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On Kindness
Rewiring Our Brains Through Habit with Alessandro Grampa
What does it mean to redefine kindness in a fast-paced, performance-driven world?In this episode of On Kindness, Alessandro, serial impact entrepreneur and founder of Wholegrain Wisdom, joins Nicole to explore the evolving definition of kindness, shifting from a logical, mind-centered approach to one rooted in the heart, love, and compassion. Alessandro shares his personal journey from the "hustle culture" mentality and severe breakdowns to embracing meditation, biohacking, and spirituality, highlighting the profound realization that true kindness begins with oneself.They delve into how acknowledging our shared humanity and focusing on self-kindness...
2025-07-15
20 min
On Kindness
Empathy, Structure, and the Future of Leadership with Jeff LeBlanc
What if kindness isn’t a soft skill — but a strategic one?In this episode, Nicole is joined by educator and leadership researcher Jeff LeBlanc, who breaks down why true kindness in the workplace goes far beyond being nice. They explore Jeff’s Engaged Empathy Leadership model, which reframes kindness as a combination of emotional connection, structure, and fairness—especially relevant in today’s multigenerational workplaces.Through personal stories and generational insights, Jeff explains why kindness isn’t about lowering expectations but raising them—with empathy, intention, and accountability. It’s a fresh, thoughtful look at how leadershi...
2025-06-23
26 min
On Kindness
Kindness with a Tap Dance and a Smile with Jane Canepa
What if being “nice” wasn’t small - it was everything?In this joyful and heartwarming episode of On Kindness, Nicole chats with Jane Canepa - publicist, event legend, teacher, tap dancer, and all-around force of kindness. From teaching thousands of students to planning city-wide events, Jane has built her life and legacy on the simple idea of showing up with a smile, remembering people’s names, and spreading kindness everywhere she goes.They explore how kindness creates connection, how laughter builds community, and why every person - from a traffic cop to a coat check at...
2025-06-10
26 min
On Kindness
Prioritizing Generosity & Kindness with Pete Kadens
What does true kindness look like when no one’s watching—and when nothing is owed in return?In this episode of On Kindness, Pete Kadens, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and impact leader, joins Nicole to explore the difference between surface-level niceness and deep, authentic kindness. From paying off a mentor’s mortgage to sending hundreds of families to college, Pete shares why kindness is most powerful when it’s unexpected, mutual, and rooted in sacrifice.They dive into how generosity can create real wealth, how empathy is a skill we can teach, and why being seen is one o...
2025-05-27
23 min
On Kindness
Kindness in Fleeting Cosmic Moments with Michael Neece
What if kindness isn’t just a personal value - but a habit that shapes the legacy we leave behind?In this episode of On Kindness, Michael Neece, keynote speaker and workplace culture advocate, joins Nicole to explore kindness on a cosmic scale - why it’s not just about niceness, but a daily practice rooted in awareness, courage, and our shared human experience.They discuss why kindness at work matters more than ever, how to build a culture where people feel safe to speak up, and why the future we leave behind is shaped by h...
2025-05-13
17 min
On Kindness
Designing Cultures of Kindness with Zach Blumenfeld
What if kindness wasn’t just a nice-to-have - but a real competitive advantage? In this episode of On Kindness, Zach Blumenfeld, Co-Founder of CultureCon, joins Nicole to unpack the powerful intersection between kindness and company culture.They explore why kindness fuels innovation, how small acts of generosity can shape entire careers, and why real culture change doesn’t start at the top - it starts with action. Zach shares his own journey from sports management to founding one of the most human-centered conferences in the country, and why he believes kindness is the long game that buil...
2025-04-29
16 min
On Kindness
The L.O.V.E 2 Lead Approach with Aaron Mikulsky
How can kindness transform the way we lead? In this episode, leadership expert and author Aaron Mikulsky explores why kindness is often misunderstood in the workplace - and how it can actually be a catalyst for stronger teams, better decisions, and lasting impact. Drawing from decades of experience in corporate America and the inspiration behind his books Love 2 Lead and Monday Motivation, Aaron shares how empathy, honesty, and psychological safety drive innovation and shape culture. We unpack the power of leading with love, why authority and compassion aren't mutually exclusive, and what it really means to show...
2025-04-14
18 min
On Kindness
Building a Kinder Workforce with Tauna Dean
How can kindness be a leadership superpower? In this episode, we sit down with Tauna Dean, Founder of Kind World Collective, to explore how radical humanity, empathy, and courage shape careers, businesses, and personal growth. Tauna shares her journey from social work to corporate leadership at Adidas to launching a purpose-driven recruiting firm. We discuss why kindness is the new currency, how vulnerability creates stronger teams, and how small acts of compassion ripple into lasting change. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on redefining success and leading with heart. 💙 On Kindness is an original podc...
2025-04-01
19 min
On Kindness
Kindness in the Justice System with Cliff Nellis
Cliff Nellis, President & CEO of the Lawndale Christian Legal Center (LCLC), is on a mission to transform the justice system through kindness, restorative justice, and holistic legal support for youth. With over 14 years leading LCLC, Cliff shares his journey - from biking across the U.S. with a Bible to pioneering Chicago’s first Restorative Justice Community Court.Join us as we dive into the power of community-driven justice, second chances, and the impact of leading with compassion.
2025-03-11
18 min
On Kindness
Making Happy Choices with Kevin Roberts & Bex Waugh
✨ When Kindness is the Core of Your Life Blend ✨In this episode, Kevin Roberts and Bex Waugh share their take on how kindness is not just a value, but the core ingredient in blending all parts of your life - work, family, friends, and self. 🌿 They dive into how this mindset creates happier teams, stronger relationships, and personal fulfillment.Here’s what you’ll learn:🌟 Make Kindness a Choice: How kindness to yourself and others drives success.🌟 The Power of Empathy: Why leadership through kindness creates better teams.🌟 Blending It A...
2025-02-25
34 min
On Kindness
Creating Your Own Culture with Ross Greenstein
✨ Creating Your Culture ✨Tune in as Ross Greenstein, founder of Brand Sauce, dives into the power of kindness in building a thriving company culture. In this episode, discover how to:🌱 Foster Connection: Simple acts of kindness create stronger relationships.🏆 Boost Employee Engagement: Recognition and pride lead to happier, motivated teams.🔑 Lead by Example: Set the tone for your workplace by prioritizing respect and support.
