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Kind : the quiet power of kindness at work  Cover Image Book Book

Kind : the quiet power of kindness at work / Graham Allcott.

Allcott, Graham, (author.).

Summary:

"While it doesn't always make headlines, there is a growing recognition that kindness is vital to strong performance at work. In the broad range of leadership skills, kindness is inherently quieter, more personal and harder to see -- and yes, less interesting or cinematic than controversial tweets and 'bullying boss' behaviour. But kindness builds empathy and trust, which ultimately creates a sense of psychological safety -- and that safety leads to more creativity; a better quality of decision-making; safer critical thinking; higher levels of staff loyalty, flexibility and retention; a heightened sense of engagement; and ultimately, higher productivity and profitability. In Kind, Graham Allcott explores how we can create work cultures that encourage kindness. He argues that, far from being a 'fluffy' or nebulous idea, kindness and empathy are 21st-century superpowers, which can transform any organization into a dynamic environment where people want to work. The author aims to convince the doubters, as well as helping already 'kindful' people, to articulate the power of kindness and make a stronger case for its greater profile in their working environments.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1399417401
  • ISBN: 9781399417402
  • Physical Description: 232 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
  • Publisher: London : Bloomsbury Business, 2024.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-228) and index.
Subject: Kindness.
Leadership > Psychological aspects.
Personnel management.
Success in business.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Sage Library System.

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Baker County Library 658.4092 .A421k 2024 (Text) 37814003707313 NON-FICTION - NEW Available -

Summary: "While it doesn't always make headlines, there is a growing recognition that kindness is vital to strong performance at work. In the broad range of leadership skills, kindness is inherently quieter, more personal and harder to see -- and yes, less interesting or cinematic than controversial tweets and 'bullying boss' behaviour. But kindness builds empathy and trust, which ultimately creates a sense of psychological safety -- and that safety leads to more creativity; a better quality of decision-making; safer critical thinking; higher levels of staff loyalty, flexibility and retention; a heightened sense of engagement; and ultimately, higher productivity and profitability. In Kind, Graham Allcott explores how we can create work cultures that encourage kindness. He argues that, far from being a 'fluffy' or nebulous idea, kindness and empathy are 21st-century superpowers, which can transform any organization into a dynamic environment where people want to work. The author aims to convince the doubters, as well as helping already 'kindful' people, to articulate the power of kindness and make a stronger case for its greater profile in their working environments.

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