Kindness Remix: Redefining Leadership with Linda Cohen
Kindness Remix: Redefining Leadership with Linda Cohen
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Episode summary
What if kindness isn’t a “nice to have” at work—but a proven business strategy? Today I’m joined by Linda Cohen, The Kindness Catalyst: international keynote speaker, author, and trainer helping organizations reduce burnout, improve retention, and boost engagement through practical, measurable kindness.
Linda shares her powerful remix story—re-entering the workforce in her 40s after personal loss—how her 1,000 Mitzvahs project sparked a speaking career, and why onboarding with kindness may be the next competitive edge. We also talk midlife reinvention, permission to evolve, and yes…roller skates.
What you’ll learn
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The ROI of kindness at work—beyond “feel good”
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How tiny, intentional acts compound into culture change
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Practical ways leaders show empathy without sacrificing performance
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Why onboarding with kindness reduces early-tenure turnover
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Mindset shifts for Gen-X reinventions in your 40s, 50s, and beyond
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A simple challenge to start your own 1,000 Mitzvahs practice
Chapters (approx.)
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00:00 Sponsor: Freedom Builder System (Biz Builder AI + community)
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01:00 Welcome & workshop shout-out
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02:10 Meet Linda Cohen: The Kindness Catalyst
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03:30 Remix story: from stay-at-home mom to speaker/author
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04:45 Loss, healing, and the 1,000 Mitzvahs project
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07:10 What counts as a mitzvah? Small acts, big ripple
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11:30 Kindness as a leadership skill
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13:30 Culture, retention, and recognition that lands
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16:10 Kindness initiatives in healthcare & senior living
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17:30 Onboarding with kindness: fixing the first 30–60 days
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20:00 Generations at work: finding common ground
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23:00 Permission to evolve: leaving groups with grace
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26:10 Emerging Leaders series & filling the right cohort
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28:30 Reinvention at any age
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31:00 Curating your support system
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34:30 Try new things (Zumba, pickleball, roller skating!)
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34:55 Research highlight: 40% of happiness = intentional actions
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36:30 The Remix Challenge: start your 1,000 Mitzvahs
Connect with Linda Cohen
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindacohen
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Website: https://www.lindacohenconsulting.com
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindnessfromcohen
Resources mentioned
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1,000 Mitzvahs project (personal kindness challenge)
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Onboarding with Kindness (toolkit in development)
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Research cited: Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky (U.C. Riverside) on sources of happiness & intentional actions
Remix Challenge
Pick one tiny act of kindness today—text someone who’s been quiet, let a car merge, bring soup to a neighbor—and track it. Small acts → big ripple.
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