Kindness and productivity are not opposing forces in business. In fact, kindness can be a powerful driver of success when treated as a practical approach rather than just a nice-to-have value.Shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset, and focusing on collaboration rather than competition, can transform how teams work together.Graham Allcott is an author and the founder of Think Productive, a global company that helps teams improve their work through productivity and leadership training. He’s written multiple books, including the international bestseller How to be a Productivity Ninja. His latest book, Kind, explores the relationship between kindness and business success.Three reasons to listenShift your thinking to create more opportunities for kindnessBuild stronger teams without defaulting to competitive behaviourCreate ripple effects of positive change by understanding how self-kindness and kindfulness influence team dynamicsEpisode highlights[00:11:24] When you're kind, you win[00:14:05] The scarcity mindset[00:17:06] How we can develop kindness[00:19:07] The myth of the business bastard[00:22:17] Psychological safety in teams[00:23:20] Case study: Timpson[00:27:37] How to build an abondance mindset[00:28:42] Kindness vs niceness[00:30:10] Case study: Jacinda Ardern[00:32:04] Kindness and difficult decisions[00:35:53] Kindness starts with you[00:37:57] Graham's media recommendations[00:40:18] Takeaways from Pia and DanLinksConnect with Graham via LinkedInKind: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work – Graham’s most recent bookWhy Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr Julie SmithMoral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference, by Rutger BregmanTrack and improve your team performance with SquadifyLeave us a voice note

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