Linda Cohen is an international keynote speaker, author, and executive trainer. She creates customized workshops and interactive programs that teach organizations how to use kindness to drive profit.

Professional History edit

Linda has been speaking for over ten years. She has spoken for large international companies such as Citi, national healthcare organizations such as Merrill Gardens, Credit Unions, Government Agencies, and Funeral Professionals.

After her second book was published, Linda was interviewed by many healthcare and long-term care publication networks and podcasts. Patti Martin Bartsche of American Funeral Director[1] described Cohen as "a nationally recognized kindness expert and professional speaker for over a decade" in January 2022. [2] In April of 2020, Linda was interviewed by KATU2 News of ABC about Spreading Kindness During Times of Crisis. [3]

Before she began speaking, she worked in long-term care facilities as an assistant activities director and home care placement.

Publications edit

Linda's first book, 1,000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire, and Change Your Life, was published in October of 2011. The book shares her two-and-a-half-year project focusing on daily acts of kindness. Linda wrote the book after her father passed as a way to honor his life.[4]

Her second book, The Economy of Kindness: How Kindness Transforms Your Bottom Line, was published in August of 2021. This book explains how organizations with kindness present in their corporate culture will better maintain growth due to employee job satisfaction and engagement.[5] Lance Peppler, host of The Business Bookshelf Podcast, interviewed Linda about the book in February of 2022. [6]

References edit

  1. ^ Publications, Kates-Boylston (2023-11-01). "American Funeral Director". Kates-Boylston Publications. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  2. ^ Bartsche, Patti Martin (2022-01-23). "Kindness and Your Bottom Line". Kates-Boylston Publications. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  3. ^ Group, Sinclair Broadcast (2020-04-01). "Spreading Kindness During Times of Crisis". KATU. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  4. ^ Cohen, Linda (2011-10-18). 1,000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire, and Change Your Life. Seal Press. ISBN 978-1-58005-365-5.
  5. ^ Cohen, Linda M. (2021-08-31). The Economy of Kindness: How Kindness Transforms Your Bottom Line. Aviva Publishing. ISBN 978-1-63618-088-5.
  6. ^ "‎Business Bookshelf on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. 2022-02-20. Retrieved 2023-11-25.