Giving and Thanksgiving

About this episode

Gerry Baker discusses the importance of giving and philanthropy with John Studzinski, who shares insights from his new book.

The time of year when we express our gratitude for our many blessings offer an opportunity to reflect on the importance of giving. On this episode of Free Expression, Gerry Baker speaks with financier John Studzinski, who shares lessons learned from his own philanthropy in a new book, “A Talent for Giving, Creating a More Generous Society That Benefits Everyone.” They discuss the projects he started to show the difference between philanthropy and charity, why giving can be a currency for change, and what can be done to broaden what he calls the “community of mankind.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Gerry Baker

Guest: John Studzinski

Topics covered

• philanthropy
• charity
• giving
• community
• Thanksgiving
• gratitude

Keywords

• philanthropy
• charity
• Thanksgiving
• generosity
• community of mankind

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: A Talent for Giving, Creating a More Generous Society That Benefits Everyone

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