Before #empathy became a buzzword in business (finally!), before #worklifebalance and #workplaceexperience part of organizations' SOPs, before there was a MotivationCheck | Learning Made Easy. bringing accessible #softskills microlearnings to the Fortune 100, there was Tim Sanders and his groundbreaking business book, "Love is the Killer App."
Sanders' thesis is pretty simple and warrants expeditious embrace by those seeking to transform #culture, #satisfaction, and #engagement, perhaps now more than ever. In "LITKA," he advocates for operating in business (life) from a place of abundance in lieu of scarcity -- sharing one's knowledge / network / compassion with others with the sole goal of making your network successful. In essence, sow good will with no hidden agenda.
Sounds altruistic? Totally.
Makes sense in business, as well as in your private life? Without a doubt.
I gave the book as a gift to prospects for years after hearing Sanders speak at the Willow Creek Leadership Conference in Chicago. The book transformed my perspective and birthed several truly impactful / memorable conversations about the value of applying Sanders' perspective in the workplace / marketplace, including with clients Lou Nowikas and Brian Schwagerl, Esq., MCR at Hearst in the early-aughts. Just as the Hearst team / org were always lightyears ahead of their time when it came to just about everything (seriously, everything), here we were sitting high up on 57th Street ~20 years ago strategizing how best to feed the hearts and futures of team members at work. They were speaking Sanders-ese before even reading the book!
Both gentlemen went on to mentor our personnel, as well as establish new standards for office life (including making workspaces more female-friendly via mindful design of desks, cubbies and cubicles) and #LEED construction. Both changed the culture and the infrastructure of Hearst Tower as much as they also changed the NYC skyline. Both were generous with their time and knowledge with me during a period when time was scarce, at best.
Who can you help today, be generous with? Who can you open a door for or offer encouragement to? What life can you make even an iota better by speaking life into it?
I write this often -- "from tiny acorns, mighty oaks grow." What acorns can you plant today for the sake of building a forest of goodwill in the future? Funny thing is: those trees may one day bring you or someone you love the shade or resources you need, while in the process having made life that much sweeter for everyone.
Kindness always wins.
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More than ever, what the world of work needs now is KINDNESS.
When we are kind to our peers, our team mates, our customers and our partners, we produce more kindness in the world. We give others a better life experience. We promote kindness in our culture. We help others grow in their kindness and in turn, the influence spreads even faster than negativity.
But how do we bring kindness to work everyday? It's not something you do just because that's your nature. Why? Because the day's distractions get in the way. Our needs get in the way.
Recently, I had an epiphany about how to bring kindness to work every single day ... regardless of the environment you are surrounded by. So that's what I'm sharing in this video: Three ways to consistently bring kindness to work.
For those who know me from my book "Love is the Killer App," this should ring a familiar tone. It's an extension of what I call "The Lovecat Way."
I don't know who needs to see this video today, but you do. Please share it or comment below for reach. Your influence matters. Kindness always wins. Pass it on.
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CXO, Writer, and Executive Editor
1moWhat a powerful message! 😊 Kindness truly is a transformative force in the workplace. I'm excited to watch your video and learn more about The Lovecat Way." It's inspiring to see how small acts of kindness can ripple out and create a positive culture. Thank you for sharing this, Tim! 🌟😊 #KindnessMatters #WorkplaceCulture