From Bullied Students to Burnt-Out Staff--How Kristi Trader Heals Communities

What happens when we treat people with true kindness—not as a buzzword, but as a measurable, actionable framework? In this powerful episode of Our Future is Kind, Michael sits down with Kristi Trader, author, speaker, and founder of Embody Kind, who shares her deeply rooted wisdom from 20+ years working with teams, schools, and community leaders across North America. Plus, Kristi unveils her newest platform: Kind Community Project—a positive news and networking site for changemakers who want to re-wire the world with connection and kindness. https://login.circle.so/sign_in?request_host=kind-community-project.circle.so   📘 Get a free copy of her eBook "Embody Kind" by messaging her on social media. 🎟️ Join her and Michael at http://TheHumanSummit.com on World Kindness Day – November 13th   🌟 This Week's Kindness Challenge – Inspired by Kristi Trader • Before your next meeting or class, pause, breathe, and center yourself. You deserve your own attention first. • Ask one person how they really are—and wait for the real answer. Then be their "you too?" moment. • Do one act of kindness today and log it using the hashtag #KindnessCounts2025 – join the global movement toward 1 million acts of kindness.   💫 Stay Inspired – Kristi's Way • Practice breathwork: Slow down and spin the ring before answering. Presence leads to better connection. • Read: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni – her go-to for team trust and transformation. • Explore: KindCommunityProject.com – Rewire your feed with uplifting news, events, and shared kindness missions.   Please visit our website to get more information: http://ourfutureiskind.com/ Michael G. Neece's Essential Information -Book a Call! https://ourfutureiskind.as.me -PressKit:https://onedrive.live.com/?redeem=aHR0cHM6Ly8xZHJ2Lm1zL2YvcyFBaVdyWHZsbEx3Ujl4WGJEZzRkcGE4ZDBWMUVGP2U9a3R6TTBP   🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1   ⭐⭐⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aQcfpaZkX9Wisd9c9BWXv ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-future-is-kind-podcast/id1784037822 AmazonPodcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3e101ff-9a05-4a17-9160-879012997d5c/our-future-is-kind-podcast   Podcast guests and key partners: @ShariAlyse @ThirdWaveVolunteers @Nataliesiston @bravehealerproductions2444 @mari_trademarks @erikwalkerneill9708 @lisapowellgraham @TheMyImpossiblePodcast_MK @_bernadette_smith @nikki-groom @laraheacock4059   Michael is co-founder of The Human Summit,  Learn about The Human Summit: www.thehumansummit.com/home https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-human-summit https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehumansummit   🔗 Check Out My Books Here! - Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer Book https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921 - In Kind Book https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD   🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGNeeceAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgneece/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yournextkeynotespeaker/ Website: https://www.ourfutureiskind.com/   📩 For business inquiries: [email protected] ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you:   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FP3M_hjbVM ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc3s0EP4b28 ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgQaO_LOGME ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkCL2dMi_e0 ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T766pHw-7BA ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8_SyObRtsY ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P3-mJeeu5Q ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UdJ66ej_yU ================================= For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:   📩 Email: [email protected]   🔔 Want to boost efficiency, innovation, and productivity through kindness? Subscribe for expert insights, inspiring podcasts, and powerful strategies! https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1   =================================   🔎 Related Phrases: #leadership #Motivation #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #CorporateCulture #EmployeeEngagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #MotivationalSpeaking #EffectiveCommunication #CareerSuccess #ProductivityHacks #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceKindness #InnovationInBusiness #WorkplaceWellbeing #InclusiveLeadership #GrowthMindset #KindnessMatters #ConflictResolution #SelfCareForLeaders #TrustInTeams #BetterTogether #Podcast #Kindness #future #Culture #Books #thehumansummit