Creating a Mindfulness Practice (for Work)
The magic of Swift Kick happens out of a collaborative workspace in Downtown Manhattan, called LMHQ. The walls are white (because we can write on them #WorkPerk) and it has a warehouse-chic feel to it. As there are a lot of businesses that work out of the space, there are a lot of personalities, each with […]
Helping Out on a Walk Home
New York City. Busy sidewalks. Tourists. Baby strollers. Dogs. People down on their luck. And me. As I was walking home from the subway last week, I saw a woman – almost in slow motion – trip over the top of the sidewalk and fall to the ground. I was too far away to catch her or […]
Random Acts of Kindness You Can Do Anywhere
T-9 days until Random Acts of Kindness Day, and we can’t wait! We know it can be tough to think of new ways to be kind to people. To help you plan your R.A.K.s, here’s a list of things you can do…anywhere! Kindness for your team: Leave compliments for each team member to find before your next […]
Have You Ever Handed a Thank You Card to a Stranger?
“A simple THANK YOU has magic, it changes moods, opens doors, and warms cold hearts” – Unknown This quote is the absolute truth. When walking around my campus, I realized that people do a lot of things without ever receiving a simple thank you. They could be holding a door open, picking up someone else’s […]
The Benjamin Franklin Engagement Effect
You may be familiar with Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was a leading author, scientist, civic activist, statesman, diplomat, and inventor. Among his many creations were the lightning rod, Franklin stove, bifocal glasses, and the flexible urinary catheter. Who knew that Franklin created a tool for campus leaders like you in the 21st century to […]
4 Ways to Make Everyone Feel Incredibly Important
Take a moment to remember the last time you did something for someone and their happiness and gratitude made you shine brighter than any gift you’ve ever been given. That amazing feeling leaves a mark, doesn’t it? The connection between your soul and that person’s takes on a permanent hold. We all know the saying, “Live […]
How Your Organization Can Make Someone Laugh, Think, or Be Moved to Tears Today
As campus leaders, we can all learn a lesson from Jimmy Valvano’s 1993 ESPY Speech on how he lived with cancer: “To me there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend […]