Our Future is Kind Podcast

Michael G Neece
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Our Future is Kind is a podcast exploring how we build the future we want to live in, one kind choice at a time. Through conversations about kindness, leadership, connection, and courage, we speak with thoughtful leaders, creators, and bridge-builders to explore what a healthier, more humane future could look like and the choices it takes to build it. We unearth practical ideas, small but meaningful acts, and questions worth sitting with because collectively we decide what's next, so let's make it kind.

  1. 2d ago

    Grand Giving--Marketing Strategist Susan Jarema on Collaboration, & Building a Kinder Business World

    Our Future is Kind Podcast Episode 064 Susan Jarema has been an entrepreneur her whole life — and when COVID shuttered a conference and stranded her at the Grand Canyon, she and a colleague turned the moment into a movement. Today, as founder of New Earth Marketing and co-founder of The Grand Connection, she helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, strategic partnerships, and what she calls "grand giving." In this conversation, Susan and Michael explore why the most generous people can end up at the bottom of the pile without the right boundaries and strategy, how community outperforms paid ads every time, and what a world built on collaboration over competition might actually look like 100 years from now. Kindness challenge: Giving without strategy leads to burnout. This week, before saying yes to a request for your time or expertise, pause and ask: Does this serve us both? Practice one act of grand giving — generous, intentional, and sustainable. Stay inspired so you can stay kind: Susan stays inspired by layering learning into movement — pairing audiobooks with exercise so neither feels like a chore. Try these: Queue an audiobook specifically for walks, gym sessions, or any movement you already do daily. Revisit a book that shifted your thinking before — Susan recommends 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman for a fresh perspective on time and priorities. When the to-do list feels crushing, shrink it — and let a few already-done items remind you that progress is real. Connect with Susan: https://grandconnection.ca Claim a free Guest Pass via the button on the site! hello@grandconnection.ca  https://www.newearthmarketing.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanjarema  Please visit our website to get more information: http://ourfutureiskind.com/   Michael G. Neece's Essential Information -Book a Call! https://ourfutureiskind.as.me -PressKit: https://onedrive.live.com/?redeem=aHR0cHM6Ly8xZHJ2Lm1zL2YvcyFBaVdyWHZsbEx3Ujl4WGJEZzRkcGE4ZDBWMUVGP2U9a3R6TTBP    🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1    ⭐⭐⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aQcfpaZkX9Wisd9c9BWXv  ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-future-is-kind-podcast/id1784037822  AmazonPodcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3e101ff-9a05-4a17-9160-879012997d5c/our-future-is-kind-podcast    Podcast guests and key partners: @ShariAlyse @ThirdWaveVolunteers @Nataliesiston @bravehealerproductions2444 @mari_trademarks @erikwalkerneill9708 @lisapowellgraham @TheMyImpossiblePodcast_MK @_bernadette_smith @nikki-groom @laraheacock4059 @bravehealerproductions2444 @ChefaloConsulting @MindfulManagementPodcast   Michael is co-founder of The Human Summit,  Learn about The Human Summit: www.thehumansummit.com/home  https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-human-summit  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehumansummit    🔗 Check Out My Books Here! 🚀 "Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer" https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921  ⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD  🏅 International #1 Best Seller "Joy Unleashed" https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unleashed-Ultimate-Guide-Living-ebook/dp/B0G46K2MZC    🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGNeeceAuthor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgneece/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yournextkeynotespeaker/  Website: https://www.ourfutureiskind.com/    📩 For business inquiries: michael@michaelgneece.com  ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FP3M_hjbVM  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc3s0EP4b28  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgQaO_LOGME  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkCL2dMi_e0  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T766pHw-7BA ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8_SyObRtsY ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P3-mJeeu5Q ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UdJ66ej_yU ================================= For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please reach out: 📩 Email: michael@michaelgneece.com   🔔 Want to boost efficiency, innovation, and productivity through kindness? Subscribe for expert insights, inspiring podcasts, and powerful strategies! https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= 🔎 Related Phrases: #leadership #Motivation #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #CorporateCulture #EmployeeEngagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #MotivationalSpeaking #EffectiveCommunication #CareerSuccess #ProductivityHacks #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceKindness #InnovationInBusiness #WorkplaceWellbeing #InclusiveLeadership #GrowthMindset #KindnessMatters #ConflictResolution #SelfCareForLeaders #TrustInTeams #BetterTogether #Podcast #Kindness #future #Culture #Books #HumanSummit

