Corporate Programming

“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see”
— Mark Twain

Kindness isn’t just a moral value, it’s a strategic imperative.

Gone are the days where kindness is viewed as a soft science. Investing in employees' mental and physical health is crucial to a thriving workforce. Emphasizing well-being not only lowers healthcare costs and absenteeism, but also nurtures a culture of vitality and mindfulness. In the long run, prioritizing employee well-being promotes personal and professional achievement, positioning your organization toward lasting success and elevated employee satisfaction.

Aligning with our mission to foster kindness can lead to profound benefits for both your employees, your company as a whole, and the communities we connect with.

At Kind Works we are experts in teaching and inspiring the skill of kindness.

Our integrated model includes:

  • Speaking engagements

  • Workshops

  • Custom Plan

  • Blue Sky’s Community Kindness

Allowing us to partner with you to cultivate a culture of kindness is an opportunity to transform your workplace. Our tailored programs equip employees with a deep understanding of the significance of kindness in a professional environment. We delve into scientific insights that illuminate our shared human experiences and cognitive processes, which serve as the foundation for kindness in action.

Throughout our initiative, we provide practical strategies that enhance communication, decision-making, work-life balance, and overall employee well-being. By fostering a positive workplace culture, we encourage collaboration and inclusivity, empowering employees to express their thoughts and ideas freely.

The Research on Kindness in the Workplace

“Research suggests that kindness yields positive outcomes for businesses… Being kind to your employees can help you retain top talent, establish a thriving culture, increase employee engagement, and enhance productivity.”

— Harvard Business Review Study

“Compared with people at low trust companies, people at high trust companies report 74% less stress, 106% more energy at work, 50% higher productivity, 13% fewer sick days, 76% more engagement, 29% more satisfaction with their lives, and 40% less burnout.”

— Forbes

“83% of employees who rate their workplace culture as good or excellent are motivated to produce high-quality work.”

— SHRM Report

Positive Culture Drives Revenue Growth

  • We believe that businesses with a higher purpose-beyond just profits-can create more happiness for employees and customers alike.

    Late CEO of Zappos

  • The business of business is improving the state of the world. And that starts with how we treat each other every day.

    CEO of Salesforce

  • Empathy makes you a better innovator. If I look at the most successful teams, it's those where people treat each other with kindness and understanding.

    CEO of Microsoft

  • You want to be the pebble in the pond that creates the ripple for change. That starts with decency and kindness.

    CEO of Apple

  • We need to accept that we won't always make the right decisions, and that we'll screw up royally sometimes-understanding that failure is not the opposotie of success, it's part of success. And treating ourselves and others with kindness along the way is key.

    Founder of The Huffington Post & Thrive Global

  • Leadership is not about power. It's about responsibility-and part of that is treating people with respect and compassion.

    Former CEO of PepsiCo

  • A company without Kindness is just a machine. A company with Kindness is an organization.

    President & CEO of Heller

  • Culture eats strategy for breakfast.

    Peter Drucker

Speaking Engagement

The Power of Extreme Kindness

This 45 minute transformative session blends emotionally charged stories with practical, research-driven insights to reveal how kindness is not just a virtue but a universal key to human connection. Cody takes you on a journey to uncover the science behind trust, social intelligence, and impactful communication, unlocking the secrets to fostering stronger relationships in both personal and professional spaces.

You’ll leave with a deep understanding of how our brain’s hardwiring influences every choice we make and how embracing empathy and shared experiences can elevate social interactions, empowering you to create meaningful change in your life and beyond.

Team Connecting Workshops

This isn’t your typical “team building event”!

Kind Works will inspire, educate and connect your team with a powerful, fun and impactful workshop that will combine both speaking and a break out activity. At the strength of Cody’s style of engagement is his ability to connect with groups and implement connecting activities.

The workshop will include a talk about the science and power behind kindness, a fun team building activity that reinforces a powerful kindness skill and will conclude with a unique opportunity to engage in a community art project that will pay kindness forward. 

Learn, connect, and make a difference in your community!

Custom Plans

We will carefully construct a comprehensive plan designed to positively impact not only your workplace culture but also offer strategies that can influence the surrounding community in which you operate. This holistic approach aims to foster a sense of belonging and connection that extends well beyond the office walls, with the expectation that this will truly be both transformational and sustainable.

Based on assessing the needs and goals of your organization, we will work with you to create a plan that allows us to delve deeper into challenging topics, ensuring that your team is engaged and informed. In addition to providing more resources directly related to your company and staff, we will also introduce unique and effective ways to connect with your communities through acts of kindness.

Our work together will not only enhances employee satisfaction but also build meaningful relationships with those around you, creating a positive ripple effect throughout your organization and the neighborhoods you serve. Together, we can create an environment where everyone thrives.

Blue Sky's Vision for Transformational Community Kindness

Kind Works empowers communities to foster stronger bonds through actionable kindness. Imagine your company becoming a driving force in creating lasting positive change by weaving kindness into your corporate culture and sharing it with the broader community. While our Corporate Programming primarily focuses on your company and its employees, we also aim to address the significant impact you can make within your community.

