A Shot of Inspiration · Podcast

Episode 129 – The Kindness Reset We All Need

May 19, 2026

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On A Shot of Inspiration podcast, I sat down with guest Amy Spangler to talk about leadership, kindness, emotional intelligence, and the power of intentional human connection. Amy shares how small acts of kindness can transform schools, workplaces, families, and communities while helping people reconnect in a world filled with distraction and division.

Key Takeaways

  • Kindness is empathy in action.
  • Trust and integrity shape strong leadership.
  • Reflection creates deeper human connection.

About Amy:

Amy N. Spangler, M.Ed., is a lifelong public-school leader with more than 30 years of experience serving learning communities across the United States and internationally in Tokyo, Japan. Known for her servant leadership style, Amy has served as a teacher, principal, strategic planning director, mentor, adjunct professor, and executive leader in education and professional development.

Amy is the Co-Executive Director and cofounder of International Kindness Reset, a Minnesota nonprofit focused on kindness, emotional intelligence, and social-emotional learning. She is the lead coauthor of the internationally recognized Connect with Kindness curricula and other kindness-centered educational resources designed to strengthen schools, families, and communities.

Resources:

kindnessreset.org

kindnessreset@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-n-spangler-07b16a4a/

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