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551 Kindness in Education: Teaching the Whole Person
Description
In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave sit down with Dr. Glenn Canares, DDS, MSD, to explore how psychological safety transforms learning environments, why there's a critical difference between being nice and being kind, and how Hygienist and educators can challenge learners while fostering growth. Glenn shares practical strategies for modeling self-care, delivering meaningful feedback, and creating sustainable, high-performing educational cultures that ultimately improve patient care.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why psychological safety is essential for effective learning
The difference between "nice" and "kind" feedback
Modeling self-care and growth-oriented leadership
How kindness improves learning, performance, and patient outcomes
Sustainable ways to integrate kindness into rigorous training programs
Connect with Dr. Glenn Canares:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-canares/
Instagram: @oracleofkindness
Email: glenn@oracleofkindness.com
Connect with the Hosts:
Jessica Atkinson: jatkinson@endeavorb2b.com
Dave Torres: dtorres@endeavorb2b.com