> “Kind is about being invested in other people, figuring out how to help them, meeting them where they are.”

That seems like a lot of work. Can I just not be rude?

> being more than “just professional” and bringing your rounded self to work

The traditional advice to "be professional" might be better in many cases.

My observation is that employees usually maintain employment by fitting into office/work culture and leaving their private selves at home.

Most importantly, it seems like a good strategy to suppress anything personal that could be considered negative.