2025-02-18
17 min
On Kindness
A Case and a film for Kindness with Steven Sawalich
✨ When Kindness Meets Hollywood✨ Join us as we explore the science and power of kindness with Steven Sawalich, CEO of Articulus Entertainment and director of the critically acclaimed documentary Case for Kindness. This documentary on Kindness features interviews with Ben Affleck, Lady Gaga, and more. In this episode, you will learn about: Happy Teams means Productive teams: Kindness fosters a positive work environment. 👥 Vulnerability Builds Trust: Encourage open communication and support. 🤝 Find Purpose in Challenges: Help team members overcome obstacles and find new motivation. 💪
2025-02-11
21 min
On Kindness
Are you Being a Good Steward? with Jeffrey Pfeffer
✨ Kindness: More Than Just Nice, It's a strategic advantage for businesses✨ Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer, a leading expert in organizational behavior, joins us to discuss the surprising link between kindness and business success. Professor Pfeffer argues that kindness is not just a feel-good notion but a strategic business advantage. In this episode, you will learn about: Build stronger teams through kindness 👥 Improve employee well-being and engagement 💪 Drive business performance with a kinder approach 📈
2025-02-04
20 min
On Kindness
Are you Being a Good Steward? with Jeffrey Pfeffer
✨ Kindness: More Than Just Nice, It's a Strategic Advantage for Businesses ✨ Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer, a leading expert in organizational behavior, joins us to discuss the surprising link between kindness and business success. Professor Pfeffer argues that kindness is not just a feel-good notion but a strategic business advantage. In this episode, you will learn about: - Build stronger teams through kindness 👥 - Improve employee well-being and engagement 💪 - Drive business performance with a kinder approach 📈 On Kindness is an original p...
2025-01-28
20 min
On Kindness
Return on Relationship with Ted Rubin
Ted Rubin is an international keynote speaker, strategic relationship advisor, and author of the book Return on Relationships. In this week’s episode, we discuss the intentional practice of Kindness and how it is something that doesn’t always come easily but is something we can all work at every day. By inserting small reminders to ourselves and by being conscious of how our own behaviors affect others, Kindness can become a part of our everyday actions. Ted’s Socials Website: https://tedrubin.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedrubin...
2025-01-24
19 min
On Kindness
Catalyst Leadership with Cheryl Mason
Cheryl Mason is a TEDx speaker, author and CEO and Chief Catalyst of Catalyst Leadership Management. As the fourth presidentially-appointed, senate-confirmed — and the first woman and military spouse — to serve as the CEO/Chairman of the VA Board of Veterans’ Appeals, The Honorable Cheryl L. Mason has a proven track record of leading with an impactful morale-boosting, trust-based, people-centric approach. Mason also authored “Dare to Relate: Leading with a Fierce Heart.” In addition to her TEDx, she was featured on NBC’s Charlotte Today, on multiple I-Heart radio talk shows, and more than 50 podcasts. She is guest author of se...
2025-01-07
16 min
On Kindness
Kindness in Hard Conversations with David Johnson
David Johnson is the founder and managing partner of Abraxas Group, a boutique advisory firm focused on providing leadership and support services to companies in need of transformational change. He is an accomplished thought leader with multiple articles and speaking engagements on the topics of business transformation, change management, performance improvement, restructuring, turnaround, and value creation. He brings kindness into moments that can be extra difficult and shares unique perspectives on the importance of Kindness in these interactions. David also maintains a newsletter, Base of the Pyramid (https://baseofthepyramid.substack.com). He can be reached at: david@abr...
2024-12-10
19 min
On Kindness
Our Greatest Asset with Jill McDonald
Jill McDonald is a senior media thought leader, professor, and mentor who leads with the belief that Kindness is your greatest asset. Jill has more than 20 years of agency experience working across multiple industries and has been recognized for innovative and quality work through multiple awards. She coaches her students and mentees to always ask why, be curious and bring kindness into their lives and careers. Jill LinkedIn M&K Media website On Kindness is an original podcast hosted by Nicole Yelsey, co-founder of KindWorks.AI. LinkedIn Instagram
2024-11-26
16 min
On Kindness
The link between Kindness, Leadership, and Equity & Inclusion with Cecilia Pinzón
Cecilia Pinzón an international speaker and executive coach in talent development, leadership strengthening, and diversity equity and inclusion. She offers an incredible perspectives about how leadership and kindness go hand in hand and need to be applied to the 3 aspects of leading today: Leading self, leading others, and leading organizations. ‘Understanding that organizations also are changing and all the processes, the systems, the ways of working are also changing. And that is also helping leaders. Leadership needs to be humanized.’ Cecilia has over 25 years of experience leading consulting projects in talent management processes including a decade...
2024-11-19
23 min
On Kindness
Redefining success with Andrea Sanche
Andrea Sanche is a commercial litigator who brings humor, kindness, and passion into all aspects of her work and life. She is the co-managing partner at Ricketts Harris LLP where she has led the work to define ‘thoughtfulness’ as core to their beliefs as a law firm. ‘I’ve had clients tell me that. You don’t always tell me what I want to hear. But you’ll be kind in delivering….There is a way to have those relationships with clients.’ Kindness is often having the tough conversations. And having those conversations with kindness is what gives us stren...
2024-11-12
20 min
On Kindness
The Ripple Effect of Kindness with Dan Horwich
In this episode, Nicole talks to Dan Horwich. Dan discusses his perspective on Kindness, highlighting its distinction from mere niceness and emphasizing Kindness as a genuine investment in others. He shares impactful stories from his life, including a transformative family experience that illustrates the profound impact of Kindness. Dan Horwich is the President and Executive Director of CAMP IT Conferences. With a robust background in sales and management at esteemed companies like U.S. Robotics, 3Com, and Lucent Technologies, Dan has received numerous awards for his professional achievements. In 2004, he innovated a targeted conference format that prioritizes...
2024-11-05
16 min
On Kindness
Kindness in Early Education with Dr. Kelly Zonghetti
In this episode, Nicole talks to Dr. Kelly Zonghetti. Kelly discusses her perspective on Kindness, emphasizing its role as a foundational element in education. She shares valuable insights on how modeling Kindness can create a supportive school culture and enhance student learning. Dr. Kelly Zonghetti is a seasoned leader in education with 15 years of experience as an elementary school administrator. A devoted wife and mother, she skillfully balances family life with her passion for shaping the future of young learners. Kelly’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and empowering educational environment has positively impacted countless students, te...
2024-10-29
17 min
On Kindness
The Essence of Effective Leadership with Kati Karottki
In this episode, Nicole talks to Kati Karottki, a marketer, innovator, and brand builder to Fortune 500s and VC-backed start-ups alike. Kati shares their perspective on Kindness as a misunderstood superpower manifesting as candor with positive intent - inspired in part by a grad school professor and Conscious Leadership principles learned and put in action during their time as CMO in one start-up. Kati further reflects on navigating layers of relationships: with self, others, and society more broadly when exercising Kindness – and even how this translates to understanding effective brand leadership. Kati’s outlook is broad– born in the...
2024-10-22
18 min
On Kindness
The ROI of Care: How Kindness Drives Innovation with Carson Kelly
In this episode, Nicole talks to Carson Kelly. Carson emphasizes that Kindness is about understanding and alleviating the suffering of others, which he defines as an essential aspect of compassion. He shares his professional journey, rooted in a deep interest in the neurobiology of interconnectedness and the importance of relationships, which has shaped his focus on scaling compassion in organizational cultures. Carson Kelly is the founder and director of Compassion 2.0 and an entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in technology start-up management, enterprise software sales, nonprofit governance, and product development. He operates at the intersection of product...
2024-10-15
18 min
On Kindness
The Active Nature of Kindness: Transforming Leadership with Lara Heacock
In this episode, Nicole talks to Lara Heacock. Lara distinguishes the difference between "Kindness" and "niceness," emphasizing that true Kindness is active—it involves having tough conversations, advocating for others, and providing genuine feedback. She emphasizes the foundational role of self-kindness, explaining how personal care enables leaders to better support their teams. With over a decade of experience as a Leadership & Executive Coach, Lara has dedicated her career to shifting the culture of corporate America towards Kindness. She has an MBA, is an ICF-certified coach, and has worked with firms ranging from small businesses to multinational organizations li...
2024-10-08
15 min
On Kindness
Self-Kindness: A Leader's Guide to Balance and Growth with Stina Borth
In this episode, Nicole talks to Stina Borth. Stina shares her unique perspective on Kindness, defining it as the ability to see and honor the complexities within individuals. She emphasizes the significance of friendly interactions, generosity, and inclusivity. Stina encourages individuals to practice active listening through phrases such as "tell me more," which fosters deeper connections. Stina Borth is the CEO of Keymaker Services Inc., renowned for her expertise in boosting productivity and fostering innovation in the workplace. With a strong focus on neurodiversity and inclusivity, she empowers professionals to unlock their potential and thrive in diverse...
2024-10-01
17 min
On Kindness
Kindness and Candor: A Path to Effective Communication with Alan Whitman
In this episode, Nicole talks to Alan Whitman. Alan discusses his perspective on Kindness, defining it as a genuine interest in another person's perspective and agency. He emphasizes that Kindness doesn't always mean being nice; sometimes it involves delivering hard truths that facilitate growth. Alan Whitman is an accomplished executive and influential leader renowned for his ability to inspire others and guide them through bold initiatives and challenging transformations. As the former CEO of Baker Tilly US, he oversaw remarkable growth, tripling the firm's size and expanding into 15 new markets while successfully managing over 20 mergers and acquisitions...
2024-09-24
15 min
On Kindness
Achieving Peak Performance Through Kindness with Josh McCumber
In this episode, Nicole talks to Josh McCumber. Josh delves into his unique perspective on Kindness, shaped by his early experiences and extensive career in the golf world. He explores the definition of Kindness through the lens of compassion and respect, emphasizing the importance of treating oneself and others with empathy. Josh McCumber is a professional golfer and coach with a notable background, including roles as the Assistant Golf Coach at the University of Florida, where he worked with PGA TOUR members Camilo Villegas and Matt Every. He has also competed on the Korn Ferry Tour and...
2024-09-17
20 min
On Kindness
Navigating Kindness in a Digital World with Joyce Shen
In this episode, Nicole talks to Joyce Shen who highlights the importance of incorporating Kindness into our busy, digital lives, and explores the role it plays in the realm of technology and AI. Joyce defines Kindness as being generous, offering help, and lifting others up without judgment. Joyce Shen is a venture capital and private equity investor and business builder with deep expertise in emerging technologies, machine learning, and AI. As the Investment and Operating Partner at Tenfore Holdings, Joyce sources, invests in, and manages technology ventures. Her extensive experience spans from leading IBM Cloud Platform to...
2024-09-10
17 min
On Kindness
The Journey of Emotional Evolution with Darrah Brustein
Nicole speaks with Darrah about her perspective on Kindness and how it’s evolved throughout her life and career. Darrah explores the multifaceted nature of Kindness and its essential role in communication and personal growth. She emphasizes that Kindness goes beyond mere niceness, embodying clarity, directness, and sincere intention. Darrah is a 5x founder, author, and coach dedicated to helping business owners achieve freedom and impact while avoiding burnout. With a notable career that includes building and selling successful ventures, Darrah has worked with influential figures and brands, including Shaq, Deepak Chopra, Chase, and FedEx. Her motto, “Desig...
2024-09-03
20 min
On Kindness
Why Kindness Matters in Technology with CISO Quincy Castro
In this episode, Nicole talks to Quincy Castro. Quincy delves into his definition of Kindness, emphasizing its core as doing what is ethically and morally right, even when it involves difficult choices or hard truths. He underscores the importance of considering the broader impact of our actions on others and society at large. Quincy Castro is the Chief Information Security Officer at Redis, a leading provider of high-performance in-memory databases. With over a decade of experience in both offensive and defensive cyber operations, Quincy has previously held CISO roles at Wabtec Corporation and GE Transportation and has...
2024-08-27
17 min
On Kindness
Being Kind Starts With You with Danielle Gopen
In this episode, Nicole talks to Danielle Gopen who discusses her perspective on Kindness as a spectrum and discusses the importance of internal resources in fostering Kindness. She highlights how recognizing and addressing one’s own saboteurs is crucial for self-kindness and underscores the role of clear and direct communication in leadership as an expression of Kindness. Danielle Gopen is a dynamic entrepreneur and leadership expert with a rich, 20-year background in finance and entrepreneurship. She is the Founder of DG Executive Advisors, where she leads high-caliber leadership counseling and executive coaching services. In addition to her co...
2024-08-20
21 min
On Kindness
From Personal Challenge to Global Impact: a Kindness Journey with Matt Christopherson
In this episode, Nicole talks to Matt Christopherson, who shares his perspective on Kindness, emphasizing the importance of compassion and empathy as fundamental tools of life. He shares inspiring instances from his journey, including the origin and goals of his latest initiative, Project 125, a project aimed at supporting athletes facing health adversities post-sport. He emphasizes the importance of community support and the need for a legacy that continues to support athletes beyond their sporting careers. Matt Christopherson is the Co-Founder of Opscotch, a modern health company known for providing cutting-edge tools, premium products, and unparalleled knowledge to...
2024-08-13
20 min
On Kindness
How to Build Trust at Work with Amanda Felt
In this episode, Nicole talks to Amanda Felt. Amanda discusses her perspective on Kindness, linking it to emotional intelligence and describing it as the application of compassionate and considerate actions toward others and oneself. She delves into the framework of emotional intelligence, emphasizing self-knowledge and social knowledge, and the importance of understanding others' needs. Amanda Felt is the president and executive coach of The Center for Advanced Emotional Intelligence. She is also an organizational consultant, specializing in leadership development and positive psychology. With over 20 years of experience, Amanda works with professionals, teams, and organizations to enhance sustainable...
2024-08-06
20 min
On Kindness
Elevating Wellness Through Kindness with Gabby Lachance
In this episode, Nicole talks to Gabby Lachance. Gabby shares profound insights from her journey, where overcoming burnout multiple times led her to dedicate her career to promoting wellness through strategic interventions and the 8 dimensions of wellness framework. She also shares inspiring instances from her life, such as her mentor’s support in starting her own business, and the critical role of Kindness in workplace wellness. Gabby Lachance is a distinguished wellness executive and Director of Corporate Wellness at Fitness Formula Clubs in Chicago. With a Master’s in Adult Development and Behavior Change from Harvard, Gabby's expe...
2024-07-30
16 min
On Kindness
Love Note to the World with Ashley Mosaic Dickinson
In this episode, Nicole talks to Ashley Mosaic Dickenson. Ashley defines Kindness as a natural energy and a powerful force that connects all humans. Drawing from her personal journey as a highly empathetic individual, she shares how her sensitivity has been a gift, enabling genuine connections and simple acts of Kindness. She also shares impactful moments from her life, particularly her experience growing the kindakind community and the small acts of Kindness from supportive teachers during challenging times, which reinforced her belief in the inherent goodness of people. Ashley Mosaic Dickenson is an empowering marketing & impact strategist, pe...
2024-07-23
20 min
On Kindness
Guiding Principles from Yoga with Laura DuSchane
Nicole talks to Laura DuSchane who expresses her perspective on Kindness, highlighting its intrinsic value as the authentic and selfless act of benefiting others and oneself. She shares instances from her personal experiences, underscoring the profound impact of deep connections and genuine energy as powerful acts of Kindness. Laura speaks to her personal journey of her transformational impact training as a yoga instructor had on her both personally and professionally. Laura DuSchane is a seasoned product leader and manager with experience across various organization sizes, from large corporate settings to small companies. She developed a passion for fo...
2024-07-16
17 min
On Kindness
Kindness as a Career Catalyst with Brian Dendy
In this episode, Nicole talks to Brian Dendy. Brian explores the impact of Kindness in fostering opportunities and uplifting individuals' experiences through simple gestures and meaningful engagements. He also highlights how Kindness can transform careers and relationships, making work more enjoyable and productive. Brian Dendy is an accomplished musician with an extensive and diverse musical background. His versatile talent has led him to play with various groups across a wide range of genres such as metal, progressive rock, R&B/soul, hip hop, and rock. He has received guidance from esteemed musical figures such as Frank Donaldson...
2024-07-09
23 min
On Kindness
The Venn Diagram of Kindness with Jeff Stelmach
In this episode, Nicole talks to Jeff Stelmach. Jeff discusses how Kindness exists in a duality and how Kindness relates to the concept of niceness. He shares insightful perspectives on the difference between being nice and being kind, the significance of service-oriented leadership, and the importance of personal connections in the workplace. Jeff learned leadership skills from many experiences including one leader that resonated with him who used the practice of ‘management by walking around’. Jeff has taken this forward in his own leadership style where, leading a fully remote environment, Jeff spends a lot of time on a...
2024-07-02
18 min
On Kindness
Kindness is the Source of Hope with Shilpa Gadhok
In this episode, Nicole talks to Shilpa Gadhok. Shilpa discusses how she sees Kindness as a source of hope. Kindness is about recognizing our shared humanity and offering hope in challenging times. She shares how she integrates Kindness into organizational strategies, emphasizing the importance of values-led leadership and culture in achieving positive impacts. Shilpa Gadhok is an accomplished brand executive and the founder and CEO of See Good Strategy Group, a consulting firm focused on brand strategy and leadership development. With over a decade of experience leading global brands at Procter & Gamble and The Hershey Company, Shilpa...
2024-06-25
19 min
On Kindness
The Gift of Time with Ivan Pehar
In this episode, Nicole talks to Ivan Pehar. Ivan discusses his perspective on Kindness, emphasizing its essence as an investment of time. He shares inspiring instances from his life where time was the greatest act of Kindness. Ivan Pehar is the Country Manager at Spotify Canada. With over two decades of experience in brand building, media innovation, and technology for some of the world's most respected brands, Ivan uses strategic solutions to help brands transition their marketing initiatives from broadcast to web to social. Prior to Spotify, Ivan made significant contributions at Twitter, Yahoo!, Microsoft, and AOL...
2024-06-18
20 min
On Kindness
Truth is Kindness with Reed McBride
In this episode, Nicole talks to Reed McBride. Reed shares his unique perspective on Kindness as truth and authenticity, emphasizing the need for intellectual honesty in leadership. He discusses the power of having a Kind culture in attracting top talent and building successful companies. Reed McBride is the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem at Carta. He is also an active early-stage investor, providing financial support and guidance to startups in their initial phases of development. With a Mechanical Engineering and Law background, Reed began his career as a startup attorney at Orrick, advising tech companies...
2024-06-11
18 min
On Kindness
Kindness is the Currency of Relationships with Juan Solórzano
In this episode, Nicole talks to Juan Solorzano. Juan shares how he believes Kindness starts with a mindset of opportunity and optimism. He speaks about how the role of Kindness has been integral to his leadership style. Juan Solorzano is the Vice President Head of People at Alianza Team, a multinational innovative food solutions company. With an expertise that spans Human Resources strategy and sales force development, Juan has driven innovation and transformed organizations toward growth. He has worked with a diverse range of multinational global and Latin American industries and family businesses, focusing on purpose, values...
2024-06-04
22 min
On Kindness
Making Space for Generosity with NK Gutiérrez
In this episode, Nicole talks to NK Gutiérrez. NK discusses how a pivotal moment in her life demonstrated how humans have the capacity to express Kindness without self-imposed barriers; perpetuating a ripple effect of Kindness acts from her community and herself. NK is a multifaceted actor, filmmaker, and humanitarian. From her beginnings on prestigious platforms such as HBO Latino and The Oprah Winfrey Show to her recent roles in Showtime’s The Chi and NBC’s Chicago Fire, NK has captivated audiences from a diverse range of spaces. With a background in Psychology, NK advocates for equit...
2024-05-28
19 min
On Kindness
It's not What You Say, It's How You Say It with Brittany Martin
In this episode, Nicole talks to Brittany Martin. Brittany shares how Kindness has been the foundational driving force behind the establishment of her organization and how she leverages its power to drive business outcomes. Brittany is the founder and Chief People & Culture Advisor at BeKindWorks INC. With a background in senior people leadership roles within Fortune 100 and Global Fortune 500 organizations, Brittany applies compassion and collaboration to create meaningful change within organizations. Brittany is a strategic leader deeply committed to fostering positive workplace cultures and driving leadership development through the transformative power of Kindness. Her expertise in leadership...
2024-05-21
15 min
On Kindness
Encouragement Notes with Kyle Maloney
In this episode, Nicole talks to Kyle Maloney. Kyle discusses how Kindness has influenced his decisions in the workplace, serving as a guiding principle throughout his career. Kyle is a Senior Account Executive at FullStack PEO. With nearly two decades of experience dedicated to promoting growth and development within high-value organizations, Kyle has facilitated change and cultivated thriving workplaces. His expertise in cross-cultural dynamics, change management, and fostering robust interpersonal relationships has made him an inspiring leader in his field. Kyle’s passion for empowering owners to develop and grow their companies has enabled him to provide or...
2024-05-14
13 min
On Kindness
5 Step Process for Making Friends with Jeana Anderson Cohen
In this episode, Nicole talks to Jeana Anderson Cohen. Jeana shares the pivotal moments and inspiration that led her to establish her company, which is founded on the values of friendship, community, and Kindness. Jeana is the founder and CEO of aSweatLife. As an entrepreneur with expertise in journalism and community building, Jeana has created a dynamic wellness platform that fosters health, happiness, and connectivity through content and community. She is dedicated to empowering individuals to support each other in achieving their goals. Jeana’s commitment to promoting positive change has positioned aSweatLife as a prominent force in...
2024-05-07
19 min
The Human Code
Embracing Kindness and AI: Conversations with Nicole Yelsey
Send us a textIntegrating Kindness and AI in the WorkplaceThis episode of The Human Code, hosted by Don Finley, features Nicole Yelsey, CMO of Kindworks.ai, discussing the innovative integration of kindness and artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Nicole shares her journey into incorporating kindness as a foundational aspect in business and personal growth, highlighting Kindworks.ai's mission to make kindness a priority in technology and human interaction. The conversation covers the impact of kindness and AI on personal satisfaction, productivity, and the potential for a more empathetic and efficient workplace. Nicole...
2024-05-07
27 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Angela Howard
In this episode, Nicole talks to Angela Howard. Angela discusses her experience using Kindness as a framework to shape meaningful workplace cultures while working with leading companies. Angela is the founder and CEO of Call for Culture. As an organizational psychologist, she employs a multidisciplinary approach to transform workplaces into human-centered environments. Through her work, Angela recognizes the importance of establishing environments where teams feel valued and empowered to live and work better. Her efforts to shape healthy leadership and team dynamics in organizations with interdisciplinary changemakers have enabled her to cultivate conscious cultures that are both...
2024-04-30
16 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Dr. Tamir Aldad
In this episode, Nicole talks to Dr. Tamir Aldad. Dr. Aldad highlights how Kindness has shaped his professional journey and how he seeks to pay it forward in his career. Dr. Aldad is the founder of Mindful Care. With an M.B.A. from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and an M.D. from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine, Dr. Aldad has become a trailblazer for his commitment to integrating urgent care into mental health services. Through the establishment of the first chain of psychiatric urgent-care clinics, he is transforming the...
2024-04-23
17 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Don Finley
In this episode, Nicole talks to Don Finley. Don discusses the significant impact that friendship and Kindness have had on his life, both personally and professionally. Don is the CEO of FINdustries, a product development agency leveraging AI to deliver innovative solutions and business growth. With over two decades of experience, Don has been a co-founder and advisor to numerous startups. He highlights the value of cultivating a work environment where colleagues become friends, and relationships are the key to success. Don’s approach to integrating technology, friendship, and shared values has enabled him to create a more...
2024-04-16
19 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Arthur Bronzim
In this episode, Nicole talks to Arthur Bronzim. Arthur shares his extensive research into the power of Kindness and how it is severely underestimated, especially in the corporate world. Arthur recently published a white paper for KindWorks.AI entitled ‘Kindness and the Power Skill Era: Understanding the Importance of Human Connection in the Age of AI’. Through his research and work and own experiences, Arthur has become even more motivated for what Kindness can do at the workplace and beyond. There is no perfect timing to spread Kindness, Arthur shares, which demonstrates that even the smallest acts can have the bi...
