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By: Ricardo Bueno

Ricardo Bueno — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:17:16 +0000

Re: “Kindness is not a little thing. It is not fluffy, unicorn and rainbow coachy stuff. Kindness heals.”

It so totally does! There’s something about it that just makes everything else fade away and brings a big bright smile to your face…
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By: Imee

Imee — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:42:04 +0000

Great advice! In a workplace, it’s often hard to be in a good mood unless it’s not too stressing or if the people around you are awesome. We really can’t avoid being stressed, but we can have some picker-uppers like what you’ve mentioned.

By: Jim Valeri, LMHC

Jim Valeri, LMHC — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:38:48 +0000

I gotta say, I’ve been in your shoes. What to talk about? How to inspire the masses, especially when you’re not feeling very inspired. I think its really awesome that someone did one thing, and that one thing affected your emotional state. You didn’t even have any control over what he did, but at that moment, it just made you feel better.

I pride myself on the idea that people can’t control your emotions if you don’t let them. This is usually when people are mean, and you think about what they say so much that it affects how you think about yourself. Allowing kindness to affect us positively can be a source of strength, and I think your story is a fine example of that. Thanks for the inspiration, as my wife and I are fighting hard to leave cubicle nation behind and be independent. Keep on keepin’ on!
.-= Jim Valeri, LMHC´s last blog ..The Wizard or The Listener =-.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:25:50 +0000

There really is something to be said for “killing them with kindness.” It’s my mission in life, really, to let the greatest number of people I come in contact with know that I appreciate their contributions to my life. The grumpy guy working the deli counter, cranky coworkers, difficult bosses, all deserve a thank you for what they do.
Because I recognize that, I’ve garnered reciprocal appreciation and respect, and a greater satisfaction with my own life.

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:03:05 +0000

Totally agree! Called a company in Nashville today simply to thank them for being helpful and sending pictures I just got framed. The lady on the other end was shocked to hear someone calling just to say “thank you” for a second before she recovered, laughed and said, “You’re welcome!” And I’ve been in a great mood ever since!
.-= Eric´s last blog ..Networking: In which you get others to do what you could do for yourself =-.

By: Moneymonk

Moneymonk — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:00:17 +0000

I read your book and I think it's awesome!! .-= Moneymonk´s last blog ..Investments grow based on DEMAND =-.

By: Maura Conlon-McIvor

Maura Conlon-McIvor — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:41:52 +0000

Pam,
Great to be in your presence here in sunny Portland, Oregon. You exude that exact kindness of which you speak in your latest blog post. Thanks for the (always liberating!) pragmatic scaffold and precious graciousness you bring to this planet!
Sincerely,
Maura Conlon-McIvor
Author and Life Coach

By: Joy

Joy — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:34:12 +0000

I came here via Chris Guillebeau’s tweet. So happy to find your blog. I left the cubicle nation 4 years ago and haven’t looked back since. I’ll be checking out your book. You know what’s weird? It looks like I’ve already downloaded your sample chapter a few weeks back and now, now is a good reminder to read it. Perfect timing.

Kindness is something we can never have enough of. You never know whose lives you will touch, just by being open to the possibility of kindness.

By: Jared

Jared — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:07:52 +0000

Great post Pam. Believe it or not, I’m doing a year long study on what the smallest thing is that makes the biggest difference in your life. You know what most people voted (over a raise)? A “compliment” AND a “smile.”

Go figure? I go VERY LITTLE of either (working in a cubicle).

You can see the results or vote here:
http://jaredmatthewkessler.blogspot.com/

I wish your book would be next to all the magazines in ALL the waiting room of major offices around the world as people wait to be interviewed.
*Jared