Artist Cole NeSmith explores the power of kindness alongside host and kindness.org CEO Jaclyn Lindsey. From creating unique immersive events that foster connection to utilizing kindness as a way to challenge the status quo, the experience curator sheds light on the often undiscussed ways kindness shows up in leadership.

Key takeaways include:

The true meaning of kindness versus niceness and its role in conflict resolution.
How kindness influences faith, spirituality, and personal authenticity.
Practical manifestations of kindness in workplace actions and leadership.
Creating inclusive environments that engage attendees with purpose and more.

Cole NeSmith is an experienced curator, writer, musician, actor, and speaker, as well as the Founder and Artistic Director of the Creative City Project and co-founder/Chief Creative Officer of The Memoir Agency. Through his work, he creates large-scale immersive events and “Immersive Master Plans” that help cities and organizations design meaningful, engaging experiences for communities. Since launching the Creative City Project in 2012, he has played a key role in shaping Orlando’s cultural identity through major initiatives, festivals, and civic projects, earning recognition as one of Orlando’s “50 Most Powerful People” and a “40 Under 40” honoree, while also maintaining an active career as a performing artist across theater, music, film, and television.

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