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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
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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 195 min read
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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 121 min read
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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 121 min read
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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 185 min read
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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 81 min read
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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 152 min read
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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 103 min read
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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 93 min read
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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 82 min read
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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 73 min read
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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 43 min read
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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 33 min read
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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 14 min read
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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 174 min read
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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 61 min read
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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 61 min read
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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 221 min read
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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 132 min read
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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 22 min read
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You Can Start Leading With Kindness Today!
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