You never know what someone’s carrying in life. One kind gesture could change their entire week. We spend 40+ hours a week with our colleagues - yet we often judge them by what’s on the surface: ➡️ The scattered manager might’ve been up all night with a sick child. ➡️ The unreliable teammate could be caring for a parent in chemo. ➡️ The sick colleague may be quietly going through a divorce. Still, we expect everyone to perform at 100% all the time. What if we looked deeper? Here are five practical ways to bring more kindness to work: 1️⃣ Notice the patterns When someone’s tone shifts in emails or they disengage in meetings, don’t assume they don’t care. Try: “Want to grab a coffee?” 2️⃣ Look for small signals If someone who’s normally punctual starts arriving late or missing deadlines, check in privately. Say: “No pressure, but I’m here if you need anything”. 3️⃣ Listen between the words If someone hints they’re having a tough time, don’t ignore it. Try: “That sounds hard. Wha...