    29 min

  2. May 29

    Your Authority X Factor: Marketer Kelly Schuknecht on Women in Leadership, Purpose-Driven Business, and Finding Your Voice

    Kelly Schuknecht spent 20 years as the person behind the person — executing visions for CEOs while staying completely out of the spotlight. Now, as founder of Two Mile High Marketing and host of the Beyond the Bestseller podcast, she helps entrepreneurs and authors step into their own authority and get their messages into the world. In this conversation, Kelly and Michael dig into what it really means to do more good in business, why core values must be lived not just posted on walls, and why more women in leadership roles matters for companies, cultures, and the future. Kelly also shares the surprisingly simple practices keeping her inspired while running her own business.   Get in touch with Kelly! • https://twomilehighmarketing.com • https://kellyschuknecht.com • https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyschuknecht   Stats of interest from this episode: • As of 2025, women now represent nearly half (47%) of the total U.S. labor force:  https://eyeonhousing.org/2025/04/the-power-of-women-in-the-workforce/ • But women only represent 29% of C-Suite positions as of 2024 (this is actually higher than last time I pulled this number, so that's good!):  https://high5test.com/women-in-leadership-statistics/ • "In 2015, gender-diverse companies were 15% more likely to outperform their non-diverse counterparts. By 2023, that number had surged to 39%, showcasing that having more women in leadership positions drives real financial gains, resilience and business success":  https://www.omfif.org/2025/06/how-women-in-leadership-drive-market-opportunity/.   Kindness challenge: When someone at a meeting table makes a great point that gets overlooked, be the one who brings it back. Say: "I want to return to what [Name] said — can you share that again?" Credit the idea. Amplify the voice. Stay inspired so you can stay kind: Kelly stays inspired by protecting daily reading time — not as a goal, but as a habit that returns her brain to itself. Try these: Read a few pages each morning before the day's noise sets in, even 10 minutes counts. Queue an audiobook for walks or errands so inspiration travels with you hands-free. Set no numeric target — just show up for it daily and let curiosity lead.   Please visit our website to get more information: http://ourfutureiskind.com/ Michael G. Neece's Essential Information -Book a Call! https://ourfutureiskind.as.me -PressKit:https://onedrive.live.com/?redeem=aHR0cHM6Ly8xZHJ2Lm1zL2YvcyFBaVdyWHZsbEx3Ujl4WGJEZzRkcGE4ZDBWMUVGP2U9a3R6TTBP   🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1    ⭐⭐⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aQcfpaZkX9Wisd9c9BWXv  ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-future-is-kind-podcast/id1784037822  AmazonPodcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3e101ff-9a05-4a17-9160-879012997d5c/our-future-is-kind-podcast    Podcast guests and key partners: @ShariAlyse @ThirdWaveVolunteers @Nataliesiston @bravehealerproductions2444 @mari_trademarks @erikwalkerneill9708 @lisapowellgraham @TheMyImpossiblePodcast_MK @_bernadette_smith @nikki-groom @laraheacock4059 @bravehealerproductions2444 @ChefaloConsulting @MindfulManagementPodcast   Michael is co-founder of The Human Summit,  Learn about The Human Summit: www.thehumansummit.com/home https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-human-summit https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehumansummit   🔗 Check Out My Books Here! 🚀 "Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer" https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921 ⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD 🏅 International #1 Best Seller "Joy Unleashed" https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unleashed-Ultimate-Guide-Living-ebook/dp/B0G46K2MZC   🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGNeeceAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgneece/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yournextkeynotespeaker/ Website: https://www.ourfutureiskind.com/   📩 For business inquiries: michael@michaelgneece.com ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you:   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FP3M_hjbVM  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc3s0EP4b28  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgQaO_LOGME  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkCL2dMi_e0  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T766pHw-7BA  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8_SyObRtsY  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P3-mJeeu5Q  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UdJ66ej_yU  ================================= For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please reach out: 📩 Email: michael@michaelgneece.com    🔔 Want to boost efficiency, innovation, and productivity through kindness? Subscribe for expert insights, inspiring podcasts, and powerful strategies! https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1  ================================= 🔎 Related Phrases: #leadership #Motivation #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #CorporateCulture #EmployeeEngagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #MotivationalSpeaking #EffectiveCommunication #CareerSuccess #ProductivityHacks #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceKindness #InnovationInBusiness #WorkplaceWellbeing #InclusiveLeadership #GrowthMindset #KindnessMatters #ConflictResolution #SelfCareForLeaders #TrustInTeams #BetterTogether #Podcast #Kindness #future #Culture #Books #HumanSummit

