Practice Mindful Kindness

There are two components of mindful kindness:

1. Consideration and action regarding the social conditions, practices, and policies that prevent employees from finding the good in human nature.
2. Random acts of kindness conducted in mindful ways that are sensitive, inclusive, and equitable.

Both of these components focus on treating everyone with mutual care and respect:

• Practice honesty with consideration. Brutal feedback is not kind. Be clear, direct, and compassionate.
• Show you care with unconditional acceptance. While you might not like or accept certain behavior, separate the action from the person.
• Step through fear to do what is right, right now. Be courageous, and practice justice and compassion for all.
• Welcome others into your circle. Extend kindness to everyone; grow your circle of friends.

Even the smallest acts of mindful kindness can go a long way, especially under the microscopic gaze of others. While the biochemical boost is powerful, research has found it only lasts three to four minutes. That's why it's so important to make kindness an ongoing daily practice.

Dr. Maynard Brusman
Consulting Psychologist amp; Executive Coach

Trusted Leadership Advisor
Emotional intelligence and Mindful Leadership Consultant
San Francisco Bay Area and Beyond!
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I coach emotionally intelligent and mindful leaders to cultivate trust and full engagement in a purpose-driven culture who produce results.