E174: Are you a kind person? Is it ever okay to be unkind?
Teaching Keating with Weston and Molly Kieschnick
Release Date: 02/04/2025
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Teaching Keating with Weston and Molly Kieschnick
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Teaching Keating with Weston and Molly Kieschnick
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Teaching Keating with Weston and Molly Kieschnick
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Teaching Keating with Weston and Molly Kieschnick
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Teaching Keating with Weston and Molly Kieschnick
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Teaching Keating with Weston and Molly Kieschnick
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Teaching Keating with Weston and Molly Kieschnick
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Teaching Keating with Weston and Molly Kieschnick
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Teaching Keating with Weston and Molly Kieschnick
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Teaching Keating with Weston and Molly Kieschnick
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info_outlineWelcome to another thought-provoking episode of "Teaching Keating," where Molly and Weston dive deep into the nuances of human behavior, focusing this week on the distinction between kindness and niceness. In this episode, we explore:
- Kind vs. Nice: Molly clarifies her personal philosophy, describing herself as kind but not necessarily nice, and why this distinction matters.
- Social Norms and Airports: A humorous yet insightful discussion on societal norms, particularly the chaos of airport etiquette. From deboarding planes to standing in line, we discuss when it's acceptable to be curt or confrontational.
- Protecting the Vulnerable: Hear Molly's passionate take on standing up for kids and the elderly, sharing personal anecdotes that showcase when to step in with a firm hand.
- Public Rudeness: How do you handle overt rudeness in public spaces? We recount experiences where rudeness was met with immediate feedback, exploring the ethics and outcomes of such interactions.
- Personal Accountability: A candid reflection on how our behavior impacts those around us, with a dramatic real-life story that underscores the importance of kindness.
- Life Lessons: Ending on a note of introspection, we discuss how to teach our children to navigate the world with kindness as their default, while acknowledging that there's a time and place for assertiveness.
Whether you're navigating the complexities of human interactions or just looking for a laugh at the absurdity of airport behavior, this episode promises both humor and heartfelt discussion. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment below with your thoughts on kindness in a sometimes unkind world.
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About Weston and Molly:
Weston is a former high school teacher and administrator who now works as a Senior Fellow with the International Center for Leadership in Education. His work as a keynoter and instructional coach has allowed him to learn alongside teachers and administrators from all 50 states and more than 30 countries around the world.
Molly is a former elementary and middle school teacher who now works with teens and young adults in parochial education programs around Colorado. She and Weston are the parents of children who provide additional fodder for Teaching Keating.