by Ralph Kison | Oct 7, 2026 | Coaching and Personal Success, Communication, Leadership
In my previous article, Nice May Feel Better. Kind Builds Better Leaders, I explored the difference between being nice and being kind. Nice often focuses on keeping people comfortable in the moment, while kindness is sometimes willing to have the hard conversation...
by Ralph Kison | Oct 1, 2026 | Communication, Leadership
One of the less obvious risks of becoming more experienced, successful, or advancing into senior leadership is that fewer people are willing to tell you what they really think. It’s not necessarily because people want to avoid you; it’s often because, on the way up,...
by Ralph Kison | Aug 6, 2026 | Coaching and Personal Success, Communication, Leadership
Do you care enough to be honest with those around you? Let’s get started by watching this short video. There is a significant difference between being nice and being kind. Nice often tells people what they want to hear. Kind tells people what they need to hear. Nice...
by Ralph Kison | Aug 7, 2025 | Communication, Leadership
“Culture is habits. And your habits are how you win — personally, professionally, and as a team.” – Buzz Williams, Head Coach, Maryland Terrapins Whether you’re leading a team of 5 or 500, building a business or leading in your community, one truth...
by Ralph Kison | Jul 28, 2025 | Communication
“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” — Mother Teresa Think words don’t matter? Think again. Research varies, but it is generally accepted that approximately 10% of communication is verbal – the tip of the iceberg. In simple...
by kisonllg | Feb 20, 2019 | Coaching and Personal Success, Communication, Leadership
If you’re drinking the “poison” (anger, resentment, revenge, jealousy, suspicion, etc.) that you are directing towards others, and in so doing, thinking you’re hurting them, you may be mistaken. It may slowly be “killing” you emotionally and relationally and even...
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