    41 min

  3. May 22

    Lighting Up the Next Generation--Children's Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, and Kindness with Author Margie Hamner.mp3

    Our Future is Kind Podcast Episode 062 After 30 years empowering corporate leaders, author and speaker Margie Hamner had a vision that changed everything — and it led her straight to children. Now through her Magic Ball of Light book series, she's bringing the same emotional intelligence tools she taught executives directly to kids ages 7–11, helping them build confidence, manage their emotions, and choose kindness even when it's hard. In this episode, Margie shares how a spontaneous vision sparked a new mission, how reflective questions in her books open doors for kids to share what they're going through, and why teaching children to pause before reacting may be the most important kindness skill of all.   Kindness challenge: Set a daily kindness intention before your feet hit the floor each morning. Decide: no matter what happens today, I will choose kindness. Then treat it like a game — notice your triggers and keep score.   Stay Inspired so you can stay kind: When you feel off or depleted, go outside and reconnect with what's real. Put your bare feet on the ground. Take a walk, swim laps, or find the physical practice that brings you back to center.   Learn more and connect! https://www.magicballoflight.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/margie-hamner-cptd-acc-763670a/    Please visit our website to get more information: http://ourfutureiskind.com/    Michael G. Neece's Essential Information -Book a Call! https://ourfutureiskind.as.me  -PressKit: https://onedrive.live.com/?redeem=aHR0cHM6Ly8xZHJ2Lm1zL2YvcyFBaVdyWHZsbEx3Ujl4WGJEZzRkcGE4ZDBWMUVGP2U9a3R6TTBP    🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1  ⭐⭐⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aQcfpaZkX9Wisd9c9BWXv  ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-future-is-kind-podcast/id1784037822  AmazonPodcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3e101ff-9a05-4a17-9160-879012997d5c/our-future-is-kind-podcast    Podcast guests and key partners: @ShariAlyse @ThirdWaveVolunteers @Nataliesiston @bravehealerproductions2444 @mari_trademarks @erikwalkerneill9708 @lisapowellgraham @TheMyImpossiblePodcast_MK @_bernadette_smith @nikki-groom @laraheacock4059 @bravehealerproductions2444 @ChefaloConsulting @MindfulManagementPodcast   Michael is co-founder of The Human Summit,  Learn about The Human Summit: www.thehumansummit.com/home  https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-human-summit  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehumansummit    🔗 Check Out My Books Here! 🚀 "Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer" https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921  ⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD  🏅 International #1 Best Seller "Joy Unleashed" https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unleashed-Ultimate-Guide-Living-ebook/dp/B0G46K2MZC    🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGNeeceAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgneece/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yournextkeynotespeaker/ Website: https://www.ourfutureiskind.com/   📩 For business inquiries: michael@michaelgneece.com ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you:   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FP3M_hjbVM ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc3s0EP4b28 ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgQaO_LOGME ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkCL2dMi_e0 ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T766pHw-7BA ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8_SyObRtsY ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P3-mJeeu5Q ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UdJ66ej_yU ================================= ✅ 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.   For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please reach out: 📩 Email: michael@michaelgneece.com   🔔 Want to boost efficiency, innovation, and productivity through kindness? Subscribe for expert insights, inspiring podcasts, and powerful strategies! https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= 🔎 Related Phrases: #leadership #Motivation #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #CorporateCulture #EmployeeEngagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #MotivationalSpeaking #EffectiveCommunication #CareerSuccess #ProductivityHacks #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceKindness #InnovationInBusiness #WorkplaceWellbeing #InclusiveLeadership #GrowthMindset #KindnessMatters #ConflictResolution #SelfCareForLeaders #TrustInTeams #BetterTogether #Podcast #Kindness #future #Culture #Books #HumanSummit

