The Science of Nice: Building Culture Through Service with Dr. Vance Thompson

About this episode

Dr. Nathan Unruh and Dr. Vance Thompson discuss the importance of kindness and service in leadership and organizational culture.

In this episode of Beyond Bricks, Dr. Nathan Unruh sits down with Dr. Vance Thompson for a meaningful conversation about leadership rooted in service, the power of caring for people, and how kindness can be a catalyst for growth. Dr. Thompson shares insights on what he calls the “science of nice”—how intentional care, empathy, and respect don’t just feel good, they create better outcomes for teams, patients, and organizations. Together, they explore how building a strong culture starts with p...

People in this episode

Host: Nathan Unruh

Guest: Dr Vance Thompson

Topics covered

• leadership
• service
• kindness
• organizational culture

Keywords

• science of nice
• empathy
• team outcomes

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Science of Nice

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