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"The Power of Kindness” is a TedTalk video from Orly Wahba, the founder of Life Vest Inside. Wahba has an incredible story about the power of kindness and how everyday, intentional behavior has created a huge movement and changed communities around the world. Drop us a comment and let us know what you think about Orly Wahba's story. Can you relate to it?

Being Kind Makes You a Happier and Healthier Person from the Best You Best Me blog explores the positives that come along with kindness. Acknowledging the positive effect of random acts of kindness is nothing new. In fact, Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote about it in 350 BC. “Kindness is great if shown to one who is in great need, or who needs what is important and hard to get, or who needs it at an important and difficult crisis; or if the helper is the only, the first, or the chief person to give the help.” What is something you can do everyday to show kindness? What is something your students or children can do? Just one thing. Drop a comment below to share your ideas.

It seems that the days of saying "Yes, please" or "No, thank you" are long gone sometimes. We hear stories about young people who have no respect for authority, their elders, their peers, or even themselves. Are you stuck in the culture of disrespect? You don't have to stay there! Check out this blog from Dr. Ronald Rigglo, from Cutting-Edge Leadership. Let us know what you think about Dr. Rigglo's list. Which item hits home with you?