Stories of Kindness

It’s easy to slip into generalisations about kindness – but what if we looked at the concept more deeply?

We all know that it’s good to do nice things, but have you ever thought about what change could happen if we took the time to fully understand the real value of kindness? For instance, what would economies and education look like if we put kindness to people and planet first, over growth and discipline?

Alongside our Brands of Inspiration partner Simple, we’re exploring kindness as a dynamic concept. How is it showing up in healthcare, the media, the environment and the arts? And why does this matter?

Follow along here.

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