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Why Kindness Is More Than a “Nice Idea”

Why Kindness Is More Than a “Nice Idea”

Have you ever worked somewhere that just didn’t feel kind?

Perhaps people in the organization didn’t feel very well connected. No one took the time to learn about each other, maybe because they didn’t have time or possibly because they didn’t really care. Maybe no one said anything outright rude, but people seemed tired and overwhelmed constantly. Over time, that kind of environment wears people down.

Now think about the opposite.

A place where people feel seen. Where someone notices your effort. Where leaders take the time to say thank you or ask how you’re really doing.

That difference isn’t small. It changes everything.

To Rest Is to Trust: What a Sabbatical Taught Me

To Rest Is to Trust: What a Sabbatical Taught Me

Every living being needs rest. We feel like we’ve been conditioned to power through exhaustion instead of honoring it. Choosing to hibernate or take sabbatical in December felt perfectly in line with the natural world.

So what did I do on sabbatical?

I gave myself permission…

Curiosity: The Secret to a Kinder 2025?

Curiosity: The Secret to a Kinder 2025?

In the fast-paced, high-pressure work environments of today, acts of kindness often seem like a luxury. Yet, as I’ve shared countless times as The Kindness Catalyst, kindness is no longer just a “nice to have” trait in the workplace—it’s a critical ingredient for thriving organizations.

How to Bolster Resilience

How to Bolster Resilience

Hustle and bustle season has arrived! Kids are back at school, fall sports are underway, holiday season is quickly approaching, and we have just begun our final quarter of the year. Needless to say, people will be under a lot of pressure for the next few months.