This edition is inspired by Tim Richards CBE, the Founder and CEO of Vue Entertainment, who was recently appointed a trustee of the Tate Gallery in London.

I asked him, “What will being a trustee add to your life?” He responded, “An opportunity to give back.”

There’s something extraordinary in contribution.

Beyond the obvious good it creates in the world, giving back holds a transformative potency, physiologically, emotionally, spiritually, and strategically.

This week, I invite you to consider what giving means in your life, not as a concept but as a practice. Whether you’re mentoring a junior colleague, investing in a community initiative, or simply offering your presence and kindness to someone in need, these moments carry more weight than we often realise.

The Science of Giving

Modern neuroscience now confirms what spiritual traditions have long known: contribution is not only good for the world, it’s good for you.

Studies from the University of British Columbia and Harvard Business School have shown that individuals who give, whether it be money, time, or support, report higher levels of happiness than those who don’t. When we give, the brain releases serotonin (the feel-good chemical), dopamine, and oxytocin, the same neurotransmitters that flood our systems when we experience deep joy or connection.

Even more remarkably, research published in the journal Scientific American found that acts of kindness boost serotonin levels not just in the giver, but also in the receiver and even in those who witness the act. This ripple effect creates a field of upliftment and generosity around us. One small moment of kindness truly has the power to shift a room, a relationship, or even an entire company culture.

You can watch Wayne Dyer speak on the spiritual essence of giving here:
Wayne Dyer on Giving: YouTube Talk

Giving in Leadership

When you lead from a place of contribution, everything changes. You create loyalty, not just compliance. You inspire vision, not just productivity. And you build trust, the currency of leadership.

Great leaders know that true influence is built not through control but through generosity of time, insight, presence, and belief. A leader who invests in the growth of others, who gives credit, listens generously and supports people beyond performance metrics, is the leader others want to follow.

Companies with strong giving cultures tend to have lower turnover, higher employee engagement, and greater innovation. Research by Deloitte shows that organisations that encourage social impact through giving initiatives experience enhanced employee satisfaction and increased brand loyalty. In other words, contribution doesn’t dilute performance. It amplifies it.

A Personal Inquiry

As you reflect on your own leadership and life, consider:

• Where am I holding back when I could be giving more freely?
• What do I have — wisdom, experience, time, resources — that others need?
• Who could I quietly uplift today without recognition or reward?

This isn’t about martyrdom or overextending yourself. It’s about aligning with a deeper principle of leadership: that what you give, you grow.

And when giving becomes part of who you are — not just what you do — you’ll find yourself replenished in ways that success alone can never provide.

You Are the Cause

Giving isn’t an obligation. It’s a choice to be cause in the matter of your world. A choice to create impact. And a choice to live in alignment with something far greater than yourself.

Let your leadership be generous. Let your power be used to elevate others.

Because that’s the mark of a true Renaissance Man.

With Love, blessings and a deep belief in your greatness,