author of the book called Generosity Wins and the former CEO of Opus Agency, a creative branding partner for some of the world's most influential brands.

Like me, she does it because she wants to leave it better for the next person. So who is our guest today? Is Monty Wood, author of the book called Generosity Wins and the former CEO of Opus Agency, a creative branding partner for some of the world's most influential brands.

Monty has worked directly with legends like Mike Benioff of Salesforce, Andy Gross of Intel, Steve Jobs, John Chambers of Cisco, and Andy Jassy of Amazon. From these leaders, his own mentors, and his mother, Monty has learned what generosity truly means, why it matters and how to apply it to life and career to become more successful, happier and healthier. Curious to find out more?

Monty has worked directly with legends like Mike Benioff of Salesforce, Andy Gross of Intel, Steve Jobs, John Chambers of Cisco, and Andy Jassy of Amazon. From these leaders, his own mentors, and his mother, Monty has learned what generosity truly means, why it matters and how to apply it to life and career to become more successful, happier and healthier. Curious to find out more?

We made a two-part series for you. Yesterday, in Part 1, our last episode, we looked into Monty's personal experiences, his definition of generosity, and why he believes so strongly in practicing generosity as a habit. Today, Part 2, we'll explore what isn't generosity. why practicing generosity can be challenging in today's world, and how to nurture generosity-centered mindset.

We made a two-part series for you. Yesterday, in Part 1, our last episode, we looked into Monty's personal experiences, his definition of generosity, and why he believes so strongly in practicing generosity as a habit. Today, Part 2, we'll explore what isn't generosity. why practicing generosity can be challenging in today's world, and how to nurture generosity-centered mindset.

If you are still skeptical about how generosity can lead to success, join us for this conversation. We'd love for you to be part of the discussion. Let's get started. I have a couple of follow-up questions. You shared why generosity is important, your definition, what it means, and some real examples from people you've worked with.

If you are still skeptical about how generosity can lead to success, join us for this conversation. We'd love for you to be part of the discussion. Let's get started. I have a couple of follow-up questions. You shared why generosity is important, your definition, what it means, and some real examples from people you've worked with.

But on the flip side, I'd like to hear about what isn't generosity. In your career, you've worked with a lot of leaders and teams. What are some behaviors or attitudes you've seen so far that you would say are the complete opposite of generosity Maybe things that shrug you as really rude. I think understanding the flip side would be helpful for listeners.

But on the flip side, I'd like to hear about what isn't generosity. In your career, you've worked with a lot of leaders and teams. What are some behaviors or attitudes you've seen so far that you would say are the complete opposite of generosity Maybe things that shrug you as really rude. I think understanding the flip side would be helpful for listeners.

giving them a clearer perspective on what generosity isn't. It might even help them recognize, identify, and avoid those less generous behaviors in their own actions or interactions. Could you share some of those not so generous examples?

giving them a clearer perspective on what generosity isn't. It might even help them recognize, identify, and avoid those less generous behaviors in their own actions or interactions. Could you share some of those not so generous examples?

If you could stand on top of a mountain and shout to the world, telling everyone how essential it is, not just as a concept, but as a life approach that can truly change your life, make you happier, and bring more fulfillment, then why aren't more people embracing it? In your experience, why do you think we've lost the art of generosity? I have my own theory, but I'd love to hear yours.

If you could stand on top of a mountain and shout to the world, telling everyone how essential it is, not just as a concept, but as a life approach that can truly change your life, make you happier, and bring more fulfillment, then why aren't more people embracing it? In your experience, why do you think we've lost the art of generosity? I have my own theory, but I'd love to hear yours.

What's gone wrong in a society that some of us have either forgotten about it or never developed the skill at all?

What's gone wrong in a society that some of us have either forgotten about it or never developed the skill at all?

Looking at it from human nature. Greed is one of our seven deadly sins, as they say. We even got a movie called Seventh. Brad Pitt, wasn't it? While there's a lot that could be said about that, I would rather focus on how our present reality has impacted generosity. First off, Social media has changed how we see and interact with the world.

Looking at it from human nature. Greed is one of our seven deadly sins, as they say. We even got a movie called Seventh. Brad Pitt, wasn't it? While there's a lot that could be said about that, I would rather focus on how our present reality has impacted generosity. First off, Social media has changed how we see and interact with the world.