    31 min

  4. May 20

    Seize the Day with a Smile Courage, Kindness, and Living a Life You Love with Beth Robins

    Our Future is Kind Podcast Episode 061 Beth Robins — transformational speaker, certified life coach, and author — joins us to share how choosing gratitude, courage, and kindness each morning can completely transform your day and your life. From her days on Broadway to founding the Seize the Day with a Smile movement, Beth reveals how to stop carrying what isn't yours, befriend fear, let go of victim stories, and step into alignment with your truest self. Whether you're stuck in a hamster wheel or ready to up-level, Beth's tools will help you notice what you're noticing — and take that next courageous step toward a life you're madly in love with.   ⭐⭐⭐ Kindness challenge ⭐⭐⭐ Scroll through your phone contacts, pick 10 people, and send each a brief message: "I was thinking about you today — hope you're having a great day." Do this daily in under five minutes.   ⭐⭐⭐ Stay Inspired ⭐⭐⭐ Turn off news that weighs you down and deliberately replace it with content that lifts you up: • Switch to documentaries, nature programming, or educational channels • Subscribe to podcasts that inspire and energize you • Seek out trusted people who can share grounded, truthful perspectives   Please visit our website to get more information: http://ourfutureiskind.com/ Michael G. Neece's Essential Information -Book a Call! https://ourfutureiskind.as.me  -PressKit: https://onedrive.live.com/?redeem=aHR0cHM6Ly8xZHJ2Lm1zL2YvcyFBaVdyWHZsbEx3Ujl4WGJEZzRkcGE4ZDBWMUVGP2U9a3R6TTBP    🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1    ⭐⭐⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aQcfpaZkX9Wisd9c9BWXv  ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-future-is-kind-podcast/id1784037822  AmazonPodcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3e101ff-9a05-4a17-9160-879012997d5c/our-future-is-kind-podcast  Podcast guests and key partners: @ShariAlyse @ThirdWaveVolunteers @Nataliesiston @bravehealerproductions2444 @mari_trademarks @erikwalkerneill9708 @lisapowellgraham @TheMyImpossiblePodcast_MK @_bernadette_smith @nikki-groom @laraheacock4059 @bravehealerproductions2444 @ChefaloConsulting @MindfulManagementPodcast   Michael is co-founder of The Human Summit,  Learn about The Human Summit: www.thehumansummit.com/home  https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-human-summit  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehumansummit    🔗 Check Out My Books Here! 🚀 "Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer" https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921  ⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD  🏅 International #1 Best Seller "Joy Unleashed" https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unleashed-Ultimate-Guide-Living-ebook/dp/B0G46K2MZC    🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGNeeceAuthor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgneece/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yournextkeynotespeaker/  Website: https://www.ourfutureiskind.com/    📩 For business inquiries: michael@michaelgneece.com  ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you:   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FP3M_hjbVM  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc3s0EP4b28  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgQaO_LOGME  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkCL2dMi_e0  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T766pHw-7BA  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8_SyObRtsY  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P3-mJeeu5Q  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UdJ66ej_yU  ================================= ✅ 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.   For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please reach out: 📩 Email: michael@michaelgneece.com    🔔 Want to boost efficiency, innovation, and productivity through kindness? Subscribe for expert insights, inspiring podcasts, and powerful strategies! https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1  ================================= 🔎 Related Phrases: #leadership #Motivation #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #CorporateCulture #EmployeeEngagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #MotivationalSpeaking #EffectiveCommunication #CareerSuccess #ProductivityHacks #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceKindness #InnovationInBusiness #WorkplaceWellbeing #InclusiveLeadership #GrowthMindset #KindnessMatters #ConflictResolution #SelfCareForLeaders #TrustInTeams #BetterTogether #Podcast #Kindness #future #Culture #Books #HumanSummit

