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1 Super-Rare Sign You’re Supposed to Be a Leader, According to Science
BY FAIRYGODBOSS
November 2, 2018
Leaders are often depicted as cold-hearted, no-nonsense figures without a trace of a soul (think: Miranda Priestly). But recent research shows that successful leaders have a completely different attribute that’s contradictory to the previously taught leadership qualities: true kindness.
Saturday is Choose Kind Day in Austin. Here’s what’s happening
BY KRISTIN FINAN
November 10, 2017
You can never have enough kindness, right? Mayor Steve Adler has declared Saturday, Nov. 11 Choose Kind Day in Austin, a day when Austinites are encouraged to participate in random acts of kindness and volunteer with their favorite nonprofits while using the hashtag #ChooseKindAustin to spread the word.
Choose Kind With Wonder: New film about giving launches Austin volunteering day
BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
November 10, 2017
From toys to T-shirts, films have given away a lot of stuff to get attention. But it looks like the upcoming Wonder is switching the equation by asking audiences to give back a little time to the community, instead.
How ‘Wonder’ Turned Wonderful At The Box Office With A $27M Opening Against Superhero Movie ‘Justice League’
BY ANTHONY D’ALESSANDRO
November 19, 2017
In the face of what was expected to be a behemoth superhero movie in Justice League at the B.O., Lionsgate boldly dated its family pic Wonder against the Warner Bros./DC movie and surprised many this weekend with a $27M opening.
Anaheim Hills Elementary plants the roots of kindness
BY ANDREA MILLS
October 25, 2017
Anaheim Hills Elementary celebrated its 40th anniversary with a ribbon cutting for the opening of its Panther Place, a “garden of kindness” created by and for its most important people: the students.
Miami Beach Vows to be a City of Kindness
BY MELISSA BERTHIER
March 6, 2017
The City of Miami Beach is joining the international movement to become a City of Kindness — recognizing how a simple act of kindness, big or small, can bring people together to build a stronger community. This initiative will launch a robust citywide campaign to include kindness challenges among residents, city staff, at Miami Beach schools, hotels and businesses.
Mayor keeps good promise to make Turlock kinder place
BY ANGELINA MARTIN
February 21, 2017
A year ago, Mayor Gary Soiseth launched Turlock’s Million Acts of Kindness campaign, hoping to transform the City of Turlock into a friendly and welcoming place through a variety of thoughtful and compassionate deeds. Since then, the city has blossomed through caring actions, from efforts of kindness at after school programs to the welcoming of refugees.
Be Nice Because It’s National Random Acts of Kindness Day
BY MELISSA CHAN
February 17, 2017
Big-hearted Americans are being called on to help celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday by carrying out selfless gestures and encouraging others to pay it forward. A Colorado-based group called the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation (RAK) has dedicated an entire week to promoting kindness. World Kindness Day, which is observed every year in November, inspired the organization to extend the unofficial holiday by seven days.
Here’s the perfect way to participate in Random Acts of Kindness Week
BY NICOLE GALLUCCI
February 14, 2017
In a difficult time of inequality, political division and a slew of other serious global issues, Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week is here to inspire us to come together and make a positive difference in the world, no matter how small. As part of the 17th annual RAK Week, which runs from Feb. 12-18, the foundation has developed a fun new way for people to get involved and collect innovative ideas on how to spread some cheer: The Kindness Generator.
The Healing Power of Kindness
BY ZAINA ADAMU
February 13, 2017
Science tells us we are more likely to perform a thoughtful deed when someone does one for us. Take for instance the stranger who smiles at you in the elevator. Almost always, you’ll return the gesture — and you’ll be more prone to smile at the next person you see. It’s a ripple effect.
Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week With Our Favorite Quotes on Kindness
BY SOLANA HAWKENSON
February 13, 2017
February 12-18 is Random Acts of Kindness Week, reminding us all to put a little love in our hearts. Formally recognized in 1995, RAK Week was created by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation as a global movement focused on good and unity through being kind. The idea is that by performing simple random acts of kindness, you can have a big impact on those around you and help make the world a better place for everyone.