2024-04-09
20 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Allison Wright and Jessica Jacobs
In this week’s special episode, Nicole talks with Allison Wright and Jessica Jacobs, founders and managing partners at 3 Keys Consulting. They discuss how they navigate the grey zones of business in a world of humans who are often operating in black and white. Allison and Jessica operate their business with the idea that all customers, partners, and employees are part of the human ecosystem. Their approach of humanity first is what drives the success of their organization and their success with their clients. Kindness is at the center of this ecosystem. They recount the imp...
2024-04-02
24 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Steven “Mac” McKeon
In this episode, Nicole talks to Steven “Mac” McKeon. Mac is enamored by the chain reaction that simple acts of Kindness can create through social media and speaks about his motivation to make a difference within virtual spaces. Mac is the founder and CEO of both MacguyverTech and MacNerd. Within his 25 years of experience in the tech industry, his passion for blockchain guides his companies toward success. Mac shares stories of his complicated childhood, and how that drives him to spread positivity throughout the real and digital world. Even if he cannot see the direct impact of his...
2024-03-26
19 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Noah Pusey
In this episode, Nicole talks to Noah Pusey. He discusses a crucial component of success: curating a workplace culture where individual strengths are at the forefront. Noah is the President and CEO of Ripple Analytics, a company devoted to disrupting how current organizations evaluate talent and dismantling the annual review system. The creation and name of this talent assessment program came from Noah’s desire to increase happiness in the workplace; to inspire a ripple effect. He iterates that being Kind is not a difficult thing to do, even with limited resources which is something that his par...
2024-03-19
20 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Jennifer 'JJ' Jones
On this week’s episode, Nicole talks to Jennifer Jones, also known as JJ. She was just recently promoted to the CMO of Tidi Products after serving 5 years as their vice president. JJ has found so much joy in developing leadership and accessing untapped potential. With this role and understanding that culture shapes the way we behave, JJ ensures that her workplace culture is centered around respect, authenticity, and Kindness. JJ also believes that knowing peers beyond their work is a crucial component to being truly Kind. She’s inspired by her grandma’s unending Kindness and her in...
2024-03-12
20 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Phil Leslie
In this week’s episode, Nicole talks with Phil Leslie. Phil is an ecosystem builder and an intentional and natural connector. In the conversation, Phil defines Kindness as actions that are not transactional, towards the benefit of others, expecting nothing in return. He stresses that those actions need to be scale appropriate, that they can be easily incorporated into people’s daily routines. He discusses the role of Kindness in the future of work and how Kindness can’t be left to chance but it needs to be built into the dna of the company. Phil is...
2024-03-05
13 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Harry Lewis
In this episode, Nicole talks to Harry Lewis. Harry shares his experience of burnout from the corporate world, ultimately choosing to take a leap of faith in a sabbatical and reconnect with himself which turned out to be the Kindest decision he could make for himself. Harry shares about the importance of viewing and introducing yourself as 'who you are' and not only ‘what you do’ as a key unlock. When he shifted his understanding that the ‘who is first and the what follows’, he found a new perspective on kindness and a way of living. Harry is C...
2024-02-27
25 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Shelley King
In this episode, Nicole talks to Shelley King. Shelley highlights the importance of action within acts of kindness, both on the receiving and giving end in today’s episode. She discusses how that action can be done on small scale or a large scale and it’s about sharing your valuable time and knowledge with others to show you care. She shares valuable insights about how to set your personal brand and goals and establish your own framework for when to say yes and no. This framework allows you to decide where to put your time and to op...
2024-02-20
16 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Jonathon Naef
Jonathon Naef is a leading family practice lawyer and the co-founder of The Kind Lawyers, a multi-disciplinary movement who are all about driving positive change in the perception of how law can be practiced, in the way lawyers communicate with each other, and how people experience working with lawyers. Jonathan is an award-winning lawyer who co-founded Balance Family Law located in Canberra, Australia in 2019. With Senior expertise in both Family and Estate Law, he experienced firsthand the intensity of interpersonal relationships, and how quickly things can escalate for both the client and attorney. That’s why Jonathan cr...
2024-02-13
22 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Meredith Whipple Callahan
In this episode, Nicole talks to Meredith Whipple Callahan. Meredith speaks on rising above ‘baseline niceness’ to reach an elevated sense of Kindness, and how it creates an indelible impact on those around us and even ourselves. Meredith is a seasoned strategy consultant partner at Evolution, specializing in the development of leadership. After beginning her career at Bain & Company, she then made her way to manage at the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates. Now throughout her executive coaching, she instills the concepts of wisdom and empathy in every aspect of her work. Meredith's work emphasizes the impo...
2024-02-06
19 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Hernando Bunuan
In this episode, Nicole talks to Hernando Bunuan on his thoughts on how Kindness is about being respectful and considerate. Hernando offers an interesting look into his perspective on the crossroads of Kindness and constructive feedback within a work environment. Hernando is a founder and managing partner of Z2Sixty Ventures which specializes in early-stage investing through tech-driven solutions. This venture capital firm aims to invest in bold founders to create a more sustainable and smarter society, in which Kindness is imperative. Before Z2Sixty Ventures, his time as a senior banker led him to discover how K...
2024-01-30
20 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Eli Aguilera
In this week’s episode, Nicole talks to Eli Aguilera. Eli is a marketing and merchandising executive with over 20 years experience in leadership roles across Walmart, Procter & Gamble, Anheuser-Busch, Total Wine & More and he recently made a pivot into healthcare where he joined MyEyeDr, the nation’s fastest growing vision healthcare retailer as Chief Marketing Officer. Eli operates with a servant leadership approach both in and out of the workplace. In this episode he shares personal stories of how he’s learned about the power of Kindness from own experiences and those whom he admires and how that ha...
2024-01-23
17 min
On Kindness
4 Pillars of Total Health with Brian Von Ancken
In this week’s episode, Nicole talks to Brian Von Ancken. Brian is a health and wellness entrepreneur who created the Wellness Growth Mastermind, a community of leaders dedicated to business and personal growth. Brian has helped scale brands like Tough Mudder, Barry's, and Othership as an executive. He is certified in emotional wellness facilitation, breathwork, and group fitness. Brian shares how he uses kindness humor to bring people together and what he learned from the power of community at Tough Mudder races. He speaks about the importance of community, how he has been intentional about it, and how...
