How do you feel today? 125) Jonathan Berry
Jan 4, 2026
Jonathan Berry runs an environmental consultancy and founded The Kindness Forecast to promote kindness. He shares how kindness transformed his life and saved him during tough times. Jonathan discusses the importance of fostering kindness in business culture for better performance. His unique initiatives, like gifting coffee and conducting mindfulness training, aim to rebuild community connections. He emphasizes making small changes that can lead to significant impacts on others, advocating for a kinder and more connected society.
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Saved By A Stranger's Kindness
- Jonathan was born 11 weeks premature and a consultant returned from holiday to perform a life-saving operation.
- He credits that act of kindness with giving him a sense of responsibility to live meaningfully.
A Teen Moment That Shaped Purpose
- Jonathan watched a That's Life episode about Nicholas Winton which inspired him at age 13.
- Seeing one person's impact on hundreds of lives convinced him kindness can create massive ripples.
Kindness Improves Workplace Performance
- Jonathan believes kindness is innate but often discouraged by business culture that prizes toughness.
- He finds authentic workplaces where people can be themselves perform better and retain staff.
