The true measure of life
authentic leadership emotional intelligence emotional wellbeing encouragement fulfilment generosity giving human connection human-centred leadership kindness leadership development leading with kindness meaningful relationships meaningful work personal growth small acts of kindness workplace relationships
- by janehirst
- on April 21, 2025
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I don’t see it as about material generosity – it’s about the giving of our time, energy, knowledge, and kindness.
When we give of ourselves in this way, I think we develop deeper connections and more meaningful relationships.
I don’t think we need the research to tell us that giving can make us feel more fulfilled. I know that complimenting someone makes me feel happy when I see how it lands with them.
Today I was talking to someone who had just resigned from her role, and she mentioned some of the things she felt I’d given her. My heart sang as everything was about giving my time and energy, and perhaps a bit of wisdom!!
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we all slowed down a little and thought about one small thing we could share to make someone else’s life a little brighter. It can be a tiny thing, like listening to someone, complimenting, or even just offering encouragement.
And you know what – when you make this happen, you’ll see your own personal growth flourish and feel fulfilled yourself!