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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

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

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

Some (might be controversial and unpopular) thoughts on why increased use of AI is leading to a decrease in kindness. I've noticed...

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...

There are many myths about kindness and Kind Leadership. One of the most prevalent is that kindness means putting up with 'bad...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kindness isn't about perfection. It's about challenging yourself and others to be as kind as you can be...and reflect, apologize and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

When, as a leader, was the last time you reached out and asked for help? For me, it was yesterday!  My aunt and uncle haven’t been...

As 2024 winds down and you start gearing up for 2025, please remember that setting and achieving goals aren’t the only - or most...

You can break the Vicious Circle of Unkindness by taking action and speaking out when you feel like you are being treated unkindly. So...

As well as modeling how to be kind through their own words and behaviors, Kind Leaders don't tolerate unkindness in others. One of the...