The Kindness Gap: How to Move from Nice to Deeply Kind: with Houston Kraft

What does it mean to truly practice kindness? Houston Kraft, spent his career studying kindness, wrote a book about it (Deep Kindness) and shares powerful insights into how kindness can transform our lives. He explains: The difference between "confetti kindness" (random acts of kindness) and deep, intentional kindness Why kindness is misunderstood as "free" and why it's anything but The difference between being kind and being nice Does it pay $ to be kind? How kindness requires courage, emotional regulation, and empathy The link between kindness and forgiveness—and why forgiveness is a cornerstone of kindness Why kindness is often harder than we think but worth the effort How to practice kindness in leadership, relationships, and everyday life Why "nice guys finish last" might be true—but kind people finish first Practical tips to close the gap between what we believe in and how we show up This episode is packed with emotional stories, practical tools, and thought-provoking insights to inspire you to be more intentionally and deeply kind in your life. Book Rec: On Being Nice by the School of Life Follow Houston Kraft hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.