“I’m doing everything right,” he said.
“But no one talks in meetings anymore.”
A manager sat down in front of one of our coaches. Shoulders tense. Eyes tired.
This is not a KPI problem. It is a kindness problem.
What science confirms (and people already feel)
Kindness sounds soft. But it works hard.
- It strengthens mental health. People who do something kind feel calmer and less stressed. At work too (Journal of Happiness Studies).
- It improves performance. Teams that feel safe speak up. They are more creative, resilient, and productive. Especially – precisely -under pressure. (Harvard Business Review, 2022).
- It builds culture. Employees who feel seen are: 3x more engaged and 5x more likely to feel positive about their well-being at work (Gallup)
And there’s something else worth noting: When people witness kindness, they are more likely to pass it on. Scientists call this moral elevation. We call it: contagious (APA, 2020).
Why this matters now
At Inuka, we coach people who feel stuck. Not lazy. Not broken. Just… tired.
They don’t need a pep talk. They need to feel safe. Seen. Supported.
And sometimes, that shift comes from the smallest act: A check-in. A thank-you. A message that says, “You’re not alone.”
So we made something to help
No fluff. No extra workload. Just one small act of kindness, every day.
Done in <5 minutes. Designed for real workdays. Even the messy ones.
What kindness unlocks changes
When kindness becomes part of the culture, people:
- Speak up more
- Help each other without being asked
- Feel less alone
- Recover faster from stress
- Feedback feels safer and growth begins.
In short? People do better because they feel better.
One act a day. That’s it.
You don’t need to change everything. Just start with one act today.
Because kindness isn’t about being nice. It’s about making space. For people. So they can do their best work.
Make 2026 the year your team feels seen.
Download 30 small acts to bring more joy, care, and connection to work.
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