    50 min

  5. May 15

    From Burnout to Burning Bright--Energy Healer R. Scott Holmes on Living with Compassion

    R. Scott Holmes — intuitive energy practitioner, transformational coach, and lead author of the anthology From Burnout to Burning Bright — joins Michael G. Neece to explore how loss, caregiving, and burnout can become a doorway to radical self-discovery. Scott shares how Reiki, travel, and writing helped him rebuild his identity after decades as a caregiver. Together, Scott and Michael unpack the difference between being nice and being truly kind, how perspective-shifting travel reveals our shared humanity, and why giving yourself the first ten minutes of the day may be the most important thing you do. A wise, warm conversation about joy, authenticity, and building a kinder future. Kindness challenge:  True kindness runs deeper than being nice — it's authentic human connection. This week, pause before one interaction and ask: If I were in their shoes, what would I need most right now? Then respond from that place. Stay Inspired: Scott reconnects with inspiration by deliberately slowing his pace to notice what speed hides. Try walking a familiar route instead of driving it — notice what you've been passing by unseen.   Connect with Scott! https://rscottholmes.com (contact the guest via this site) https://www.facebook.com/rscott.holmes   GET HIS NEW BOOK! "From Burnout to Burning Bright" — available on Amazon on May 19th; search the title directly at https://www.amazon.com      Please visit our website to get more information: http://ourfutureiskind.com/    Michael G. Neece's Essential Information -Book a Call! https://ourfutureiskind.as.me  -PressKit: https://onedrive.live.com/?redeem=aHR0cHM6Ly8xZHJ2Lm1zL2YvcyFBaVdyWHZsbEx3Ujl4WGJEZzRkcGE4ZDBWMUVGP2U9a3R6TTBP    🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1    ⭐⭐⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aQcfpaZkX9Wisd9c9BWXv  ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-future-is-kind-podcast/id1784037822  AmazonPodcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3e101ff-9a05-4a17-9160-879012997d5c/our-future-is-kind-podcast    Podcast guests and key partners: @ShariAlyse @ThirdWaveVolunteers @Nataliesiston @bravehealerproductions2444 @mari_trademarks @erikwalkerneill9708 @lisapowellgraham @TheMyImpossiblePodcast_MK @_bernadette_smith @nikki-groom @laraheacock4059 @bravehealerproductions2444 @ChefaloConsulting @MindfulManagementPodcast   Michael is co-founder of The Human Summit,  Learn about The Human Summit: www.thehumansummit.com/home  https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-human-summit  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehumansummit    🔗 Check Out My Books Here! 🚀 "Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer" https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921  ⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD  🏅 International #1 Best Seller "Joy Unleashed" https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unleashed-Ultimate-Guide-Living-ebook/dp/B0G46K2MZC    🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGNeeceAuthor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgneece/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yournextkeynotespeaker/  Website: https://www.ourfutureiskind.com/    📩 For business inquiries: michael@michaelgneece.com  ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you:   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FP3M_hjbVM  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc3s0EP4b28  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgQaO_LOGME  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkCL2dMi_e0  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T766pHw-7BA  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8_SyObRtsY  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P3-mJeeu5Q  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UdJ66ej_yU  ================================= For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please reach out: 📩 Email: michael@michaelgneece.com   🔔 Want to boost efficiency, innovation, and productivity through kindness? Subscribe for expert insights, inspiring podcasts, and powerful strategies! https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1  ================================= 🔎 Related Phrases: #leadership #Motivation #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #CorporateCulture #EmployeeEngagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #MotivationalSpeaking #EffectiveCommunication #CareerSuccess #ProductivityHacks #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceKindness #InnovationInBusiness #WorkplaceWellbeing #InclusiveLeadership #GrowthMindset #KindnessMatters #ConflictResolution #SelfCareForLeaders #TrustInTeams #BetterTogether #Podcast #Kindness #future #Culture #Books #HumanSummit

