In spite of individual differences, kindness is something everyone has to give. Taking a moment to do something nice for someone else can make your day, and theirs, more pleasant. Paying it forward is about sharing a positive moment with another person solely for the sake of making that person smile.
Here are some ideas of how your leadership team can pay it forward this month.
Leaders can become actively engaged in doing good by doing acts of kindness for others this time of year.
If you are contacted by someone new to the field for advice, take them out for coffee and provide mentorship. Don't be afraid of "helping" the competition, often these people can become great referral sources and friends.
If you have a large enough company, host a charity challenge where different departments compete against each other to raise money for their designated charities. It's a great team-building effort that helps the charities who receive the donations at the end of the challenge.
Set up an area at your workplace for people to place items for recycling, like paper, aluminum cans and plastic bottles. Volunteer to bring these items regularly to a recycling center, or you can set up a schedule where coworkers rotate taking on that responsibility.
Some companies allow a certain amount of paid hours where staff members can volunteer at their favorite charity.
Sponsor a local charity event or a children's sports league. Not only is this a great way to get your business name out in the community but the funds you provide help these organizations to do more good work.
Another work-related way to pay it forward is to coordinate a group of employees to do a volunteer project together. Many charities allow company groups to come, and work for a day on a set project. Or you can organize a charitable giving project together, such as collecting food for the local food bank or a clothing drive for a homeless shelter.
Encourage your employees to form a company team and join a local charity's 5K or 10K race. Provide funding for the team to create their own t-shirts and to donate to their fundraising efforts.
Create a "Pay It Forward" bulletin board in a communal space and encourage staff to post notes about charities they support or items they might need help with, as well as notes celebrating acts of good service.
People want to feel comfortable and secure in the place they choose to live. Showing kindness to your neighbors and local acquaintances can help create a happy community.
Find a blood drive near you and donate blood to help people in need.
In lieu of gifts for your birthday or another holiday, ask guests to donate to your favorite charity in your name.
Donate goods to local nonprofit organizations like the library, pet rescue, preschool, thrift shop or soup kitchen.
Volunteer in your community. Stop by a local organization and ask what types of jobs you could volunteer for.
Sign up for a charity walk/run. By participating in fundraising events within your community, you keep those programs alive for your friends and neighbors.
Have fun with this! Follow your passions and the passions of those that you surround yourself with.
Pay it forward this month and throughout the holiday season.
Best,
Manal
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