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12/19/2025

Caminar in the News: Mark Cloutier in Forbes - "Why Kind Leadership Matters"

Caminar CEO Mark Cloutier pens Forbes article on the impact of kind leadership
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Caminar CEO Mark Cloutier, a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council, authored his latest article on Forbes: "From Empathy to Impact: Why Kind Leadership Matters."

Cloutier writes, "Too often, we see kindness framed as a “soft skill,” something that’s aspirational but not strategic. In my experience, the opposite has proven to be true. Using kindness as a leadership strategy—one that drives retention, improves quality of care and builds a culture where people feel safe and valued—is what drives measurable impact."

We invite you to read the entire piece here.

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