Science Says ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ Week Has Astonishing Health Benefits
BY SCOTT MAUTZ
February 13, 2017
Random Acts of Kindness week is upon us and we as co-workers — nay, citizens — get to extend hands and open our hearts to participate in wonderfully arbitrary acts of kindness all week long. If the idea itself isn’t enough to motivate you to participate, science tells us that you literally feel good if you engage in kindness. The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation has culled together a range of research that highlights an astonishing array of kindness-related health benefits.
Anaheim mayor, teen team up to promote kindness campaign with Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation
BY JOSEPH PIMENTEL
January 3, 2017
Mayor Tom Tait’s simple act of kindness campaign has taken him to the Big Apple. Tait, along with Servite student and singer Sean Oliu, on Dec. 22 joined Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation to advocate for the nonprofit’s #ShareKindness Experience, a push to inspire 1 million acts of kindness in a month.
Let’s Make 2017 the Year of Being Kind
BY PAULA SPENCER SCOTT
December 30, 2016
“Whoa.” That might be said by anyone who’s spent time lately on social media, behind the wheel or even ’round some holiday tables. Seems like we’re in a bit of a kindness crisis these days.
How Lady Gaga, the Dalai Lama, and a Billionaire Are Inspiring Cities to Cultivate a Culture of Kindness
BY LISA ABEYTA
September 7, 2016
How Lady Gaga, the Dalai Lama, and a Billionaire Are Inspiring Cities to Cultivate a Culture of Kindness
The Dalai Lama and Lady Gaga Joined Forces to Talk About This Essential Human Value
BY CAROL KURUVILLA
June 27, 2016
We bet you’ve never seen a meeting of the minds quite like this one. The Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga, and the billionaire business tycoon Philip Anschutz shared a stage on Sunday during a panel presentation for The United States Conference of Mayors in Indianapolis. If it sounds like an unlikely trio, the subject chosen for this meeting was just as remarkable. The three big personalities spent their time together talking about the power of kindness and how to make the world a more compassionate place.
Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Urge Kindness in Indianapolis
BY BRIAN EASON
June 26, 2016
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: The Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga and a billionaire investor walk into a roomful of mayors…to talk about kindness. The oddity wasn’t lost on anyone in attendance — nor the panelists themselves.
Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Speak at U.S. Conference of Mayors in Indianapolis
BY GREG MARGASON
June 26, 2016
The Dalai Lama spoke Sunday at the U.S. Conference of Mayors 84th Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. Following his address, Lady Gaga joined him for a question-and-answer session moderated by journalist Ann Curry. The Dalai Lama delivered keynote remarks focusing on the global significance of building compassionate cities.
Dalai Lama & Lady Gaga Preach Kindness to Mayor’s Conference
BY RAY STEELE
June 26, 2016
Kindness and compassion can’t solve all of the world’s problems, but the Dalai Lama and Lady Gaga say they can set the stage for those solutions. The Tibetan leader and the Oscar-winning singer/songwriter appeared on stage together during the Sunday morning session of the U.S. Conference of Mayors at the J.W. Marriott Grand Ballroom.
What a pairing: Dalai Lama and Lady Gage Meeting in Indy
BY THEINDYCHANNEL.COM STAFF
June 22, 2016
In a particularly unusual pairing, the Dalai Lama and singer Lady Gaga will be meeting and speaking this weekend in Indianapolis.They will address nearly 300 of the nation’s mayors on Sunday at the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Dalai Lama to call on Indiana mayors to inspire confidence
BY MAUREEN HAYDEN CNHI
June 20, 2016
A million acts of kindness helped forged the way for the nation’s mayors to meet next week with one of the world’s best-known spiritual leaders, the Dalai Lama, as the keynote speaker at the June 24-27 meeting of U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Why the Dalai Lama will talk to US mayors about peace
BY SIMONE MCCARTHY
June 18, 2016
The Buddhist spiritual leader is scheduled to speak to US mayors about how to instill compassion. His speech comes in the wake of the recent violence in Orlando and elsewhere in the US.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama & Lady Gaga to Talk “Kindness’ and ‘Compassion’
BY ELENA TEMPLE, SARA DURR
June 22, 2016
The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet will address the nation’s mayors on Sunday, June 26 at The U.S. Conference of Mayors 84th Annual Meeting focusing on the global significance of building kind cities through action at the local level.