We all know that it is more blessed to give than to receive, a particularly apt rule during the holiday season. But what you may not know is that people who are givers in both their personal and working lives — through mentoring, fundraising, monetary donations, volunteering time, making introductions and sharing their expertise — land at the top of the success ladder.

In today's show I provide my personal account of my experience as it pertains to charitable giving through the www.72HoursToKeyWest.com bike ride and www.TinyHandsFoundation.org and how it has helped my business grow.