In this powerful episode of The Kindness Extremist, host Shola Richards—renowned keynote speaker and workplace civility expert—dives deep into a challenge we all face: dealing with ignorant and unkind comments.
Whether at work, online, or in daily life, Shola shares three transformational kindness strategies to respond with grace, strength, and self-respect.
Through real-life stories and actionable insights, Shola shows us that kindness is not weakness—it’s courageous leadership. Tune in for practical tools and mindset shifts that help create a kinder, more empathetic world.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction and Welcome
00:50 – Life as a Keynote Speaker
01:46 – A Shocking Encounter
04:49 – Responding to Ignorance with Kindness
08:38 – Examples of Ignorant Comments
11:07 – Relentlessly Respect Yourself
13:43 – Owning Your Mistakes
16:21 – Recap and Final Thoughts
🔗 Connect with Shola:
Instagram – @sholarichards
Website – sholarichards.com
For speaking requests or collaborations: Info@GothamArtists.com
This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.
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