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The strongest leaders don't demand respect. They give it first. Here's what kindness in leadership actually looks like: 1. "Why isn't this done yet?" ↳ Instead: "What obstacles are you facing? Let's solve them together." 2. "That's not how we do things." ↳ Instead: "Help me understand your thinking on this approach." 3. "Just follow the process." ↳ Instead: "What would you change about this process?" 4. "I need this by tomorrow." ↳ Instead: "What's a realistic timeline for this?" 5. "Who made this mistake?" ↳ Instead: "What can we learn from this?" The difference? Traditional management controls behavior. Kindness in leadership builds ownership. When you lead with kindness: • Trust grows naturally • Innovation flows freely • Mistakes become learning opportunities • Your team solves problems before they reach you Kindness isn't a weakness. It's the confidence to put people before power. ♻️ Share to build better leadership cultures 🔔 Follow Carmen Morin for more
Thanks for sharing, Carmen
This is one of my favorite things to share with others and instill in my offices and life. Be kind.
Carmen Morin Such a valuable reminder, respect is earned through the way we treat people, especially in challenging moments. Leading with kindness turns feedback into collaboration and mistakes into opportunities to grow.
This captures something crucial: leaders who scale fastest optimize for capability, not compliance. The shift from "Who made this mistake?" to "What can we learn from this?" transforms teams from defensive to proactive. I've seen how psychological safety accelerates decision-making, people bring solutions instead of just problems. The "realistic timeline" question is gold. It turns potential stress into collaborative planning and usually results in better estimates and stronger commitment. Have you found specific situations where this kindness-first approach faces the most resistance?
Carmen Morin Kindness is not a soft skill, but the very foundation of a leader's strength. True authority is not taken by force, but given freely by those you serve. A leader's greatest power lies not in their ability to command, but in their capacity to care. When you lead with your heart, your team will follow with theirs.
Leading with respect and care fosters ownership, trust, and growth, creating a team culture where people feel supported and motivated to contribute their best. Great perspective, Carmen Morin.
Thanks for sharing, Carmen We know so very little about anything, really. Rather than being judgmental of others, learning why we are is key to behaving with kindness toward others.
Carmen Morin, this is a powerful reminder of how kindness can transform leadership. Your insights are invaluable for creating a culture of trust and collaboration in any organization.
When you give kindness, it often returns in unexpected ways, It builds trust, respect and strong relationship.
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