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Insights, research, and perspectives on kindness in leadership, business, and investment.

Dalia Hierro: Choosing People, Challenging Power, and the Positive Ripple Effects

Dalia Hierro: Choosing People, Challenging Power, and the Positive Ripple Effects

Amanda Fornal

Dalia Hierro has spent more than two decades navigating the complex world of product development and executive leadership, from the rigid hierarchy of Amazon to the fragile early days of startups. Her story is not just about career growth, it is about building long-term meaningful relationships along the way.

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Ismat Ahmed Shaikh: Bringing Profit and Purpose Together

Ismat Ahmed Shaikh: Bringing Profit and Purpose Together

Amanda Fornal

Ismat Ahmed Shaikh’s journey from statistics to sustainable entrepreneurship reflects a deep belief that business can—and should—balance profit with purpose. As the founder of Estalmia, he is building a business grounded in ethics, innovation, and long-term impact.

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Alan Goldsher: Telling Stories That Matter

Alan Goldsher: Telling Stories That Matter

Amanda Fornal

Alan Goldsher’s path into content creation took an unexpected but purposeful turn during the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 1800 videos created, he is building a kindness-powered storytelling network that inspires, informs, and includes.

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Jennifer Fraser: Bullying vs. Courageous Kindness

Jennifer Fraser: Bullying vs. Courageous Kindness

Amanda Fornal

Jennifer Fraser is building a science-based case for kindness—one that demands truth, protects the vulnerable, and challenges systems to do better.

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Doreen Marchetti: Loyalty, Leadership, and Living with Kindness

Doreen Marchetti: Loyalty, Leadership, and Living with Kindness

Amanda Fornal

Doreen Marchetti’s leadership story spans 37 years, more than 50 countries, and countless relationships. She brings a rare depth of global experience, and has never lost sight of the human element. Her reflections on kindness, loyalty, and connection offer a grounded and meaningful perspective for Investing in Kindness.

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Winifred Ereyi: Wisdom, Empathy, and the Power of Showing Up

Winifred Ereyi: Wisdom, Empathy, and the Power of Showing Up

Amanda Fornal

Winifred Ereyi’s story spans continents, industries, and roles—but one thread connects it all: her commitment to leading with empathy. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and now based in the United States, Winifred has lived and worked in four countries and built a career that moves between engineering, education, corporate sales, and advocacy.

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AnaMaria Quijano-Wittemann: Leading with Values, Building with Trust

AnaMaria Quijano-Wittemann: Leading with Values, Building with Trust

Amanda Fornal

AnaMaria’s story bridges countries and industries, as an investor, leader, and founder. What grounds it all is her belief that values—lived and visible—are essential for sustainable success. With over seven years of experience in venture capital, she observed how much attention is given to products, markets, and metrics—while crucial factors like founder values are often overlooked. She has taken these learnings and now builds more consciously for the future.

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Kindness and Retention: What the Research Says About Why Employees Stay

Kindness and Retention: What the Research Says About Why Employees Stay

Amanda Fornal

Employee retention is a growing concern for companies facing high turnover, rising recruitment costs, and a competitive talent market.

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Kevin Smith: A Movement Sparked by One Returned Wallet

Kevin Smith: A Movement Sparked by One Returned Wallet

Amanda Fornal

Kevin was a perfect first interview for Investing in Kindness. His story was both powerful and practical—grounded in personal values and driven by a sense of responsibility to do more. One returned wallet led to a fully formed initiative—Kindness Week Worldwide.

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Kindness Pays: The Business Case for Prosocial Leadership

Kindness Pays: The Business Case for Prosocial Leadership

Amanda Fornal

Recent research confirms what many leaders have long believed: kindness in leadership is not only ethical — it’s also a strategic business advantage.

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