In times of uncertainty, kindness is a powerful tool. It’s not just a personal value—it’s a leadership superpower. By embracing kindness, leaders can create spaces where empathy and authenticity thrive, empowering their teams even in the toughest moments.
Lately, it seems like everyone I talk to is feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Research shows that a 15-minute power nap between 2-4 pm is significant in boosting energy and productivity.
Stop and smell the roses. This process is a wonderful metaphor for life. Taking a chance to plant something new can be intimidating, much like making significant changes in our lives.
Becoming kinder is not a one-time thing. It takes practice and effort, but it’s not as hard as it seems. In fact, it’s the small acts of kindness that can make a significant impact on your life and the lives of those around you.
If someone asked me how my week was attending CORE at Heroic Public Speaking this week in Lambertville, NJ, the first word that would come to mind is INTENTIONAL. Here is a look into my intentional discoveries from the HPS CORE event.
We are currently living in a time when it feels as if we are not doing enough, yet, we are also busier than ever. With the end of the year quickly approaching and to-do lists stacking up, staying grounded in the small, intentional ways we can positively impact the world has never been more important.
As we return from summer adventures, managers have the unique opportunity to harness the momentum of summer R&R. It’s hard not to feel like the change of the season is a new year. As people are returning from their summer vacations and much-needed rest and relaxation, organizations and their managers have an opportunity to elevate their workplaces and prolong these feelings.
How does an organization handle unexpected challenges that impact its customers? If you are the management at Crater Lake National Park Lodges, you handle it quickly and with as much communication as possible. In fact, we were impressed at the speed with which we learned of the challenge.
The importance of a name could be more than you may realize. Last night, was our first “Kindness Catalyst” workplace cohort with 20 employees from a financial institution based in 13 different Asian countries. We will be working together for the next several weeks, so I knew I wanted all of us to be comfortable using each other’s names.