The Circle of the Panda Podcast
Circle of the Panda is a podcast about rising, rebuilding, and leading with purpose. Host JD Ross sits down with leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday fighters to talk faith, business, mindset, and what it really takes to get back up when life knocks you down.
Whether you’re growing your leadership, navigating challenges, or fighting your own battles, these conversations will encourage you forward and point you toward truth.
The Circle of the Panda Podcast
Nice vs. Kind
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In this opening solo of a limited series, JD breaks down a lesson he learned the hard way: being nice and being kind are not the same thing. Drawing from personal experience, he explains how “nice” often avoids conflict, seeks approval, and keeps surface-level peace—while quietly causing long-term damage. Kindness, on the other hand, is rooted in truth, clarity, and intention, even when it feels uncomfortable in the moment.
This episode explores why so many people get stuck choosing what feels safe instead of what is right, and how kindness—when practiced with boundaries—protects long-term peace. If you’re rebuilding your life, learning to say no, or trying to live with greater alignment, this conversation will challenge you to stop performing and start being clear.
