In this episode, Michael Neece sits down with Nikki Groom, CEO of Raised Voices, to explore the power of authentic leadership and personal branding for speakers. Nikki shares how showing up as your true self creates deeper connection and impact, and how slowing down to practice curious compassion can transform conflict into understanding. They discuss envisioning a future rooted in equity and empathy and the collective action required to get there. Nikki also reveals what inspires her daily and how she supports others in sharing their unique brilliance with the world.

This Episode's Kindness Challenge

🧠 Slow down before you respond.

🫶 When conflict or misunderstanding arises, pause and ask yourself:

→ “What am I not seeing or understanding yet?”

🌱 Practice curious compassion instead of reactive judgment.

🌍 Kindness grows when we make space for others’ stories—even ones we disagree with.

This week, reach out to someone whose perspective differs from yours and ask them a sincere question—then just listen.

Where to Find Inspiration to stay kind?

📚 Read fiction set in unfamiliar times or places.

👥 Listen to others’ stories, especially those different from your own.

Reach out to Nikki:

http://raised-voices.com/

@NikkiGroom on most socials

Read her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Your-Own-Potential-Business/dp/1641379952

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✅ About Michael G Neece.

Michael G. Neece – Building a Kinder Future, One Act at a Time

Welcome to Our Future is Kind, where I explore how kindness creates stronger teams, better leadership, and a thriving world. As a keynote speaker and visionary leader, I share kindness-driven strategies through speeches, expert interviews, and my podcast, "Our Future is Kind." From corporate culture to personal growth, I uncover how kindness shapes success.

My book, "In Kind: Consciously Craft a Meaningful Life and Career," offers a roadmap to a fulfilling career and a kinder workplace. I believe in teaching others to use the power of kindness to build the future we want to live in.

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