Be Kind: The Most Overlooked Driver of Success | From Think Fast Talk Smart
Bonnie Hayden Cheng shares why being kind is the best investment.
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Show Notes
What if kindness isn’t a soft skill — but a strategic one?
In this special episode from Think Fast, Talk Smart, host Matt Abrahams talks with management professor Bonnie Hayden Cheng about the business case for kindness. Her research on the “return on kindness” suggests that organizations grounded in compassion, candor, and trust often see stronger performance, deeper engagement, and healthier workplace cultures. Together, they explore how thoughtful communication shapes both relationships and results, and how small shifts can make a meaningful impact at work.
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