Quote: “The challenge I am putting in front of people is to really change how they think, how they act and how they speak, so they can really create connections instead of division.” Shola Richards

Alright, let’s be honest with ourselves, shall we? In this polarized world landscape, the whole concept of kindness can feel like a forgotten commodity. People are often guarded, fearing rejection or even scorn, and as a result, they’re less likely to put themselves out there and show a little compassion. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I’m delighted to welcome back my friend, Shola Richards, to share some of his incredible concepts for transforming workplaces into spaces that genuinely foster kindness and compassion.

Shola speaks about workplace transformation, but he didn’t start out as a fighter. For years, he waited for someone else to step up when he faced bullying and workplace dysfunction. When no one came, he realized a simple truth: what you allow is what will continue. He had to become his own hero and is now a workplace kindness expert and bestselling author of three books.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• Shola’s current business model. [1:30]
• Making a necessary change. [3:00]
• Kindness is intelligent. [6:00]
• Kindness vs. niceness. [9:30]
• Using kindness in your business. [15:00]
• Transforming culture. [18:00]
• Bullies and self-awareness. [21:00]
• Standing up to unkindness. [23:00]

Shola has testified before Congress on civility and spoken to audiences at organizations across three continents, including Google, Microsoft, and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. His message isn’t about being nicer. It’s about building the strength to stand up for what’s right, even when it’s uncomfortable. Organizations worldwide turn to him when they’re ready to stop managing incivility and start eliminating it. He calls it being “Strong Enough to Be Kind”, and it’s creating workplaces people never want to leave.

If you want some great ideas on how to create a kinder world to help build your business, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

I hope you’ll listen and learn.

Links:

Shola’s website
Previous podcast with Shola
Shola’s new book
The Kindness Extremist
Shola’s LinkedIn profile
Jane’s LinkedIn profile
Personal Coaching options with Jane
Jane’s Business Coaching options
Jane’s email