This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Bonnie Hayden Cheng, Author of The Return on Kindness and Andrew Chow, author of Cryptomania: Hype, Hope, and the Fall of FTX's Billion-Dollar Fintech Empire. Dr. Bonnie Hayden Chen discussed her book "The Return on Kindness," emphasizing the importance of kindness in leadership. She debunked myths about kindness being a weakness, highlighting its tangible benefits. Chen introduced the RISE model for kind leadership: Role Modeling, Intentional Flexibility, Supportive Action, Energy, and Equipping. Andrew Chow discussed his book "Crypto Mania," detailing the 2022 crypto crash and the rise of risky actors like Sam Bankman-Fried and Do Kwon. He noted the impact of macroeconomic factors and the role of regulatory changes in shaping the crypto market's future. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.