829. Kindness as a Superpower: How Small Acts Create Global Change - Kevin Smith

Can one small act of kindness really change a life or even the world?

In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Kevin Smith, founder and Chief Kindness Chaser of Kindness Worldwide, to explore how one stranger’s decision to return his lost wallet sparked a global mission to create a culture of kindness. What began as Kevin’s desire to recognize one person for doing the right thing evolved into a movement focused on helping people see the good, be the good, and recognize the influence they have every day.

Kevin shares why kindness is a strength, not a weakness, and explains the difference between genuine kindness and simply being nice or avoiding conflict. He also introduces the eight characteristics of kindness (gratitude, patience, forgiveness, empathy and compassion, respect, joy, generosity, and service) and discusses how individuals and leaders can intentionally put them into practice.

The conversation also explores how leaders can build a genuine culture of kindness in the workplace, why Kevin believes organizations should think about ROK Return on Kindness alongside Random Opportunities for Kindness, and how helping employees feel seen, valued, and understood can strengthen both people and organizations.

Kevin leaves listeners with a simple challenge: ask yourself each day, “What can I do today to make a difference in someone else’s world?” From a smile or thank-you note to an unexpected act of generosity, small actions can create ripples far beyond what we may ever see.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How one act of kindness inspired the creation of Kindness Worldwide

• Why kindness should be viewed as a strength and intentional leadership practice

• The eight characteristics that form Kevin’s framework for kindness

• How leaders can create cultures where people feel seen and valued

• Why “Return on Kindness” can have meaningful organizational impact

• How daily acts of kindness can create lasting ripple effects

• Why every individual has the power to positively influence the world around them

Kevin’s message is straightforward: no act of kindness is too small to make a difference and meaningful change begins with the choices each of us makes every day.

https://www.kindnessworldwide.org/

ksmith@kindnessworldwide.org

https://www.rokindness.org/

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