Just watched the latest episode of Oprah’s The Big Give. (And I’m commited to keeping this post far shorter than the last Big Give post!)
The final words of the judge Malaak Compton-Rock really get at what I mean when I teach seminar attendees and coaching clients they need to engage. If we’re not connecting [...]
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The Big Give - Georgia
March 31st, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: 2. Engage · Oprah's "The Big Give"
Oprah’s The Big Give - Miami
March 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment
This was the It Could Happen to You episode of Oprah’s The Big Give!
I suspect, most viewers thought it’d be incredibly easy to give away $100,000 in 24 hours, even with the quirky restrictions. But it’s not as easy as it seems!
First I want to highlight a couple lessons donors can learn from this [...]
Tags: 4. Love (Stewardship) · Oprah's "The Big Give"
“The Big Give” stirs up conflict
March 25th, 2008 · 1 Comment
On LinkedIn.com, I asked what people think of “Oprah’s ‘The Big Give’” now that it’s been on for a month.
Little did I know how deeply emotional the responses would be!
Most people answering are hostile to reality tv, the premise of the show, and Oprah’s intent. It’s really amazing!
Some of the points are well taken. [...]
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Oprah’s The Big Give - Houston
March 17th, 2008 · No Comments
Another episode of Oprah’s Big Give.
I’ve watched all three episodes in three different ways:
via recording on my DVR
on TV like I did in the 1990’s
on abc.com!
Who knew TV shows could be so adaptable to technology?
This week’s program brought out two interesting themes: creative engagement of donors and the dangers of [...]
Tags: 2. Engage · 3. Ask · Odd · Oprah's "The Big Give"
Lessons from the Big Give
March 9th, 2008 · 5 Comments
Last week, I blogged about what I like about Oprah’s show “The Big Give” and about my concerns.
I still like it. I loved the way the guys teamed up for the Denver orphanage. The shock and gratitude on the directors face moved me to tears.
Another person got voted off. His “kindness” was considered weak and [...]
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The Big Give
March 3rd, 2008 · 9 Comments
I just watched the premier of The Big Give. (Thank God for a DVR! )
I really liked it.
I was really touched by the examples of people bringing community together. Like the woman who’s husband was shot. Wow. They all pulled together. And the balloons. How cool that the family will forever have a [...]
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