Letters from Leadership

MURDER in the Office! Finding Out Who Killed Your Office Morale

October 31, 2022

In honor of Halloween, this week’s letter will chill you to the bone:

The 7 Habits of Unemployable People

October 31, 2022

I overheard one of my managers talking to an intern the other morning. The manager says, “Today’s the third day this week you’ve come in late! Do you know what this means?” The intern...

How To Keep Your Business From Going Up In Smoke… Literally

October 31, 2022

Well, it’s about that time of the year here in California.

How Billionaire Bosses Beat Burnout

October 17, 2022

If you’re reading this from your office, I want you to take a good look at your bullpen.

Why Diversity Makes Your Company Richer

October 10, 2022

Listen up! If you’re a leader in the workplace, this one’s for you…

3 Reasons Why Listening To You Employees Makes You a Better Boss

October 3, 2022

We’ve all filled out those anonymous employee questionnaires or surveys. Maybe some of you have even experienced the accute terror that comes with finding out that said...

Why Going it Alone is Hurting Your Business

September 26, 2022

Three men on a desert island find a genie who grants them three wishes. The first man wishes he were home. So does the second. The third man says “It sure is lonely now. I wish those...

How Pullups Can Help You Climb the Corporate Ladder

September 19, 2022

So I was at the gym the other day and decided to hop on the treadmill. I got a few funny looks so I decided to jog on it instead...

How To Catch A Lie (And Resolve It!) In The Office

September 12, 2022

A man is out walking one afternoon by a little pond. He sees a young boy fishing under a ‘No Fishing’ sign. He goes over and asks the boy, “Can’t you read the sign?”...

4 Ways To Show Your Employees That Mental Health Matters

August 29, 2022

What do you know about mental health? Many of us hear it being thrown around, some of you may have even taken steps to work on yours. If you have, well...

How Your Handshake Can Shape Your Career

A lot of people claim they’re focused on the bigger picture. They aren’t into the little details. They take a step back and see the whole vision...

3 Reasons Why Leaders Who Learn Stay Leagues Ahead

August 15, 2022

Dust off your bookbags and grab your reading glasses. We’re going to college...

Why Fortune 500 CEOs Think Quick And Don’t Look Back

August 8, 2022

It might just be my opinion, but I think that your decision to open up this article and give it a read was a pretty good one. And I’m betting it didn’t take you too long to make said...

Why The Top CEOs In The World Lead With Kindness

August 1, 2022

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” Who said that? Me! Honestly, it’s a phrase that’s been around for a long time. Attributed to who — we don’t know...

Seeing The Bigger Picture Doesn’t Tell You The Whole Story

July 25, 2022

A lot of people claim they’re focused on the bigger picture. They aren’t into the little details. They take a step back and see the whole vision...

Why You Should Plan Your Next Vacation Day TODAY

July 18, 2022

Take a day off! Go on, you’ve earned it.You don’t typically hear bosses saying stuff like that to their employees. And it’s a crying shame. If you’re a good boss and you know how to...

Laughing Your Ass Off Is Good For Your Bottom Line

July 11, 2022

Laughing your ass off is good for your bottom line. See what I did there?I thought up that one on a toilet break. I’m pretty proud of it. My copywriter says he likes it too, but...

Success Doesn’t Come Easy (But It Shouldn’t)

July 5, 2022

Success didn’t come easy to me. That’s an understatement. Let me rephrase… Success was a PAIN IN THE ASS. That’s right — the road to success was a long and arduous one. It was a road that...

Trust Is The Key To Success (Trust Me!)

June 27, 2022

Do you trust me? A bit of a forward question. Why would you? We probably don’t personally know each other. We haven’t had the TIME to build a bond of trust. I might be able to earn...

3 Acts Of Kindness You Can Use To Brighten Up Your Workplace

June 20, 2022

Pay it forward. I never liked that expression. It makes it sound like kindness is some sort of transaction. Something with a dollar sign attached. And I just can’t agree with that...

3 Ways Kindness Can Make For A Better Workplace

June 13, 2022

I’ve never been accused of having an over-abundance of smarts. 2.1 GPA over here. But somehow I made it through college (just barely), and after 10 months of professional work experience...

How ‘Undercover Billionaire’ Inspired Kind Lending

June 5, 2022

I’ve never been accused of having an over-abundance of smarts. 2.1 GPA over here. But somehow I made it through college (just barely), and after 10 months of professional work experience...

How Pullups Can Help You Climb the Corporate Ladder

September 19, 2022

So I was at the gym the other day and decided to hop on the treadmill. I got a few funny looks so I decided to jog on it instead...

September 13, 2022

UAMP 2022 Event Recap

The Kind team had a wonderful time connecting with all those in attendance at this year’s UAMP Mortgage Expo! Thank you to all those who were able to stop by Kind’s booth...

