Cruel and stupid are everywhere. That’s a big part of why I created my business—to create a safe little island of kind and smart for myself, my team, and my clients.
And I don’t (only) mean the usual cast of bullies and bigots. What’s more insidious are the cruel and stupid forces that creep into everything: power dynamics, incentives, organizational behaviors. All too often, cruel and stupid become the culture. They become the business model.
Combatting all of that with kind and smart counter-moves takes strength and courage. But playfully. It happens in daily practices—how we engage and share with each other, how we uplift each other, how we strive for the best.
It also comes forward by committing to the idea that helping people get their best thinking out into the world makes this world a better place. People feel whole when their voices ring true.
Whatever else I want my company to do, THIS is what we’re about.
Much love to you all, and Happy Solstice!
10 Kindness Imperatives
2021-02-11
