Speaking of Impact

Hosted by Bob DePasquale

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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. Speaking of Impact is an empowering and educational show that helps people to recognize their time, talent and treasures as powerful tools that bring joy and fulfillment not only to themselves, but to the world around them.

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June 11, 2026Episode 31031 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 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. 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/310

June 5, 2026Episode 30936 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 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. 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/309

May 28, 2026Episode 30636 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 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. 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

May 21, 2026Episode 30742 min

EP #307 Why I Hate Loving Money

Money is powerful, interesting, and tempting, and that is exactly why I have a love-hate relationship with it. I learned in finance that the healthiest people usually have the healthiest relationship with money, not because they magically have more focus or discipline, but because they understand money as a tool that can be used for good, for harm, and for everything in between. This episode is really about how money shapes character, choices, and generosity. I want to talk honestly about why money can be such a useful tool and such a dangerous temptation at the same time, and why generosity gives money the right purpose. When money becomes status, it loses some of its value; when it becomes a tool for good, it becomes much more meaningful. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. 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/307

May 14, 2026Episode 30627 min

EP #306 How to Ask Questions in a Generous Way

I'm digging into the power of questions and why they matter so much in a generous culture. The way you ask something can build trust, create safety, and help people feel capable, or it can make them feel tested, guarded, and small. This episode breaks down five question styles that healthy teams need: courage, reflection, empathy, clarity, and encouragement. Each one helps you serve people better, understand them better, and lead or contribute in a way that strengthens the whole team instead of creating competition inside it. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. 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/305

May 7, 2026Episode 30530 min

EP #305 Don't say these things if you want to join a generous culture.

This episode is about how to join a generous workplace culture, not just build one from the top down. It helps you show up in a way that makes you easier to hire, easier to trust, and easier to work with inside a healthy team. The focus here is simple: the way you speak, the questions you ask, and the signals you send tell people a lot about how you see work, responsibility, and human interaction. I walk through the phrases and attitudes that can quietly push generous cultures away, and I show a better way to communicate so you can fit into the kind of environment that values curiosity, humility, preparation, and contribution. By the end, you'll know how to signal that you are ready to grow with a team, not just take from it. You'll also see why team-first language, thoughtful questions, and a positive attitude toward feedback create stronger opportunities in interviews, meetings, and everyday work. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. 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/305

April 30, 2026Episode 30421 min

EP #304 5 Myths About Generous Leadership

I believe generous workplace culture is built by people who manage their piece of the puzzle wel,… …not by people trying to control everyone around them. This episode is about five leadership myths that sound strong but quietly damage teams, and I make the case that anyone, no matter their title, can choose a better way. I walk through why visibility is not the same as leadership, why results without sustainability are a bad trade, why "having all the answers" kills curiosity, why control does not create true alignment, and why pressure is not the same as performance. My bigger point is that generosity shows up when people create clarity, safety, and space for others to contribute. I also want listeners to hear this as encouragement, not criticism. We are all managing something, and when we do that well, we help build a culture where people can do their best work without fear, confusion, or burnout. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. 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/304

April 23, 2026Episode 30321 min

EP #303 How to Be a Generous Communicator

In this episode, I talk about what it means to be a giving communicator. The core idea is simple: most people enter conversations trying to get something, but generous communicators focus on what they can give first. That shift changes the tone of meetings, leadership, public speaking, sales, and everyday relationships. When you communicate generously, you help people feel seen, comfortable, capable, and part of something bigger than themselves. And when you give that well, you usually receive plenty back without needing to take anything. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. 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/303

April 16, 2026Episode 30224 min

EP #302 Clarity for Generous Teams

Clarity is one of the most generous things a leader can give a team. When people know what winning looks like, they move faster, waste less time, trust themselves more, and contribute with more confidence and less fear. Clarity is not just a productivity tool. It is a culture tool. It reduces confusion, prevents rework, lowers anxiety, and helps people do great work without constantly needing to be rescued or second guessed. I talk about why clarity is one of the most practical ways to build a generous culture. When leaders communicate clearly, teams do not have to guess, overthink, or waste energy trying to decode expectations. That means people can focus on doing meaningful work, helping one another, and moving the mission forward together. I break down 12 signs that clarity is working inside a team. Each one points to a simple truth: when people know where they are going, they bring more confidence, more ownership, and more generosity to the work. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. 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/302

April 9, 2026Episode 30135 min

EP #301 Interview Questions that Build Culture

In this episode, I talk about why your reliability is your real job security… and how generosity is the engine that makes that reliability real for the people around you. I share why extravagant one off giving is not enough, and why being reliably generous through your habits, your consistency, and your presence is what makes colleagues, leaders, and clients feel like they can truly count on you.paste.txtbobdepasquale+2 I walk through three steps: developing generous habits as your foundation displaying reliability through consistent behavior people can feel before you speak practicing presence so that your very arrival lowers anxiety and raises confidence before the work even starts I want you to see that generosity does not require extreme intelligence, it requires a desire to be great for others and the discipline to show up that way again and again. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous weekend.😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. 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/301