2024-01-16
17 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Scott Boniface
In this week’s episode, Nicole talks to Scott Boniface. Scott is Director at Versett, where he leads with a human-centered approach, balancing the growth and fulfillment of his team with the creation of high-quality, industry-leading digital experiences for renowned brands. Scott is also the co-founder of Playground Inc., which was since acquired, and where he built a company from scratch and achieved success with a core stated company value of ‘Kindness’. Scott addresses the vastness of Kindness directly and speaks to Kindness from a multitude of angles. He shares examples from his career journey and how a momen...
2024-01-09
25 min
On Kindness
Choosing Leadership & Choosing Kindness with Linda Ginzel
In this episode, Nicole talks to Linda Ginzel. Linda’s perspectives on the saliency of Kindness and the importance of choice in everyone’s own Kindness journey is fascinating. She discusses the importance of Kindness in each individual person's leadership journey and how it relates to building courage. Linda has been on the Chicago Booth faculty for over 30 years where she specializes in negotiation skills, managerial psychology, and leadership and executive development. She recently released a new edition of her best-selling book, Choosing Leadership, which is a hands on workbook about creating a better future by building courage...
2023-12-19
24 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Abraham Williamson
In this week’s episode, Nicole talks with Abraham J. Williamson. Abraham is an early-stage startup attorney and media host based in Nashville with interests in fine art. He is a founding attorney and advisor of Go With Canvas, a venture capital and arts-based law firm, and the founder of Diverse Tech Founders Media. As a former college debater, Abraham never misses a moment to help others find their unique voice and to lend helping hands in a lifelong mission to foster change agents for an ethical educational and technological revolution. In this conversation, Abraham ties Kindness to...
2023-12-12
17 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Bryan Tsiliacos
In this week’s episode, Nicole talks to Bryan Tsiliacos. Bryan is the founder of the Decade of Kindness project, a challenge that was inspired by his own mission to do 30 acts of kindness to celebrate his 30th birthday. Bryan has been named one of the Kindest People in America by People Magazine and featured on Good Morning America. Bryan believes that everyone has the capacity to spread Kindness and it just takes that first step. His mission has quickly become contagious on a massive level. The widespread interest inspired his latest project, Decade of Kindn...
2023-12-05
19 min
On Kindness
Our Most Powerful Tool with Daniel Lozano
In this week’s episode, Nicole talks with Daniel Lozano. Founder & CEO of KindWorks.AI. After doing an act of Kindness that completely transformed his own perspective Daniel developed the concept for KindWorks.AI. At the time, he was also the president of the Oxford AI society and he dove deep into the research on both Kindness and AI and wrote the business concept to bring the power of the two together. Daniel defines Kindness as an umbrella of different activities that make other people smile. He tells the origin story of KindWorks.AI from his own defi...
2023-11-28
16 min
On Kindness
Hardwired for Happiness with Ashish Kothari
In this week’s episode, Nicole speaks with Ashish Kothari. Ashish is an executive coach, author, consultant and founder of Happiness Squad, a company focused on helping individuals and organizations unleash the power of happiness and well-being to achieve their full potential. Ashish speaks about how, as humans, we are hardwired for fear but we also have an innate tendency to want to help and support each other. While we are often inundated with the stories that trigger our fear circuits, it’s in these moments there are more stories of Kindness that we just have to searc...
2023-11-21
22 min
On Kindness
Kindness is a Choice with Jaclyn Lindsey
In the latest episode, Nicole chats with Jaclyn Lindsey, co-founder and CEO of kindness.org. Jaclyn believes that kindness is humanity's greatest asset. It was this ethos that inspired her to launch kindness.org, a global non-profit that combines rigorous science into applicable solutions for Kinder classrooms, communities, and companies. On this episode, Jaclyn shares her definition of Kindness as a choice and she expresses how we all have the capacity to practice Kindness, but it is up to each one of us to choose to do it. She talks about the work at kindness.or...
2023-11-14
18 min
On Kindness
Kindness takes Courage with Jayne Howson
In this week’s episode, Nicole speaks with Jayne Howson, SVP of Global Sales Enablement at Salesforce, where she spearheads seller and customer success development globally. Jayne is passionate about unlocking talent, democratizing access to opportunities, and making the workplace a playground for growth. Jayne speaks about the difference between being ‘Kindness’ and ‘niceness’ and how Kindness takes courage and sacrifice. Kindness means giving feedback and delivering it with honesty and courage, even when it’s not the easy thing to do. She gives examples from her personal journey about how Kindness often isn’t easy in the moment b...
2023-11-07
18 min
On Kindness
Listening With Your Heart with Lucia Annunzio
In this week’s episode, Nicole talks to Lucia Annunzio about her perspectives on Kindness. Lucia is an acclaimed leadership coach, 3x best-selling author, faculty at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and is known by her clients as the ‘CEO-whisperer’. She speaks about Kindness from the perspective of experiences both in her career journey and through the example set by her own children. Lucia defines compassion as ‘listening with your heart’ and doing something for someone else with no expectations of something in return. And she believes that compassion is a teachable and learnable skill. L...
2023-10-31
23 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Michael Kurt
In this week’s episode, Nicole speaks with Michael Kurt about his experiences with Kindness. Michael had an incredible career where he started as a character performer at Walt Disney World and went on to hold finance leadership roles at Disney, Paramount Pictures, Wasserman, Hinge and Jeeves. Michael shares about the examples he’s seen up close of friends and family selflessly sharing Kindness and his own perspective on living a life centered in Kindness. He discusses his choice to take a sabbatical to dedicate more time to his young family of 3 girls and how we has reevaluated his prior...
2023-10-24
19 min
On Kindness
Kindness as a Strategy with Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge
In this week’s episode, Nicole speaks On Kindness with Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge, co-founders of Beekman 1802, the world’s largest goat milk soap company, where Kindness has been a core business strategy from day 0. Josh and Brent share their story and speak about Kindness from numerous angles including Kindness as ‘the next harder cousin’ to being nice, Kindness as wellness and preventative healthcare, and Kindness as a business strategy. At Beekman 1802, each of their customers are ‘neighbors’ and they share about how they have built a powerful community of neighbors and growing business grounded in the practice of K...
