How to Take Acts of Kindness With Jeff Edelstein

What if kindness wasn't just "random," but a strategic tool for rebuilding our world? In this episode, Melissa sits down with Jeff Edelstein—mediator, engineer, and author of From Oath to Action. Jeff shares how his decades of mediating complex public policy disputes led him to a profound realization: kindness must be embedded into the very structures of our society. In this episode, we discuss: The difference between "random" acts and "operationalized" kindness. How Jeff’s book, From Oath to Action, has inspired bipartisan change on Capitol Hill. The success of Acts of Kindness Maine and the vision for a National Institute of Kindness. How collaborative, courageous leadership can bridge deep political and social divides. About Jeff Edelstein: Jeff is a dynamic leader working at the intersection of community-building and public policy. With a background as a professional engineer and a lifelong engagement with spirituality and psychology, he brings a unique, multi-faceted lens to the challenges of our modern world. Connect with Jeff: Website: jeffedelstein.com Book: From Oath to Action: Simple Acts of Courage to Rebuild American Democracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices