“Imagine if all the people who want to change the world knew they could.” Jim Lord is set on a mission to not only make the world a better place but to help others realize they can do the same, creating a world filled with people who know they’ve made a difference with their lives. Jim, author of Bounce Back Higher and creator of “The Philanthropic Quest,” is committed to championing the power of people  who have the heart, the values, and the capabilities to take humanity to new heights. He does this all by  leading group programs, mentoring coaches and consultants, and working with a select few private clients.   Let’s dive right into this conversation and learn how seeing the glass half full can help celebrate what you have and how investing in ourselves can ripple out and affect others.   [00:01 - 6:26] Opening Segment   I introduce Jim Lord How Jim is impacting the world with his work  People usually want to make a difference  Why do people give?  Ask for the story  Ambiguity is a gift [06:27 - 17:56] Focusing on Solutions not Problems Jim’s thoughts on AI - Appreciative Inquiry  Getting to the solution, not focusing on the problem  Pay attention to what is working  Get a glimpse of the positive  Stand on the things that work  Life giving properties of a situation  The lens of an organization It’s not about knowledge  Imagination and wisdom  Dealing with person to person conflict  Start at the agreement stage  Don’t come in thinking you know Who you are and how we live [17:57 - 41:07] The Glass Half Full Jim talks about the notion of ‘contribution’  Stay grounded in humility  The importance of awareness  The art of acting on intention  Letting positive thoughts escape your mouth  Seeing need vs. seeing resources Pay attention to the full not the empty Going from hatefulness to understanding Difference is nourishment  ‘What happened to you?’  Take a breath - power of the pause How to practice this in the current time we’re in The analogy of black ice Happy in the present  A word about Conspiracy of Goodness Network [41:08 - 53:12] Depths Required to Reach Heights? Jim’s thoughts on depths to achieve heights  The value the pause  Strategic draw back  What kind of world do you want? Focus on people first  The power of your presence  Use your influence  [53:13 - 59:10] Closing Segment Jim’s advice for next steps  Remember the pause  People have a desire to make a difference  Connect with Jim Links below What proves to Jim that it’s still an amazing world Final announcements    Tweetable Quotes: “The act of contribution actually is a way to really connect with another person or community…” - Jim Lord “If you can just get a glimpse, just a glimpse, of something that is positive you then can gain the confidence and… a strong place to stand to deal with, ‘come what may.’” - Jim Lord “Instead of being hateful, seek to understand.” - Jim Lord Resources Mentioned: Books: The Raising of Money TBD - To Be Determined Illusions   Videos: The Power of the Pause   Podcast Episodes: Good Thing Bad Thing, Who Knows?   Connect with Jim on LinkedIn. Email quest@jimlord.org with your name to get a free copy of “What Kind of World do You Want?”. Be sure to check out https://leadershipphilanthropy.com/ and start building the world you want to see!   Conspiracy of Goodness Links: Conspiracy of Goodness Network   https://conspiracyofgoodnessnetwork.com/    Conspiracy of Goodness on Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/goodnessnetwork/    Dr. Lynda's Book:   https://www.dr-lynda.com/book/happiness    Ever Widening Circles   https://everwideningcircles.com/    EWC APP:   https://everwideningcircles.com/good-news-app-ever-widening-circles-app/    Affiliate Partners   http://everwideningcircles.com/partners    Donate!   https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=I-nvmUrlbDfU67bRoWWdOhFxiAM_W81jtIFBGCYzfCL6fG8oSUOg9ONIL9WR8LDjLEeYj0&country.x=US&locale.x=US    EWC Ed:   https://e