Kindness is King

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. Plato

It is true that life is hard. Which means that just about everyone you talk to - from your employees and partners to customers and shareholders, from prospects and strangers to neighbors and friends – most are most likely to be having a challenging day for one reason or another.

Why is knowing others are fighting a hard battle important for you to understand as an entrepreneur or business owner? Simple – people like to interact or do business with people they like and trust – and the greatest way to make that connection is by recognizing other’s challenges and treating them with kindness and respect.

Think about the last “hard battle” kind of day you had. During that day did anyone treat you with a little extra kindness? Did anyone sense something was not quite right in your world and attempt to make your day a little better? Did anyone give you a smile that lifted your spirit or express thanks for your efforts or service? Think about how that made you feel – Think of how it lightened your load, put a little bounce back in your step or helped you face the next challenge of your day.

Killing people with kindness is still one of the greatest business strategies ever created. Again, it doesn’t matter if it is an employee or customer – showing a little extra kindness can make all the difference in a relationship. Plato clearly understood what the challenges of the 21st century would be – so never underestimate the power of a little bit of kindness.

Kindness – especially when someone is facing a tough challenge or hard battle can lead to truly loyal employees, committed partners and life-time customers.

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James Radina
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