Today Cindy discusses the legacy of leadership Dolly Parton has left us through her authenticity, strong business mind, and heart of servanthood. She shares Dolly's most famous quote on leadership and explains how the qualities she demonstrated every day is a secret recipe for success for us all.

If today’s conversation resonated with you, I’d love for you to share this episode, leave a review, and continue spreading kindness wherever you lead, work, and live.

You can learn more about my work, speaking, and leadership resources at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.cindysmarsh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or connect with me on LinkedIn at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/thekindnesscode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

With Kindness, Cindy Smarsh

Have you ever thought that being a kind leader means just being nice? Today Cindy shares five myths about kindness in leadership & a more powerful perspective of each one. Leadership is not soft, but some "soft skills" are required for the most effective leadership. Listen in to hear what being kind really means.

If today’s conversation resonated with you, I’d love for you to share this episode, leave a review, and continue spreading kindness wherever you lead, work, and live.

You can learn more about my work, speaking, and leadership resources at ⁠⁠⁠www.cindysmarsh.com⁠⁠⁠ or connect with me on LinkedIn at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/thekindnesscode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

With Kindness, Cindy Smarsh

Today Cindy interviews Ron Smith, the founder of The Bridge to Kindness. They discuss the powerful benefits of corporate social responsibility and how understanding people's gifts and talents enough to match them with service opportunities is a win for everyone in and out of the office. Warning: You may be inspired to do something if you listen to this podcast!

Ron Smith is a connector, collaboration builder, best-selling author, business owner, and national motivational speaker. With more than 40 years in broadcast radio and decades of involvement in the nonprofit community, Ron has dedicated much of his career to helping people identify their gifts and use them to serve others.

Ron currently serves as Executive Director of The Bridge to Kindness Project, bringing communities together through collaboration, nonprofit awareness, workshops, support groups, and media. He also serves as Area Director for Neighborhood Bridges, helping connect children, students, and families in need with acts of kindness and community support. His work has earned him recognition including Business Person of the Year, two Small Business of the Year awards, and the Global Impact Award.

Learn more about Ron’s work:

The Bridge to Kindness Project
www.TheBridgetoKindness.com

Neighborhood Bridges
www.neighborhoodbridges.org

If today’s conversation resonated with you, I’d love for you to share this episode, leave a review, and think about how you can use your own gifts, talents, or business to make a difference in your community.

You can learn more about my work, speaking, and leadership resources at www.cindysmarsh.com or connect with me on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/thekindnesscode.

With Kindness,
Cindy Smarsh