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Do the KIND Thing

Think Boundlessly, Work Purposefully, Live Passionately

Daniel Lubetzky

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Do the KIND Thing
The 'AND' Philosophy+
Purpose & Determination+
Brand Integrity+
Marketing & Empathy+
Team Empowerment+
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Question 1 of 10
According to the KIND philosophy, how should entrepreneurs view the relationship between economic sustainability and social impact?
  • A. They should focus primarily on economic sustainability before attempting social impact.
  • B. They are mutually exclusive, so a business must choose one to succeed.
  • C. They should be viewed in terms of 'AND,' meaning a business must strive to achieve both simultaneously.
  • D. Social impact should be the sole focus, trusting that profits will naturally follow.
Question 2 of 10
How did Daniel Lubetzky align his personal passion for peace with his business purpose early in his career?
  • A. He donated 50% of his profits to organizations supporting survivors of the Second World War.
  • B. He created a cooperative venture producing sun-dried tomato spread to build peaceful relationships between team members from conflicting nations.
  • C. He started a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching entrepreneurship in the Middle East.
  • D. He focused exclusively on selling healthy snack bars door-to-door to combat the rise of artificial foods.
Question 3 of 10
What lesson did the author learn from the failure of the Asian Teriyaki pepper spread?
  • A. New products must remain consistent with the brand identity that customers already know and trust.
  • B. Spicy flavors are generally less profitable than sweet flavors in the health food market.
  • C. Products should only be launched if they can be manufactured using cheap emulsions.
  • D. It is better to launch products in generic convenience stores before specialty chains.
Question 4 of 10
What strategy does the author recommend regarding where to sell a new product?
  • A. Enter as many generic convenience stores as possible to maximize brand exposure quickly.
  • B. Sell exclusively online to avoid the high overhead costs of traditional retail spaces.
  • C. Focus investments on the specific types of stores where the product naturally performs best, like specialty chains.
  • D. Partner with only one exclusive retailer to create a sense of scarcity and high demand.
Question 5 of 10
How did KIND respond when competitors launched snack bars claiming to have less sugar?
  • A. They lowered their prices to remain competitive in the budget snack market.
  • B. They used artificial emulsions to lower the sugar content of their original bars.
  • C. They launched a low-carb version of their bars to capitalize on the current dietary trend.
  • D. They launched the Nuts and Spices line, removing fruits to lower sugar while staying true to their nature-grounded brand.
Question 6 of 10
Why does KIND use transparent wrappers and literal names like 'Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew' for its products?
  • A. To reduce manufacturing costs associated with colorful, stylized packaging.
  • B. To ensure transparent and authentic marketing so consumers know exactly what to expect.
  • C. To comply with strict FDA regulations regarding the marketing of healthy snacks.
  • D. To make the products look more like traditional, homemade baked goods.
Question 7 of 10
What was the primary purpose of the #kindawesome cards campaign?
  • A. To offer discounts to customers who purchased KIND bars in bulk.
  • B. To reward employees who came up with the best new product ideas.
  • C. To celebrate empathy by rewarding people spotted doing kind acts in public with free snacks.
  • D. To encourage customers to leave positive reviews on the company's website.
Question 8 of 10
According to the tenth tenet, how does resourcefulness differ from mere frugality in a business setting?
  • A. Frugality focuses on cutting employee benefits, while resourcefulness focuses on finding cheaper raw materials.
  • B. Frugality can blind a team to bigger opportunities due to budget concerns, whereas resourcefulness focuses on better ways to achieve growth.
  • C. Resourcefulness means saving every penny possible, while frugality means knowing when to take out large bank loans.
  • D. There is no difference; the author uses the terms interchangeably to emphasize keeping overhead low.
Question 9 of 10
How does KIND empower its team members to foster a sense of shared responsibility and commitment?
  • A. By giving all team members stock options so they think and act like owners.
  • B. By allowing employees to set their own salaries based on their performance.
  • C. By rotating the CEO position among different department heads every year.
  • D. By requiring employees to purchase KIND products to understand the customer experience.
Question 10 of 10
What does the author mean by considering the 'pull factor' when pushing a store to stock a product?
  • A. You must pull resources from other departments to successfully fund the retail launch.
  • B. You must ensure that customers will actually want to buy (pull) the product off the shelves, not just get it stocked.
  • C. You should pull your product from shelves if a competitor offers a significantly lower price.
  • D. You need to pull influential celebrities into your marketing campaigns to succeed in retail.

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Do the KIND Thing Summary & Overview

Do the KIND Thing (2015) passes along the valuable lessons the author learned while building his successful and ethical brand. These blinks guide you through the ten fundamental tenets of creating a business that benefits the individual and the world, and is prosperous too.

Who Should Listen to Do the KIND Thing?

  • Entrepreneurs interested in making a positive impact with their brand
  • Anyone that doubts the possibility of a socially conscious and financially successful business
  • Business owners who want to create a brand that people trust

About the Author: Daniel Lubetzky

Daniel Lubetzky is a social entrepreneur. He is the founder of PeaceWorks and KIND Healthy Snacks, and his work in business has been recognized by the World Economic Forum, BusinessWeek and TIME magazine.

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