title: The Kindness Habit: 5 Steps to Maximize Your Happiness and Impact
author:  Allison Clarke 
description: For over half of her life, Allison Clarke CSP has been solving communication problems for companies and teaching the power of kindness. She's helped professionals around the globe to break through barriers and get results that improve their productivity, profitability, and personal happiness. As a "Top 25 Master Trainer" for Dale Carnegie Corporation, Allison spent 16 years witnessing miraculous transformations. This gave her the foundation needed to launch Allison Clarke Consulting. Her client list includes Intel, Kroger, Adidas, Dignity Memorial, and Trident Seafoods. These diverse companies have one thing in common-they know the success of their companies depends on their people. Allison's first book, "What Will They Say? 30 Funerals in 60 Days," is a study of leadership and what it means to leave a memorable impact. In "The Kindness Habit," she offers concrete steps to leave a legacy of kindness and grace. Allison was the President of the Oregon National Speakers Association and now serves at the national level. Since 2010, she's been a volunteer and Ambassador with Children's Cancer Association. She lives in Portland, Oregon and has two daughters.
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  Advance Praise for  
   _A Year of Living Kindly_
  
  
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  “Donna Cameron’s contagious warmth, compelling stories, persuasive logic, and
  useful advice make this gem a joy to read. After I finished each lovely little
  chapter, I understood the path to kindness a bit better, my inspiration to
  keep moving down that path increased, and my resolve to forgive myself and
  others when we slip into unkindness grew stronger.”
  
  
  —ROBERT SUTTON, Professor, Stanford University, and best-selling author of
  _The No Asshole Rule_ and _The Asshole Survival Guide_
  
  
  “Just being nice will not be enough to save the civility of today’s world. It
  will take the patience and focus of true and loving kindness. Don’t assume you
  know what is needed or how to do it until you read Donna Cameron’s _A Year of
  Living Kindly._ You will find inspiration for every experience and season of
  your life.”
  
  
  —JOHN KRALIK, author of _A Simple Act of Gratitud