2023-10-17
19 min
On Kindness
Compassion into Action with Nadene Cherry
In this week’s episode, Nicole talks with Nadene Cherry. Nadene speaks about Kindness as the ability to turn compassion into action. She emphasizes that the ability to practice Kindness starts with a pause. Nadene discusses the importance of the interconnectedness and humanness of every single individual. Through her work, Nadene helps people ground themselves in that humanness that we all are and feel connected to ourselves and to each other. While working at a Fortune 500 tech company, Nadene grew a Weekly Meditation Community to over 700 employees who reported improved mental health, performance, and clarity at wor...
2023-10-10
21 min
On Kindness
Transformational not Transactional with Larry Deutsch
Larry is the CEO & Co-Founder of dvk, a boutique marketing agency in Chicago with a mission to help their clients across North America to BE BOLD in their business and brand leadership. In this episode, Larry describes Kindness as a focus in the transformational aspect of relations as opposed to the transactional. He touches on how the example others set during his formative years set the pillars of the type of leader he wanted to become. Larry's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/larrysdeutsch dvk marketing: https://www.dvkmarketing.com/
2023-10-03
19 min
On Kindness
Putting Kindness into Practice with Satyajeet Salgar
Satyajeet leads teams and organizations that build great products and great businesses at the intersection of technology and media. He was the founding Product Manager for both YouTube Live and Games on Google+/Play Games and led product initiatives on Payments and Ads, as well as served as Chief of Staff for the YouTube tech org. He also mentors and advises startups and guest lectures at a few graduate schools on product, business and technology. Satyajeet speaks about the link between Kindness and caring and how Kindness is not a constant but rather something that we each ne...
2023-09-26
18 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Erin Hinkle Robertson
Erin is an accomplished Human Resources leader dedicated to transforming workplaces into environments where business thrives because people flourish. In this episode, Erin speaks about how the sense of Kindness moves “me” into “we” and improves the experience of the whole. She shares insights into the importance of a company knowing what they need from their talent, of their talent knowing what they want at the company, and ideas for how to build cultures that support this Kindness and transparency. She also dives into the challenges around Kindness at the workplace and the depth of what Kindness actually means in a work...
2023-09-19
27 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Khaleed Juma & Nicole Yelsey
In this week’s episode of On Kindness, I got to be interviewed by a long time friend and colleague, Khaleed Juma. We discuss how Kindness is and can be a part of everything we do and how to bring intentionality of Kindness into our daily mindset. Nicole’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleryoder/ Khaleed’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaleedjuma/ On Kindness is an original podcast hosted by Nicole Yelsey, co-founder of KindWorks.AI. Website: https://kindworks.ai Linkedin: h...
2023-09-12
19 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Doug Busk
Doug is Senior Principal of Marketing & Communications Strategy and Global Business Advisory Services at Slalom, LLC. Doug shares his thoughts on the role of Kindness, communication, and empathy in the workplace. He speaks about the power of confident vulnerability, the importance of leading by example, and how frameworks and incentives can best trigger actions toward more intentional Kind practices at work. Doug’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougbusk/ On Kindness is an original podcast hosted by Nicole Yelsey, co-founder of KindWorks.AI. Website:https://kindworks...
2023-09-05
23 min
On Kindness
Beyond the Transactional with Peter Jones
Peter Jones is a Distinguished Engineer in the Cisco Networking Hardware team and an active mentor and speaker. We discuss his leadership style and how he embodies Kindness in his engagement with colleagues, peers and mentees. He shares advice on how to incorporate Kindness into our daily lives and how Kindness adds to the richness in our relationships. Peter’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petergjones/ On Kindness is an original podcast hosted by Nicole Yelsey, co-founder of KindWorks.AI. KindWorks.AI Website: https://kindworks.ai Linkedin: https://www.linke...
2023-08-29
16 min
On Kindness
On Kindness with Aaron Brooks
Aaron is the Director of Business at PeopleScout, and author of the book "SINCERITY - The Recipe for Living Your Best Personal & Professional Life". In this interview, we discuss the importance of Kindness in company culture and and in every aspect of building business relationships. Aaron shares how he has built his career through Kindness and why being a giver leads to greater personal and business results. Aaron’s Socials Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronbrooks/ Sincerity book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093YFP7M6/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk ...
2023-08-22
19 min
Capital P in People Work
42 | KindWorks with Co-Founder and COO Nicole Yelsey
Scaled community, good deeds, and mutual support at work is something that is incredibly challenging…yet we know that it makes a difference. Do you remember the last time that you did something to support a co-worker, not because you had to but because you could? There is something magical about kindness and the way that it spreads. And that’s what KindWorks.AI is here to help us do in workplaces. Join us with Co-Founder and COO, Nicole Yelsey, in learning about KindWork’s founding story, why it works...
2023-08-08
35 min
On Kindness
On Kindness: Trailer
Have you ever stopped to think about, “what is kindness?” I’m your host, Nicole Yelsey, bringing to you ‘On Kindness’, an ongoing discussion that celebrates the power of Kindness. At KindWorks.AI, we are on a mission to encourage and enable Kindness habits for billions. We do this because we know that Being Kind Works. In this podcast discussion, we aim to shed light on what is Kindness, what is Kindness’s role in our future,, and how can we change the narrative on Kindness to prove it’s strength. Each week, we’ll delve into st...
2023-07-31
00 min
Next Wave Leadership Podcast
Nicole Yelsey, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at KindWorks.AI, On: The Scientific Research Around Kindness, Why Diversity Is Crucial To Innovative Teams, and Building Culture From the Ground Up
Nicole Yelsey is the Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at KindWorks.AI, a software that promotes kindness and well-being through AI technology. She has worked with Fortune 100 companies and startups alike with 20 years of experience in marketing and brand development. She's worked on Superbowl commercials and Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award shows. Nicole serves on the advisory board of Apologue Spirited Liqueurs and is the Co-president of the Chicago Booth Alumni Club of Chicago. In this episode… In the business world, efficiency and profit are often valued over everything else. This overwhelming emphasis can lead to succ...
2022-08-01
31 min