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GA 306 | Practicing Kindness with Karyn Ross

By Jessica Bush Updated on February 12th, 2020

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This week’s guest is Karyn Ross. Ron and Karyn talked all about practicing kindness, why it’s important, and how it’s relevant to continuous improvement. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn:

The quote that inspires Karyn (3:01)
What kindness has to do with lean (4:34)
How to be kind when it’s difficult (7:30)
How Karyn makes time for everything (11:40)
The relationship between kindness and psychological safety (15:59)
Ron’s personal anecdote about kindness (18:57)
How our hectic schedules affect our ability to be kind (25:34)
Habits as they relate to kindness (28:18)
An example (31:20)
Karyn’s final words of wisdom/kindness (36:24)

Podcast Resources

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Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Fearless Organization by Amy Edmondson
Love and Kindness Project Foundation
Karyn’s Website
Karyn on Twitter
Karyn on LinkedIn
Karyn on Instagram

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What Do You Think?

Describe an act of kindness you’ve received recently. How did it affect your mood? Your day?

Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

Adam Lawrence
February 15, 2020 - 10:24 am
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I really enjoyed this episode. Karyn reminds us that kindness is a practice that improves the situation for the giver and receiver. Her efforts are to be applauded. Keep bringing her back so we can learn more from her. Can’t wait to hear her break the record!