    45 min

  6. May 8

    Break Through Fear to Love with Brian Biro. Using Kindness, Presence, Humility, and Gratitude to Build Strong Teams

    Brian Biro—America's Breakthrough Speaker—joins Michael Neece to explore how we create a kinder future instead of waiting for it. Brian shares his "3 controllables" (vision, energy, and building people) and why the real breakthrough is always from fear to love. They talk "WOOs" (windows of opportunity), the ripple effect of presence, and how humility keeps us learning. You'll also hear a powerful story about belief, the Pygmalion effect, and what happens when we see possibility instead of limits—plus simple ways to spark gratitude and stronger relationships. Contact Brian at: https://brianbiro.com  Kindness challenge: Be a "positive Pygmalion" today: pick one person and send a specific note naming a strength you see in them and one way you believe they'll succeed. Don't advise—just believe, clearly. Stay Inspired so you can Stay Kind! Hunt for "WOOs" daily: each morning, choose to notice one window of opportunity—someone to encourage, help, or learn from. Write it down at night: "What WOO did I catch today?"   Please visit our website to get more information: http://ourfutureiskind.com/    Michael G. Neece's Essential Information -Book a Call! https://ourfutureiskind.as.me  -PressKit: https://onedrive.live.com/?redeem=aHR0cHM6Ly8xZHJ2Lm1zL2YvcyFBaVdyWHZsbEx3Ujl4WGJEZzRkcGE4ZDBWMUVGP2U9a3R6TTBP    🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1    ⭐⭐⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aQcfpaZkX9Wisd9c9BWXv  ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-future-is-kind-podcast/id1784037822  AmazonPodcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3e101ff-9a05-4a17-9160-879012997d5c/our-future-is-kind-podcast    Podcast guests and key partners: @ShariAlyse @ThirdWaveVolunteers @Nataliesiston @bravehealerproductions2444 @mari_trademarks @erikwalkerneill9708 @lisapowellgraham @TheMyImpossiblePodcast_MK @_bernadette_smith @nikki-groom @laraheacock4059 @bravehealerproductions2444 @ChefaloConsulting @MindfulManagementPodcast   Michael is co-founder of The Human Summit,  Learn about The Human Summit: www.thehumansummit.com/home  https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-human-summit  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehumansummit    🔗 Check Out My Books Here! 🚀 "Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer" https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921  ⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD  🏅 International #1 Best Seller "Joy Unleashed" https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unleashed-Ultimate-Guide-Living-ebook/dp/B0G46K2MZC    🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGNeeceAuthor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgneece/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yournextkeynotespeaker/  Website: https://www.ourfutureiskind.com/    📩 For business inquiries: michael@michaelgneece.com  ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FP3M_hjbVM  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc3s0EP4b28  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgQaO_LOGME  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkCL2dMi_e0  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T766pHw-7BA  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8_SyObRtsY  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P3-mJeeu5Q  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UdJ66ej_yU  ================================= ✅ 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.   For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please reach out: 📩 Email: michael@michaelgneece.com    🔔 Want to boost efficiency, innovation, and productivity through kindness? Subscribe for expert insights, inspiring podcasts, and powerful strategies! https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1  ================================= 🔎 Related Phrases: #leadership #Motivation #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #CorporateCulture #EmployeeEngagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #MotivationalSpeaking #EffectiveCommunication #CareerSuccess #ProductivityHacks #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceKindness #InnovationInBusiness #WorkplaceWellbeing #InclusiveLeadership #GrowthMindset #KindnessMatters #ConflictResolution #SelfCareForLeaders #TrustInTeams #BetterTogether #Podcast #Kindness #future #Culture #Books #HumanSummit

    55 min

  7. May 1

    Heal Without Judgment Megan Edge on Self-Kindness, Trauma Recovery and Mind-Body-Soul Empowerment

