Why Kind Leaders Win

Live In-Person | Dec 1, 2025 
Roda Theater, Berkeley Rep, Berkeley, CA 

The Greater Good Science Center, in partnership with the Berkeley Center for Workplace Culture and Innovation at Haas, is thrilled to host this inspiring in-person conversation featuring Chancellor Rich Lyons alongside changemaking leaders and prosocial scientists. Together, we’ll explore the power of kind leadership.

Do kind companies and kind leaders finish last—or does kindness in leadership actually pay off? How does prosocial leadership influence company performance and profitability? How do kind leaders manage the power they hold and use it for the greater good? Is there a difference between being “nice” and being “kind”? And where does accountability come in?

In this thought-provoking discussion, we’ll tackle these questions and more, uncovering how prioritizing your people’s well-being can drive success. At a time when unkind leaders often dominate the headlines, join us for an engaging and candid conversation about why kind leadership helps organizations thrive while also boosting the bottom line.

In this fun and honest on-stage conversation, luminary leaders will share compelling stories, cutting-edge research, and practical tips on kind leadership as a driver of both personal well-being and organizational success. Drawing on Mei Feng and Weili Ge’s research on 3,500 CEOs, they’ll show how leaders who prioritize kindness achieve greater profitability for their companies.

Join Chancellor Rich Lyons and our panel of experts as we challenge the notion that hustle-and-grind, profit-first cultures are the only path to success—and show how prioritizing kindness and employee well-being helps both organizations and their people thrive.

All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact: greater@berkeley.edu.