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The Generosity Factor: Discover the Joy of Giving Your Time, Talent, and Treasure Audiobook
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In the tradition of the bestselling book The One Minute Manager, authors Ken Blanchard and S. Truett Cathy, entrepreneur and founder of Chic-fil-A restaurants, present The Generosity Factor--a parable that demonstrates the virtues of generosity.
It's the story of a meeting between the Broker--a young man on his way up the corporate ladder who has the illusion of success, yet deep inside feels insignificant--and the Executive--the CEO of a very large and successful company who claims the greatest joy in his life is his ability to give to others.
Thinking he might get a competitive edge by meeting with the Executive, the Broker's worldview is turned upside down as he talks to the Executive and hears the principles that form his life. He calls it The Generosity Factor--a way to give time, talent, treasure, and touch to those in need. Providing a unique twist on what it means to thrive in business, at home, and in life, this story will forever change your definition of success.
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"Fave quote: The Executive: "Some people think of generosity as an event. They get behind some cause and participate in an annual fund drive. When their big splash is over, it's back to business as usual. But generosity is an attitude. It has to be cultivated daily.""
— Wendy (5 out of 5 stars)
The Generosity Factor Listener Reviews
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" A quick read about priorities. More important to live a significant life than just to be successful. "
— Rita, 1/5/2014 -
" An easy read and a sweet tale. "
— Melin, 10/30/2013 -
" This was a great book to remind you of life's priorities. Also a quick read. "
— Elsje, 8/24/2013 -
" This is a great book on the importance of looking at your resources as if you are a steward and not the owner of them. "
— Scott, 5/13/2013 -
" Generosity is an adventure. Goes along with the rule of the universe - you reap what you sow. "
— Karen, 3/7/2013 -
" I'm not sure I would say this is a non-fiction book, but it certainly isn't a fiction book. the principles are non-fiction, that's for sure. it really should go under the motivational shelf, but alas i do not have one. "
— Heather, 8/13/2012 -
" Read it. Learn from it. Adopt its ideas. "
— Lynne, 8/12/2012 -
" Great read during vacation. "
— Ellen, 7/25/2012 -
" Had to read for class and it was worthless "
— Jackie, 6/6/2012 -
" interesting read and thought provoking. found a bit artificial but surprised that this was based on true story. "
— BG, 1/19/2012 -
" My preacher recommended this book. While predictable, I did enjoy reading and learning about the ability in all of us to be more generous. "
— Sheila, 11/3/2011 -
" It was okay. It had a good heart, but it seemed weird reading it in the middle of the CFA fiasco. "
— Jason, 9/11/2011 -
" An interesting tale of giving back...not giving to get...getting to GIVE! "
— Clint, 6/16/2011 -
" It's a "fiction" book that's very much describing Truett Cathey's (founder of Chick-fil-A) giving philosophy, which is Biblically rooted in what Jesus calls us to do...help the poor and the needy. Reminded me a lot of "The Ultimate Gift" by Jim Stovall, but better. "
— Jennifer, 5/4/2011 -
" Great book. I highly respect Mr. Cathy and his principles of generosity. "
— Galen, 9/16/2010 -
" I'm not sure I would say this is a non-fiction book, but it certainly isn't a fiction book. the principles are non-fiction, that's for sure. it really should go under the motivational shelf, but alas i do not have one. <br/> <br/> "
— Heather, 8/2/2010 -
" My preacher recommended this book. While predictable, I did enjoy reading and learning about the ability in all of us to be more generous. "
— Sheila, 5/30/2010 -
" Generosity is an adventure. Goes along with the rule of the universe - you reap what you sow. "
— Karen, 1/18/2010 -
" An interesting tale of giving back...not giving to get...getting to GIVE! "
— Clint, 4/25/2009 -
" This was a great book to remind you of life's priorities. Also a quick read. "
— Elsje, 9/8/2008 -
" This is a great book on the importance of looking at your resources as if you are a steward and not the owner of them. "
— Scott, 8/19/2008 -
" Read it. Learn from it. Adopt its ideas. "
— Lynne, 7/13/2008
About the Authors
Dr. Ken Blanchard is the cofounder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California. In addition to being a renowned speaker and consultant, Ken also spends time as a visiting lecturer at his alma mater, Cornell University, where he is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees.
Ken Blanchard is an internationally bestselling author and motivational speaker whose books have sold more than eighteen million copies in thirty languages. He lives in San Diego.About Fred Stella
Fred Stella has worked as an actor and voice talent in radio, television, independent films, and audiobooks. He was awarded the Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award for Best Male Narration in 2002. He is on the adjunct faculty staff of Muskegon Community College.