You Are Not A Frog How to Be Kind Instead of Nice (and Why it Matters)
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Mar 3, 2025 Graham Allcott, author and founder of Think Productive, dives into the transformative power of kindness at work. He distinguishes authentic kindness from mere niceness, explaining how it fosters trust and resilience in teams. The discussion highlights strategies for compassionate leadership, emphasizing the need to prioritize people over productivity. Allcott shares insights on creating psychological safety, balancing work with personal well-being, and cultivating a culture of kindness, ultimately showing how these practices lead to healthier, more productive work environments.
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Kindness vs Niceness
- Kindness is not the same as niceness; niceness avoids truth, kindness delivers truth with grace.
- True kindness requires bravery and skill to give honest feedback while supporting growth.
Adopt Abundance Mindset
- Practice abundance mindset by telling yourself "I am enough" and "There is enough".
- This mental shift rewires your brain away from scarcity toward kindness and cooperation.
Clear Expectations Are Kind
- Set clear expectations by defining vision, values, and individual contributions clearly.
- Clarity fosters kindness by reducing politics, tension, and misunderstandings in teams.