    Master healer Megan Edge shares how deep healing begins with self-kindness and the courage to release judgment. In this powerful conversation, she explores mind-body-soul healing, the impact of language on our nervous system, and how reframing our stories can transform trauma into purpose. Megan discusses holistic health, emotional sovereignty, nature as medicine, and the importance of taking responsibility for our healing. From breathwork to up-vibrating language, she offers practical tools to reconnect with your inner wisdom and create ripple effects of kindness—within yourself and the world. LISTENER COUPON! Reach out to Megan and get a 20% discount coupon toward the purchase of her boxed set, "The Heart's Journey: Healing Hearts Oracle Cards & Guidebook" (Hay House Publishing & Balboa Press)   Kindness challenge: Practice a "Day of Non-Judgment." Notice when you judge yourself or others. Pause. Replace one low-vibration word (like "stupid" or "forget") with a compassionate alternative. Observe how this simple language shift changes your nervous system and interactions.   Stay Inspired to Stay Kind: Return to breath and nature.  ○ Step outside.  ○ Drop your shoulders.  ○ Take five slow breaths.  ○ Let yourself feel without judgment.  ○ Reset before responding.  ○ Self-regulation restores your capacity for kindness.   Get in touch with Megan Edge • Website: https://meganedge.ca  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MeganEdgeHealing  • Facebook (Megan Edge): https://www.facebook.com/meganedgehealing  • Facebook (Beyond the Garden Gate): https://www.facebook.com/beyondthegardengatebotanicals  • Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeganEdgeBotanicals  • Learn It Live: https://www.learnitlive.com  • The Wellness Universe: https://www.thewellnessuniverse.com    Please visit our website to get more information: http://ourfutureiskind.com/    Michael G. Neece's Essential Information -Book a Call! https://ourfutureiskind.as.me  -PressKit: https://onedrive.live.com/?redeem=aHR0cHM6Ly8xZHJ2Lm1zL2YvcyFBaVdyWHZsbEx3Ujl4WGJEZzRkcGE4ZDBWMUVGP2U9a3R6TTBP    🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1    ⭐⭐⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aQcfpaZkX9Wisd9c9BWXv  ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-future-is-kind-podcast/id1784037822  AmazonPodcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3e101ff-9a05-4a17-9160-879012997d5c/our-future-is-kind-podcast    Podcast guests and key partners: @ShariAlyse @ThirdWaveVolunteers @Nataliesiston @bravehealerproductions2444 @mari_trademarks @erikwalkerneill9708 @lisapowellgraham @TheMyImpossiblePodcast_MK @_bernadette_smith @nikki-groom @laraheacock4059 @bravehealerproductions2444 @ChefaloConsulting @MindfulManagementPodcast   Michael is co-founder of The Human Summit,  Learn about The Human Summit: www.thehumansummit.com/home  https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-human-summit  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehumansummit  🔗 Check Out My Books Here! 🚀 "Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer" https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921  ⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD  🏅 International #1 Best Seller "Joy Unleashed" https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unleashed-Ultimate-Guide-Living-ebook/dp/B0G46K2MZC    🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGNeeceAuthor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgneece/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yournextkeynotespeaker/  Website: https://www.ourfutureiskind.com/    📩 For business inquiries: michael@michaelgneece.com  ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FP3M_hjbVM  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc3s0EP4b28  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgQaO_LOGME  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkCL2dMi_e0  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T766pHw-7BA  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8_SyObRtsY  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P3-mJeeu5Q  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UdJ66ej_yU  ================================= For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please reach out: 📩 Email: michael@michaelgneece.com  🔔 Want to boost efficiency, innovation, and productivity through kindness? Subscribe for expert insights, inspiring podcasts, and powerful strategies! https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1  ================================= 🔎 Related Phrases: #leadership #Motivation #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #CorporateCulture #EmployeeEngagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #MotivationalSpeaking #EffectiveCommunication #CareerSuccess #ProductivityHacks #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceKindness #InnovationInBusiness #WorkplaceWellbeing #InclusiveLeadership #GrowthMindset #KindnessMatters #ConflictResolution #SelfCareForLeaders #TrustInTeams #BetterTogether #Podcast #Kindness #future #Culture #Books #HumanSummit

