Generosity Wins by Monte Wood & Nicole F. Roberts Summary
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"Generosity Wins" reveals the counterintuitive truth that generosity is your career superpower. Former Opus CEO Monte Wood's business game-changer is reshaping leadership culture beyond moral virtue. What if the most selfish career move was actually being selfless?
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When the Numbers Stop Adding Up
A 45% profit surge should have been cause for celebration. Instead, Emily Gardner found herself sitting across from her CEO, listening to words that shattered her understanding of success. She'd slashed costs, optimized operations, and delivered results that earned her industry recognition. Yet Don Jenkins wasn't congratulating her - he was removing her from her position at Pinafore Global's San Diego property. The reason? She'd "abandoned the Pinafore way." Employee turnover had doubled, guest satisfaction plummeted, and community programs vanished. Her spreadsheets showed triumph; her workplace showed something else entirely. Rather than firing her, Don offered an unusual assignment: six months interviewing leaders across America who embodied generosity. If successful, a newly created role - Chief Generosity Officer - could be hers. Emily's skepticism was immediate. Was this elaborate termination theater? Yet as Don reminded her of her own vision statement from three years prior - one emphasizing supporting others' growth and creating lasting impact - the disconnect became undeniable. She'd optimized herself right past her own values. What if generosity wasn't a soft virtue but a strategic superpower she'd been ignoring?
The Science and Soul of Generosity
Building Organizations on Trust and Belief
Where Generosity Is Learned and Cultivated
The Empty Cup Gives Nothing
The Courage to Be Authentically Yourself
The Choice That Changes Everything
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