The Book

 
 

The Accidental Giver was written with love by 16-year-old Luke, who wants to teach himself and others to lead with kindness. All profits from this book will be donated to provide free meals and books for underprivileged kids.

 

Lead with Love

Once upon a time, there was a big, bad shark named Mr. Imperium who thought being rich and powerful would bring him happiness and his lost mom. What happens when a little axolotl named Spunk saunters into his life and teaches him how to lead with love is a lesson for everyone. Preview it below.

The Book

All profits from this book will be donated to provide free meals and books for underprivileged kids.

Why Does Leading With Kindness Matter?

“But if you really want to know the true source of joy, it comes from meaningful work and meaningful relationships, which means you choose to live for a cause beyond yourself and learn to cultivate a tribe of empowered givers.” –Spunk, from The Accidental Giver

Where can I learn more?

How can I be an empowered giver?

Give to people who pay it forward or back–not to those who take advantage of you or fail to appreciate you.

Adam Grant’s “Givers and Takers” TED talk on givers, takers, and matchers here.

How can I be an empathetic listener?

Simon Sinek’s “Leadership with Bob Chapman” from his podcast A Bit of Optimism here.