Is gentleness outdated — or more necessary than ever?
GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, JUL 2 – A growing number of people question if gentleness is outdated or essential as societal values shift, with surveys showing 45% view it as increasingly important.
- Episode 201, hosted by Richard Kyte and Scott Rada, discussed the virtue of gentleness on July 4, 2025.
- The discussion originated from Kyte’s LinkedIn post valuing gentleness, which sparked numerous responses noting its rarity and stigma today.
- The hosts explored why gentleness is often mistaken for weakness and shared personal stories demonstrating its strength and social importance.
- Kyte reflected that he has asked ethics students for 20 years to list influential people and traits, yet never encountered 'gentle' among those traits.
- The episode concluded that gentleness remains a powerful but overlooked tool that fosters trust, eases tension, and deserves greater recognition.
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