Achieving Infinite

Kindness

UBC Shad Valley 2014John Horn

@hornjohnhorn

AgendaPrologue | Get to know John1. The case for kindness2. How to be nice3. Practicing infinite kindness

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.”

– African Proverb

“Never let anyone come to you without leaving better and happier.”

– Mother Teresa

Experiencing Kindness• Who is the nicest person you know?• What makes them so nice?• What is one example of a kind

gesture that this person has done?

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Experiencing Kindness• Who is the nicest person you know?• What makes them so nice?• What is one example of a kind

gesture that this person has done?

Learning OutcomesBy the end of this presentation, learners will be able to…

• Explain the value of kindness in terms of human relationships

• Describe how to spread kindness and why it is important to do so

• Begin designing personal framework/style for infinite kindness

Facts About Public Speaking

Three Things1. Think of no one as

“Them”.2. Understood. Understand.3. Be incredibly generous.

DISCUSSION

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1. The case for kindness

Nobody wants to work with

an asshole!

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“Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde

Lose the Power PoseKindness as strategy

Lose the power pose

Be GenerousGiverMatcherTaker

Embrace Co-opetition

2. How to be nice

“An ounce of practice is generally worth more than a ton of theory.”

– E.F. Schumacher

How to be a wave of nice1. Be positive2. Be present3. Be consistent

*Hey, have you ever tried to punch a wave?

How to understand1. Listen2. Like, really listen3. Synthesize and repeat

How to give a compliment1. Be authentic2. Be clear and match their style3. Actually give a compliment4. Be timely5. Take a compliment

How to pay it

forward

3. Perfect practice makes perfect

“How can I help you?”

Crowdsourced Solutions1. Person A– Introduce yourself– Describe a challenge or problem

2. Person B– Ask, “how can I help you?”– Inquire, advise and connect

“Work to become, not acquire.”

– Elbert Hubbard

Three Things1. __________________________2. __________________________3. __________________________

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