KINDNESS IS AN UNDERRATED LEADERSHIP SKILL

How small acts of care can inspire, build trust, and leave a lasting legacy

- BY MICHAEL GUZDER | Special to Gulf News

When I was a schoolboy in Allahabad, three of my teachers gave extra math tuition to a few of us who could not afford it, asking for nothing in return. Years later, a priest lent me a small but crucial sum to pursue my teacher training. These gestures left a mark far deeper than any prize, showing me how even the smallest acts of care can ripple through a life.

Reflect for a moment. When was the last time someone showed you real kindness? When did you offer it yourself, without expecting anything in return? Even the simplest gesture can change the mood, the moment, or the course of a day.