Season 2 Episode #44 100 Acts of Love with Kim Hamer

Send us Fan MailSeason 2 Episode #44 Kim Hamer is coming from the Los Angeles, CAYou can find Kim at 100actsoflove.com and all over social media…About our guest Experienced People Leader, Speaker, Author, who is gifted in helping managers remove the fear and discomfort around talking to and working with employees dealing with cancer, loss, or other health crisis.  What people say about Kim’s book – and I quote "Oh Kim Hamer...If you've never experienced her writing, I'll tell you this - it will make you laugh and cry all at once, all while nodding your head, saying "oh YES, that totally makes sense"! And - "I can DO that." 100 Acts of Love is the best of everything she's ever written about caring for and supporting the people you love through the toughest times of their lives. It's an easy read with practical, and actual useful information. Nothing in here is especially complicated. Simple "acts of love" for maximum impact. Not only does it tell you what to do to honor and support others, but she tells you how to do it while loving, supporting, and honoring yourself, so that you can give from the right place. Don't wait until you need this - just get it. You'll be glad you did.” Kim, thanks for taking the most challenging experience of your life and being vulnerable to share your story, your personal life, your children’s experiences, and so much more… to help others navigate with LOVE through their life altering circumstances.  Kim, welcome to the show!   TOTD – “Love is an awareness of the emotions you and your partner experience – running to the ones that make your heart pitter-padder and sitting quietly… listening to the ones that cause you to pause.”                                                                              Jeff ChristianIn this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life’s essential ingredients?  What is the best thing you do for you?3 beautiful adult children… what do you love about each oneIn preparing for you, I heard you are an amazing comedian, so… what is your best JOKE?Let’s talk about your book – congrats first of all… when did you decide to write it?Taking action to share love…was there any particular ACT that stands out from your time of need?Husband’s name was Art who loved to cycle and was 6’6”.Light the Fuse is about taking action to make a difference in the life of someone else…but in doing so lights your fuse as well…The challenge of ASKING FOR HELPThe importance of Self CareThe voice gets louder and louder in speaking to the person who wants to help but just doesn’t know how to get started… then one day turns into one week and then into one month… and perhaps to a loss of friendship when it just doesn’t need to be that way…The IMPORTANCE of being specific in offering help.   To take time to think thru what the person needs…The Power of EMPATHY – listening with your heart to create space for your friend  to be seen (eyes), heard (body language) and loved (the bonding power of touch).The organization missed an opportunity to care for my boss and all the employees in our company.  They missed the opportunity to empower their employees to care AND to be productive at that same time.  They missed an opportunity to build employee alliances with the company.Offering advice to employers who might be listening, what is the best advice for that population…Helping children work through health, challenges, disruption, and death…Legacy