A global movement to recognise and showcase the positive impact of kindness in leadership and society

Joined July 2019
Nominations are now open in #UK and #AsiaPacific !๐Ÿ“ฃ Our #Kindness & #Leadership, 50 Leading Lights campaign seeks to spotlight leaders impacting others through kindness across all industries and professions. Deadline is June 5thโฐ Head to kindnessrules.co.uk
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1 week to go until nominations close! โณ Swipe for 3 tips to make your nomination shine, based on the 10 Principles of Kindness! ๐Ÿ—“ 05 May ๐Ÿ”— kindnessrules.co.uk #leadership #kindness #kindleadership
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2 weeks to go! โณ Nominate kind leaders by sharing their contributions, kindness in leadership, examples of Kindness Principles, & 2 testimonials. ๐ŸŒ Open to UK & Asia Pacific ๐Ÿ—“ 05 May ๐Ÿ”— kindnessrules.co.uk #KindLeadership #Leadership
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Kindness starts with leaders who listen and create safe spaces. Nam, VP of B. School, shows us that authentic leadership fosters connection and culture. Nominate a kind leader. ๐ŸŒ Kindness & Leadership List (UK & Asia Pacific) ๐Ÿ—“ 05 May ๐Ÿ”— kindnessrules.co.uk
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Kindness is not about being junior or agreeable, but about clarity and respect. #KindLeadership happens at every level. Nominate a leader who embodies this. ๐ŸŒ Kindness & Leadership List (UK & Asia Pacific) ๐Ÿ—“ Deadline: Tuesday, 05 May ๐Ÿ”— kindnessrules.co.uk
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Acknowledge impact. Reinforce culture. Showcase your people. Nominate a kind leader today. ๐ŸŒ Kindness & Leadership List (UK & Asia Pacific) ๐Ÿ—“ Deadline: 05 May ๐Ÿ”— kindnessrules.co.uk
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Kind leadership means creating space for others. โ€œWhen people arenโ€™t scared of messing up, they take more initiative.โ€ - Kara Myhill Thatโ€™s empowerment in action. ๐ŸŒ Nominate a kind leader ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 5 May ๐Ÿ”— kindnessrules.co.uk
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Kindness isnโ€™t always saying yes. Itโ€™s setting boundaries and creating space for others to step up. Kind leadership empowers ownership, not overload. Thatโ€™s how strong, sustainable teams are built. ๐ŸŒ Nominate a kind leader ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 5 May ๐Ÿ”— kindnessrules.co.uk
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David Campbell Smith shares that by leading with understanding, teams move beyond reaction and into trust, connection, and performance. Who is creating that kind of culture in your workplace? ๐ŸŒ Nominate a kind leader ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Deadline: 05 May ๐Ÿ”— kindnessrules.co.uk
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Myth: Kindness is walking on eggshells. Fact: Kindness creates psychological safety - and that drives performance. When people feel safe to speak up, contribute, and learn, teams perform better. ๐ŸŒ Nominate a kind leader ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 5 May ๐Ÿ”— kindnessrules.co.uk
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In conversations about race, disability, and gender, silence can feel easier. Haseeb Ahmad chose action. Through reverse mentoring and inclusive recruitment, he leads courageous inclusion. ๐ŸŒ Nominate a kind leader ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Deadline: 5 May ๐Ÿ”— kindnessrules.co.uk
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Kindness doesnโ€™t avoid hard conversations. It means listening before reacting and giving feedback without humiliation. The kindest leaders donโ€™t avoid discomfortโ€”they navigate it with integrity. ๐ŸŒ Nominate a kind leader ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Deadline: 5 May ๐Ÿ”— kindnessrules.co.uk
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Dame Sarah Healey leads one of the UKโ€™s most complex departments with a simple belief: kindness enables people to perform at their best. High standards. Psychological safety. Leadership with humanity. ๐ŸŒ Nominate a kind leader ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Deadline: 5 May ๐Ÿ”— kindnessrules.co.uk
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We often hear that kindness lowers standards. The opposite is true. Teams led with respect, not fear, are more productive, creative, and loyal. Kindness isnโ€™t mediocrity. Itโ€™s motivation without intimidation. ๐ŸŒ Nominate a leader ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Deadline: 5 May ๐Ÿ”— kindnessrules.co.uk
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We all know one. The leader who listens first, lifts others up, shares credit, makes fair decisions, and creates space for every voice. Thatโ€™s kindness in leadership. Nominate a Senior Leader or Rising Star at kindnessrules.co.uk ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 05 May 2026 #KindnessInLeadership
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๐ŸŒŸ Nominations are OPEN for our #UK & #AsiaPacific #Kindness & #Leadership, 50 Leading Lights! We're spotlighting leaders who inspire through #kindness & drive positive impact in #business, #society & beyond. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Deadline: 11 June 2025 kindnessrules.co.uk/
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At the Women of the Future Programme, weโ€™ve seen first-hand how kindness in leadership transforms workplaces. You can find the pledge and our Kindness Manual, right here lnkd.in/dfRmPVD
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At the Women of the Future Programme, weโ€™ve seen first-hand how kindness in leadership transforms workplaces. In 2025, let's keep this momentum going; sign our Kindness Pledge at kindnessrules.co.uk/
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We truly believe that Kindness and Leadership go hand in hand - use the tips within our kindness & Leadership booklet on our website kindnessrules.co.uk to incorporate some of the Kindness principles into your team and organisation. #leadwithkindness #kindness #leadership
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NEW #WOF2024 PODCAST!!๐ŸŽง To celebrate #WorldKindnessDay, Kim has spoken to one of our 2023 #Kindness and #Leadership 50 Leading Lights alumni โ€“ Polly McMaster, co-founder and CEO of The Fold ๐Ÿ‘
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