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Kindness has been deeply misunderstood.

Kindness is not weak or passive; it is not all sweetness and light. Kindness is actually among our greatest sources of strength and resilience.

We’ve evolved to be kind because kindness increases the social connection and mutual reliance that allow us not only to survive, but to thrive. It gives us tools to see the world through another’s eyes, act meaningfully in that world, and create and collaborate more effectively. When we leverage kindness, we become more effective leaders, problem solvers, and citizens. It is the linchpin 21st century skill.

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About Me

My name is Tracy Dennis-Tiwary. I am an emotion scientist and Professor of Psychology at Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. I specialize in studying the development of social-emotional competence and well-being across the lifespan, and am a scientific consultant with the Sprout Network/NBC Universal on their Kindness Counts initiative.…

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