213. What Small Shifts Will You Make in 2025? | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip

“...And the reason for five degrees is that 5 % of our behavior is self-regulated willpower, which means 95 % is habit. The only way that we can create lasting change is through incremental steps.”

 

Episode summary |

In this final episode of 2024, Shannon Cassidy introduces the Five Degree Principle, a framework designed to facilitate meaningful change through small, incremental steps. She discusses the importance of sustainable change in leadership and announces the launch of her new online course, 'The Power of Five Degree Change,' which aims to provide actionable lessons for personal and professional transformation.

 

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips |

• The Five Degree Principle helps leaders create meaningful change.
• 95% of our behavior is driven by habit, not willpower.
• Small intentional adjustments can lead to significant results.
• The new online course offers a comprehensive learning experience.
• Sustainable change is achievable through incremental steps.
• Celebrating small changes can lead to a more impactful leadership journey.

Host Bio |

Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in generous leadership, behavioral change, executive presence, effective  communication, collaborative teamwork, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team sessions, mentoring programs, leadership retreats, executive workshops, mediation services) and Keynote Speaking (conferences, annual events, ceremonies) all custom designed. This is her podcast, R.O.G. Return on Generosity focusing on how to be a corporate generous leader by sharing time, talent and gratitude. 

Shannon combines her keen ability to get to the heart of every matter with a proven track record as a corporate leader. Before founding Bridge Between, Inc. she spent years building profitable businesses and driving innovation and leadership initiatives. This real-world experience formed the bedrock of her success. She equips her clients with the strategies, tools, and inspiration to thrive during organizational change and to lead with vision, purpose, and generosity. 

Shannon has authored several articles and books including Discover Your Inner Strength (2009), The Five Degree Principle: How Small Changes Lead to Big Results (2013), V.I.B.E. A Self-Discovery Journey to Authentic Leadership (2014) and Grounded in Gratitude a one-line-a –day, five-year gratitude journal (2015-2023). Her current efforts focus on the benefits of Generosity at Work.

 

Resources:

• Free N.D.I. Network Diversity Index 
• Free Generosity Quiz 
• YouTube 
• Bridge Between, Inc. 
• The Five Degree Principle by Shannon Cassidy
• V.I.B.E. by Shannon Cassidy 
• R.O.G. on Apple Podcasts 
• R.O.G. on Spotify 

Credits: Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 214, Special Guests, Jeff Benton and Brett Weinroth.