How To Catch A Lie (And Resolve It!) In The Office

September 12, 2022

A man is out walking one afternoon by a little pond. He sees a young boy fishing under a ‘No Fishing’ sign. He goes over and asks the boy, “Can’t you read the sign?”...

Join the Winning Team at NAMB 2022!

August 31, 2022

We’re super excited to make our way back to Las Vegas, NV as a tradeshow exhibitor for this year’s National Association of Mortgage Brokers Annual Conference...

4 Ways To Show Your Employees That Mental Health Matters

August 29, 2022

What do you know about mental health? Many of us hear it being thrown around, some of you may have even taken steps to work on yours. If you have, well...

FAMP 2022 Event Recap

Kind double downed this year at the 2022 FAMP Convention & Tradeshow in Orlando, FL! What a pleasure it was to connect with so many people in this industry! Thank you to all those who...

Kind Lending in Attendance as Tradeshow Exhibitor for UAMP 2022

Double Down this year at the 2022 FAMP Convention & Tradeshow and come see Kind Lending’s exhibitor booth in Orlando, FL on August 17th-20th.

How Your Handshake Can Shape Your Career

We’ve all been there. Nothing takes the wind out of your sails like expecting a solid handshake and being handed a wet fish...

3 Reasons Why Leaders Who Learn Stay Leagues Ahead

August 15, 2022

Dust off your bookbags and grab your reading glasses. We’re going to college...

Del Talk | S4-EP3: Glenn Stearns, CEO & Founder of Kind Lending

August 9, 2022

Hosted by Delfino Aguilar

Success doesn't happen overnight! Take it from Glenn Stearns, CEO & Founder of Kind Lending, star of Undercover Billionaire show and Grit Happens podcast. He's here to share tips & tricks...

Why Fortune 500 CEOs Think Quick And Don’t Look Back

August 8, 2022

It might just be my opinion, but I think that your decision to open up this article and give it a read was a pretty good one. And I’m betting it didn’t take you too long to make said...

Introducing... 2-1 Seller-Paid Buydown Program

August 3, 2022

By Kind Lending

The 2-1 Seller-Paid Buydown Program is simple: builder partners contribute an upfront fee, which lowers interest rates up to two percentage points for the first two years. This knocks down..

Why The Top CEOs In The World Lead With Kindness

August 1, 2022

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” Who said that? Me! Honestly, it’s a phrase that’s been around for a long time. Attributed to who — we don’t know...

Seeing The Bigger Picture Doesn’t Tell You The Whole Story

July 25, 2022

A lot of people claim they’re focused on the bigger picture. They aren’t into the little details. They take a step back and see the whole vision...

Why You Should Plan Your Next Vacation Day TODAY

July 18, 2022

Take a day off! Go on, you’ve earned it.You don’t typically hear bosses saying stuff like that to their employees. And it’s a crying shame. If you’re a good boss and you know how to...

July 14, 2022

Tax Season can be Kinder

Which is your favorite season? If you’re a homeowner, you’re shouting, “Tax season!” No, really. As a homeowner, there are numerous potential tax deductions possibly meaning money back...

Del Talk | S4-E2: Krish Dhokia, SVP of Marketing & Business Development

July 12, 2022

Hosted by Delfino Aguilar

In this episode, get to know Krish Dhokia, SVP of Marketing & Business Development here at Kind Lending. Learn more about Kind's...

Laughing Your Ass Off Is Good For Your Bottom Line

July 11, 2022

Laughing your ass off is good for your bottom line. See what I did there?I thought up that one on a toilet break. I’m pretty proud of it. My copywriter says he likes it too, but...

Success Doesn’t Come Easy (But It Shouldn’t)

July 5, 2022

Texas TPO Connect Event Recap

June 27, 2022

On June 21st, 2022, Kind Lending hosted its first-ever TX TPO Connect! On behalf of Kind Lending’s leadership team and sales team, we would like to extend a HUGE thank you to all those...

Trust Is The Key To Success (Trust Me!)

June 27, 2022

Do you trust me? A bit of a forward question. Why would you? We probably don’t personally know each other. We haven’t had the TIME to build a bond of trust. I might be able to earn...

Kind Lending in Attendance as Tradeshow Exhibitor for FAMP 2022

June 22, 2022

Double Down this year at the 2022 FAMP Convention & Tradeshow and come see Kind Lending’s exhibitor booth in Orlando, FL on August 17th-20th.

3 Acts Of Kindness You Can Use To Brighten Up Your Workplace

June 20, 2022

Pay it forward. I never liked that expression. It makes it sound like kindness is some sort of transaction. Something with a dollar sign attached. And I just can’t agree with that...

3 Ways Kindness Can Make For A Better Workplace

June 13, 2022