In this episode of The Kindness Advantage Podcast, host Cindy Rowe sits down with Niki Fielding, founder of A Better Paradigm, to explore how kindness can completely transform workplace culture. Niki shares her mission to connect leaders, consultants, and organizations with resources that amplify compassion, respect, and connection at work.

We dive deep into:

• Why kindness is a strategic advantage—not a weakness—in leadership.

• How creating a culture of respect improves employee retention, innovation, and collaboration.

• The importance of psychological safety in fostering teamwork and creativity.

• Real-world examples of organizations thriving because of kindness-driven leadership.

Whether you’re a leader, HR professional, or simply passionate about creating a more positive workplace, you’ll walk away with actionable insights and research-backed reasons to make kindness part of your company’s DNA.

• Connect with Niki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicafielding/

• Explore A Better Paradigm: abetterparadigm.com

• Subscribe to Niki’s newsletter, Niki’s Notes

Welcome to The Kindness Advantage with Cindy Rowe!

Think kindness is just “being nice”? Think again. This upbeat, bite-sized weekly podcast delivers 10-minute bursts of inspiration and action to help you make kindness your secret superpower—in work, life, and leadership.

Hosted by speaker and kindness ambassador Cindy Rowe, each episode is packed with real talk, simple strategies, and feel-good motivation you can actually use.

Whether you're leading a team, raising tiny humans, or just trying to be a better human yourself—this show is for you.

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