    1h 1m

  8. Apr 24

    Moral Intelligence at Work--Building Trust, Reducing Friction & Leading Under Pressure w Neeta Jain

    How do teams hit peak performance and feel peace? Leadership advisor and keynote speaker Neeta Jain joins Michael G. Neece to unpack why EQ alone isn't enough—and how moral intelligence (MQ) helps leaders make ethical decisions under pressure, rebuild trust, and reduce team friction in fast-paced tech environments. They explore scarcity mindset, performative empathy, and the difference between niceness vs kindness—plus practical ways to speak up, support the "second courageous person," and make invisible helpers visible. A grounded conversation on human-centered leadership in the age of AI.   Kindness challenge: Make the invisibles visible: today, thank someone whose work usually goes unnoticed (custodian, airport staff, hotel team). Ask their name, repeat it, and use it in your thank-you—no posting, no credit, just sincerity.   Stay Inspired so you can Stay Kind:  Collect glimmers: pause twice today and name one tiny bright spot (warm drink, your child's note, a kind gesture). Write it down. When you feel low, reread your glimmer list before responding to anyone Contact Neeta • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jain-neeta  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamneetajain    Please visit our website to get more information: http://ourfutureiskind.com/    Michael G. Neece's Essential Information -Book a Call! https://ourfutureiskind.as.me  -PressKit: https://onedrive.live.com/?redeem=aHR0cHM6Ly8xZHJ2Lm1zL2YvcyFBaVdyWHZsbEx3Ujl4WGJEZzRkcGE4ZDBWMUVGP2U9a3R6TTBP     🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1    ⭐⭐⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aQcfpaZkX9Wisd9c9BWXv  ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-future-is-kind-podcast/id1784037822  AmazonPodcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3e101ff-9a05-4a17-9160-879012997d5c/our-future-is-kind-podcast    Podcast guests and key partners: @ShariAlyse @ThirdWaveVolunteers @Nataliesiston @bravehealerproductions2444 @mari_trademarks @erikwalkerneill9708 @lisapowellgraham @TheMyImpossiblePodcast_MK @_bernadette_smith @nikki-groom @laraheacock4059 @bravehealerproductions2444 @ChefaloConsulting @MindfulManagementPodcast   🔗 Check Out My Books Here! 🚀 "Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer" https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921  ⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD  🏅 International #1 Best Seller "Joy Unleashed" https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unleashed-Ultimate-Guide-Living-ebook/dp/B0G46K2MZC    🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGNeeceAuthor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgneece/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yournextkeynotespeaker/  Website: https://www.ourfutureiskind.com/    📩 For business inquiries: michael@michaelgneece.com  ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you:   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FP3M_hjbVM  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc3s0EP4b28  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgQaO_LOGME  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkCL2dMi_e0  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T766pHw-7BA  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8_SyObRtsY  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P3-mJeeu5Q  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UdJ66ej_yU  ================================= ✅ 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.   For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please reach out: 📩 Email: michael@michaelgneece.com    🔔 Want to boost efficiency, innovation, and productivity through kindness? Subscribe for expert insights, inspiring podcasts, and powerful strategies! https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1  ================================= 🔎 Related Phrases: #leadership #Motivation #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #CorporateCulture #EmployeeEngagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #MotivationalSpeaking #EffectiveCommunication #CareerSuccess #ProductivityHacks #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceKindness #InnovationInBusiness #WorkplaceWellbeing #InclusiveLeadership #GrowthMindset #KindnessMatters #ConflictResolution #SelfCareForLeaders #TrustInTeams #BetterTogether #Podcast #Kindness #future #Culture #Books #HumanSummit

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Our Future is Kind is a podcast exploring how we build the future we want to live in, one kind choice at a time. Through conversations about kindness, leadership, connection, and courage, we speak with thoughtful leaders, creators, and bridge-builders to explore what a healthier, more humane future could look like and the choices it takes to build it. We unearth practical ideas, small but meaningful acts, and questions worth sitting with because collectively we decide what's next, so let's make it kind.

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