By collaborating with us, we can establish a legacy of compassion and connection that positively influences lives beyond the confines of your company's walls through the implementation of our distinctive and effective kindness programs within your community. We refer to this initiative as our "Blue Sky's" vision, where your company has the opportunity to not only transform its internal culture but also enrich the surrounding communities.

Blue Sky’s Program Options

  • Create a Custom Mural - Legacy Project

    Involve your team in creating a custom mural, which enhances the aesthetic appeal of your community or campus while serving as a visual reminder of kindness. Your team will participate in all aspects of creating the mural, including working with clay to create and paint individual pieces and assisting with the physical installation. This legacy project will remain part of the community indefinitely.

  • Sponsor an Educational Program for Schools in Your Community

    Kind Works offers several opportunities through our Kindness Education Program for K-12 students:

    Kindness Experience/Field Trip/ Assembly/ Community Kind Night

  • Offer Kind Works Merchandise for Sale at Your Gift Shop

    Support kindness by offering "Kind" merchandise. These items, made by dedicated volunteers, symbolize kindness in action. Research indicates that symbols of kindness can positively impact individuals.

  • Create a Kindness Token Campaign with Your Employees

    Kindness Tokens are handmade by volunteers and serve as tools for practicing kindness. Each token comes with a tag stating, “This is a Kind Works kindness token. Thank you for sharing your kindness. Pass it on.” Individuals are encouraged to recognize acts of kindness and share a Kindness Token with those demonstrating kindness, who then pass it on to another person. Kindness Tokens remind people to slow down, become aware of their emotions, and practice intentional kindness. Research shows that recognizing kindness in others increases happiness and satisfaction.

  • Engage in a Community Bell Hanging.

    Kind Works Bells are beautifully crafted by volunteers and are the most valuable item that made in our studio but they are not for sale. They are hung in public places in communities with the intent that whoever finds one will bring it home as a reminder of kindness or give it to someone to brighten their day.

    We often hear wonderful stories about where people find a bell and how it affects them.

Human Capital Team Connecting Workshops

Focus Areas

Brain Health/ Social Intelligence-is the most important from of intelligence there is as it reflects how well we can interact, connect and care for eachother as human beings. As we better unnderstand how our brain works and elevtate social intelligence into the workplace culture it can lead to improved morale, connnection, better commuication, increased productivity, and more resilient organization. Employers can promote this skill through education, training and creating an environment that values emotional awareness and interpersonal relationships

Trust and Connection are essential in the workplace. They create a team atmosphere where members feel comfortable sharing ideas and feedback, leading to better problem-solving and innovation. When employees feel trusted and valued, their job satisfaction and productivity increase. A trusting environment also lowers stress, as colleagues can rely on each other for support.

Psychological Safety. Is a work environment where individuals feel comfortable expressing their thoughts,ideas, and concerns without fear of negative consequences. This concept iscrucial for fostering creativity, collaboration, and overall team effectiveness.

Clear Communication- can significantly enhance relationships, reduce misunderstandings, and create a more inclusive environment

Value Congruence Team “Y”. Ultimately, value congruence not only benefits individuals by providing a sense of alignment and fulfillment but also strengthens the overall dynamics within communities, paving the way for collective growthand well-being.

Intentional Kindness- This skill is the action which ulitmately expresses what invidualsIt involves consciously engaging in behaviors that help, whether through small gestures or significant actions. Those who practice this kindness are mindful of the positive impact of their words and actions on individuals and communities. Intentional kindness refers to the conscious decision to act with compassion and generosity towards others. It involves recognizing the needs of those around us and choosing to respond in a positive and helpful manner. This practice goes beyond spontaneous acts of kindness; it requires mindfulness and a commitment to making kindness a priority in everyday interactions.

  • Cody Foss MS

    Cody has over 30 years of experience in the health and wellness industry and 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership. Cody has owned, managed, or directed non profits and health and wellness facilities in NYC and Fairfield County, CT. Most recently, Cody oversaw the Ben’s Bells Project Northeast Operations.

    Cody is an impactful public speaker and an established author who published his first book in 2022, in addition to contributing to multiple magazines and newspapers. 

    Cody has created and engaged in multiple community initiatives working collaboratively with multiple local and national organizations.

    This vision was highlighted by the creation and implementation of The Spark Afterschool Program. A collaborative afterschool program that involved multiple community partners to provide culturally enriched programming and opportunities for peer connections. All children need to learn how to take care of themselves physically, socially, and emotionally. 

    Cody has built relationships, networks and communities based on collaboration, inspiration, and connection.

    When summarizing his career path and choices, Cody has been driven by his "Y". Where he simply feels like a better human being when helping others. This emotion is further enhanced when he’s able to connect others in this process. Cody has reflected that his life and career have been a constant pursuit of learning and teaching others about physical & emotional growth, healing and connection.

    From his roots in sports medicine and fitness, to evolving into large scale community initiatives and non profits, Cody has been building his tribe his entire life.