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Feb 5, 2023Liked by Admired Leadership

Well said! Based on my experience, this is the fundamental missing link in leaders that struggle to connect. People want kind and competent leaders and it is not only possible but necessary to have both. Leadership is the business of people. And everyone can use a little extra kindness in their life. People remember how you made them feel. Kindness is magic.

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Kindness is critical, but discussing kindness is equally important. Subconsciously the population attributes kindness with weakness because as a society we have been taught to adopt this thought patten.

What would happen if leaders talked about being kind, but not weak?

What if this approach became a set expectation for each of their reports?

The result could produce two powerful sides of the same coin. The employee will recognize their own kindness and strengths, and in turn begin to recognize the kindness and strengths of their leader. Kindness in silence is like that tree falling in the dessert. Did it really happen? Let's talk about it. Let's grow others, not just ourselves. Exceptional article, team. Well done! Keep them coming!

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