Kindness at Work
06/24/22 • 26 min
Too many of us have been taught that being kind, especially at work or in other positions of leadership is "weak".
But, we will say that again. KINDNESS is a SUPERPOWER.
How can you bring more kindness to your workplace, organization, or leadership style? And, what can get in your way and how to overcome that when you know kindness is the direction for you?
Show Notes:
Welcome and Hellos:
*Short discussion on time and energy management. (1:40)
*Introduction to this week’s topic. (4:34)
*Louise and Kim’s thoughts on the word kindness. (5:43)
*What does James Rhee say about kindness at work in his TedTalk The Value of Kindness at Work? (11:10)
*What is kindness truly about? how do we communicate from a place of authenticity and humanity? (14:45)
*Louise recommends Julie Adam’s book “Imperfectly Kind” as a great resource for kindness as it relates to leadership. (15:13)
*Kim recommends the "Doing Good Business Podcast” with Laura Heacock and Kelly Stewart as another resource for how to implement kindness into your business and leadership. (16.36)
*What can random acts of kindness and plays into kindness in the workplace? (18:00)
*Discussion on the importance of language when creating a culture of kindness in your business. (21:18)
*What do you see as kindness in leadership? Please share how kindness shows up in your workplace or give examples of what you consider a kind leader. Leave a comment on our LinkedIn or YouTube page. (22:23)
*Golden Nugget (23:45)
RESOURCES:
Doing (good) Business Podcast with Lara Heacock and Kelly Stewart
The Value of Kindness at Work - Ted talk by James Rhee
Imperfectly Kind: Why Kindness is the Must Have Superpower You Need to Lead by Julie Adam
Connect with us directly:
You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain
You can find all things Louise here.
Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here
You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.
Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at [email protected].
Join a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries community and mentorship program.
Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program.
Too many of us have been taught that being kind, especially at work or in other positions of leadership is "weak".
But, we will say that again. KINDNESS is a SUPERPOWER.
How can you bring more kindness to your workplace, organization, or leadership style? And, what can get in your way and how to overcome that when you know kindness is the direction for you?
Show Notes:
Welcome and Hellos:
*Short discussion on time and energy management. (1:40)
*Introduction to this week’s topic. (4:34)
*Louise and Kim’s thoughts on the word kindness. (5:43)
*What does James Rhee say about kindness at work in his TedTalk The Value of Kindness at Work? (11:10)
*What is kindness truly about? how do we communicate from a place of authenticity and humanity? (14:45)
*Louise recommends Julie Adam’s book “Imperfectly Kind” as a great resource for kindness as it relates to leadership. (15:13)
*Kim recommends the "Doing Good Business Podcast” with Laura Heacock and Kelly Stewart as another resource for how to implement kindness into your business and leadership. (16.36)
*What can random acts of kindness and plays into kindness in the workplace? (18:00)
*Discussion on the importance of language when creating a culture of kindness in your business. (21:18)
*What do you see as kindness in leadership? Please share how kindness shows up in your workplace or give examples of what you consider a kind leader. Leave a comment on our LinkedIn or YouTube page. (22:23)
*Golden Nugget (23:45)
RESOURCES:
Doing (good) Business Podcast with Lara Heacock and Kelly Stewart
The Value of Kindness at Work - Ted talk by James Rhee
Imperfectly Kind: Why Kindness is the Must Have Superpower You Need to Lead by Julie Adam
Connect with us directly:
You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain
You can find all things Louise here.
Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here
You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.
Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at [email protected].
Join a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries community and mentorship program.
Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program.
Previous Episode
Permission to Fail
What would be possible in your life, your career, or your business if you gave yourself permission to fail?
On this week's show, Louise & Kim do exactly that... give you the permission you need to fail & make mistakes in all the nooks and crannies that makes up your life... including in the workplace and with your career.
Don't forget to leave a comment and let us know your golden nuggets from this episode.
Show Notes:
* Who remembers what Betamax is? (:56)
* Challenges when things are a bit different in your routines (4:50)
* Introduction to this week's topic - Permission to Fail (7:10)
* What does the word fail mean to you? (8:25)
* What does Elizabeth Day say about failure? All "should's aside" (10:25)
* Where did you take risks? (15:00)
* What words come up or feelings when you are about to fail? (16:20)
* What does it mean to fail faster? (17:00)
* How have work environments fueled failure? (19:55)
* What it feels like to be in an environment where you’re allowed to fail. (21:50)
* How do you approach failure when you are a "perfectionist or recovering perfectionist"?(23:40)
* How do you handle failure with your kids?(27:40)
* The difference between "fact" or "feeling". (32:32)
* What can I learn from this so called failure? (34:45)
* You are the scientist not the experiment. (35:50)
* Simple is not always easy. (36:19)
* Golden Nugget time. (36:40)
RESOURCES:
Fail Fast, Fail Often: How Losing Can Help You Win by John Krumboltz and Ryan Babineaux
How to Fail: Everything I’ve Ever Learned From Things Going Wrong by Elizabeth Day (podcast)
Give Yourself Permission to Fail - Mindfulness for Beginners (audio)
Connect with us directly:
You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain
You can find all things Louise here.
Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here
You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.
Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at [email protected].
Join a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries community and mentorship program.
Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program.
Next Episode
Showing Up As Yourself
Summary:
We hear the word "authenticity" and are asked to "show up as ourselves" quite often these days. But, what does it really mean and what does it take to do that - especially in a leadership capacity?
Louise & Kim take a look at the topic of being authentically yourself at work and uncover some golden nuggets you can be more aligned with both your work and your company or organization.
Show Notes:
Welcome and hellos:
*Looking back on personal and professional goals and the weekly wrap-up (2:27)
*Introduction to this week's topic: Showing up as yourself. (9:38)
*What does it mean to be authentically you? (10:04)
*Your values change throughout your life. (10:57)
*Your values in action and tools to assess that (11:53)
*How do you bring your values forward in leadership and show up as your authentic self at work? (13:16)
*There are different leadership styles. Find which one works best for you and your situation. (17:51)
*"True leadership stems from individuality" - Cheryl Sandberg (18:47)
*Authenticity makes a great leader so emulating someone else's leadership style won't work. (19:42)
*Show up as yourself by leading with your values. (22:55)
*Tools to help uncover your authentic self. (24:47)
*All great leaders were pioneers of their time. (28:29)
*We need those who are willing to be those nonconformists and authentic in their values to progress as leaders and in leadership. (31:60)
*Golden Nugget time. (33:49)
*Next week's topic: Psychological Safety (35:39)
RESOURCES:
You Are a Badass by Jen SinceroDaring Greatly by Brené Brown
Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant
Think Again by Adam Grant
Connect with us directly:
You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain
You can find all things Louise here.
Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here
You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.
Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at [email protected].
Join a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries community and mentorship program.
Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program.
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