Spreading Goodness with Radical Generosity

Interview Purpose:

Join us as we explore radical generosity, servant leadership, and cultivating a culture of giving with Steve Leach, the first-ever "Goodness Ambassador" for Mobile Loaves & Fishes. This incredible organization’s Community First Village currently houses over 400 formerly chronically homeless individuals, with a $225 million expansion in progress to create 1,900 homes. It’s a purpose-driven, transformative community designed to uplift our formerly homeless neighbors.

Key Takeaways:

• Radical generosity is uncommon but impactful; examples include individuals giving away vast wealth or living modestly to serve others.

• Servant leadership involves prioritizing others' success, giving credit, and taking responsibility.

• Building a giving culture starts with examples of leadership and the intentional development of generosity habits.

• Planning and exercising "giving muscles" early can lead to more extraordinary generosity later in life.

Servant Leadership Insights:

• Focus on making others great, not self-promotion

• Give credit publicly, take blame privately

• Examples: Larry Smith (West Point grad, lived at Community First) and others who don't tout credentials

• Building a Giving Culture