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My TEDxBoston Talk!
Why You Need to Lead With Kindness & 5 Steps You Can Take to Start Now So excited to share my TEDxBoston Talk about Kind Leadership....

Karyn Ross
Oct 14, 20221 min read


Kind Leaders Know That Nothing is Perfect - And That is Okay!
As a leader, once you accept that nothing and no one is perfect, everything is actually perfect! A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with a wrinkle in my retina. The good news is that I can still see out of my left eye and that the condition is unlikely to get worse. The bad news is that the vision in my left eye is blurry (like someone taped a piece of tape over the middle of my glasses) and it's unlikely to get any better. A new glasses prescription has helped some, but truth

Karyn Ross
Nov 19, 20255 min read


The Difference Between Conversation and Debate
There is a big difference between having a conversation and having a debate. And I’m afraid that people have forgotten how to have...

Karyn Ross
Sep 12, 20251 min read


Empathy is Real
Empathy isn’t something that’s made up. It’s something that is learned and practiced. It’s learned from watching and experiencing how...

Karyn Ross
Sep 12, 20251 min read


AI is not your friend (literally)...
Some (might be controversial and unpopular) thoughts on why increased use of AI is leading to a decrease in kindness. I've noticed...

Karyn Ross
Aug 18, 20255 min read


Recognition is Kind...and Key!
I went out to dinner with my son last night. We decided to eat at a restaurant he used to work at that is now under new ownership. While...

Karyn Ross
Jul 8, 20251 min read


Putting Up With Bad Behavior isn't Kind to Anyone
There are many myths about kindness and Kind Leadership. One of the most prevalent is that kindness means putting up with 'bad...

Karyn Ross
Apr 15, 20252 min read


Being Kind Doesn't Mean People Will Take Advantage of You!
If the common myth that people will take advantage of you if you are kind is holding you back from practicing kindness, it's time to...

Karyn Ross
Apr 10, 20253 min read


Kind and Nice are Two Different Things!
It's easy to get confused and think that being kind and being nice are the same thing. They aren't. Here's why you need to be clear on...

Karyn Ross
Apr 9, 20253 min read


It's Tough (And Necessary) to Practice Kindness in Unkind Times
It's hard to practice kindness when you are in fear and times are tough. That's when it's the most important to practice, though! Day 5...

Karyn Ross
Apr 8, 20252 min read


Kindness Isn't Innate. You Need to Practice It!
Contrary to a common belief, people aren't born kind. They learn how to be kind (or unkind) from their leaders and by struggling to...

Karyn Ross
Apr 7, 20253 min read


No One is Perfectly Kind All the Time...Including Me...and You!
Kindness isn't about perfection. It's about challenging yourself and others to be as kind as you can be...and reflect, apologize and...

Karyn Ross
Apr 4, 20253 min read


Kindness isn't Like Putting Your Own Oxygen Mask on Before Helping Others
Kindness and oxygen are similar in that it is impossible to live without each of them every day. But practicing self-kindness isn't the...

Karyn Ross
Apr 3, 20253 min read


23 Reflections on What I've Learned About Kindness and Kind Leadership
It's almost my birthday! To celebrate, I'm going to write twenty-three short reflections on what I've learned throughout my almost 63...

Karyn Ross
Apr 1, 20254 min read


Why is Work so Awful?
It's Monday. Did you have a great sleep last night, or did you toss and turn and dread getting up and going to work? Recently, I read an...

Karyn Ross
Feb 17, 20254 min read


Focus on the Means - The How!
Leading with kindness means focusing on "the means" or how you get there, just as seriously as you focus on the "ends"! A quick reminder...

Karyn Ross
Feb 6, 20251 min read


Reintroducing The Kind Leader: A Practical Guide to Eliminating Fear, Creating Trust and Leading with Kindness
By Karyn Ross Kind Leaders are the best kind of leaders because they work to reduce and eliminate fear and create trust by including and...

Karyn Ross
Feb 6, 20251 min read


Kind Leaders' Words & Actions Help People Grow!
Quick question for you: How did the last interaction with your leader make you feel? Did it make you feel motivated and excited to come...

Karyn Ross
Jan 22, 20251 min read


Three Reasons Kind Leaders Need to Say Thank You!
I have a quick question for you today… Leaders… when was the last time you thanked a team member for their time and effort, even if they...

Karyn Ross
Jan 13, 20252 min read


Kind Leaders Help Team Members Shine!
By listening with open eyes, open ears, open mind and open heart! How did you sleep last night? Were you feeling nervous about heading...

Karyn Ross
Jan 2, 20252 min read
You Can Start Leading With Kindness Today!
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