Rippling Kindness in Workplaces, Schools, and Communities with Jaclyn Lindsey

This week, we are excited to share a deeply moving and enlightening conversation with Jaclyn Lindsey, co-founder of kindness.org. Jaclyn's journey from personal struggles to becoming a beacon of kindness and compassion is nothing short of inspiring. Her work with kindness.org brings scientific rigor to the concept of kindness, demonstrating its transformative power in various aspects of life, from personal well-being to corporate culture.

She is a passionate advocate for kindness and a resilient soul who overcame significant challenges in her life. Her story is a testament to the power of kindness, both received and given. Through her work, Jaclyn aims to rebrand kindness as a powerful tool for social change, backed by scientific evidence.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The impact of small acts of kindness in personal and professional settings
• The role of kindness in improving workplace culture and productivity
• Jaclyn's personal journey from addiction to recovery
• The importance of curiosity and humility in practicing kindness
• How kindness.org is transforming educational environments with kindness-focused curricula

Timestamped Highlights:

• [00:00:03] Jacqueline shares a study on the impact of small acts of kindness in a college setting.
• [00:05:30] Jaclyn describes her journey from personal struggles to co-founding kindness.org.
• [00:10:18] Defining kindness: Jaclyn's personal and organizational perspectives.
• [00:14:05] Her personal story of overcoming addiction and the role of kindness in her recovery.
• [00:26:03] The development of kindness.org and its mission to rebrand kindness.
• [00:36:45] Research on the importance of kindness in workplace culture.
• [00:50:54] The launch and impact of LearnKind, a curriculum designed to teach kindness in schools.
• [00:58:47] Michael and Jacqueline discuss the role of kindness in reducing political polarization.

Resources Mentioned:

• Pause Breathe Reflect App
• kindness.org
• Learn Kind
• Loving Kindness Meditation Research
• Beekman 1802

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