How can leading with kindness make you a more effective leader at work?

Leadership isn’t just about setting goals or driving results—it’s about how we make others feel in the process. 

Leading with kindness can transform a workplace, a team, or even a single interaction. It shows others that you value them as people, not just as contributors.

Take a moment today to recognize someone’s specific strength or effort. Instead of a general “Great job,” try something more detailed, like, “Your creative approach to solving that problem really stood out—it made a big difference to the team.” Specific praise feels more authentic and shows that you’re paying attention.

This small act can boost confidence, foster trust, and create a positive work culture where people feel seen and appreciated. Kindness doesn’t require grand gestures. It starts with genuine moments like this.

What’s one specific thing you can praise someone for today? 

Let’s make kindness a leadership standard, not an exception. 💡