The fractures in our world are undeniable as we witness an era marked by division, isolation, and polarization. This sense of separation has seeped into our daily lives, and in this climate, it can be easy to lose hope. Still, the desire to live in supportive community remains as strong as ever. Compassionate leaders understand the path to building connection.
The Ground We Stand On: Dignity in Leadership and Culture
We all come into this world with the innate dignity shared by every human. Recognizing this truth changes how we relate to ourselves, to those we lead, and to the cultures we build. A foundational principle for all compassionate leaders is to foster environments where dignity is honored within and between every individual.
Designing for Compassion: Roles
Student. Teacher. Leader. Follower. CEO. Receptionist. Parent. Change Champion. Compassion Architect. Host. Elder. Human.
What do all of these titles have in common?
While seemingly different, all of these titles represent a few of the many different roles humans can take.
Roles are one of the most important tools that leaders can utilize to create compassion competence in their organizations.
What is Compassionate Leadership?
Compassionate leadership has the power to create thriving workplaces with employees who flourish. So, what is it? At the Center for Compassionate Leadership, we define it as treating those you lead with compassion in all situations and creating a culture of compassion that supports the flourishing of everyone connected with that culture. Let’s explore further...
What We’re Reading Now
From Separation to Connection
Research shows in recent years that 60% of Americans are deemed to be lonely. We all feel it to some degree, and our mental and emotional health is compromised as a result. In fact, lacking social connection, both at work and in our personal lives, can have as negative an impact on a person’s mortality as smoking, hypertension, or physical inactivity.
Core Curiosities of Compassionate Leaders
Creating Together
No one is an island. In our competitive world, the temptation is to limit our dependence on others. Organizational and team success requires cooperation and collaboration, and compassionate leaders need to create safe environments that support sharing and co-creation. Recognizing that each person brings unique perspective and gifts to building solutions is at the heart of compassionate culture.
Compassionate Leadership Essentials from 2020
This year has truly been one to demonstrate the importance of compassionate leadership. As we look back, 2020 was a year that never stopped demanding that leaders respond with greater compassion. We’ve chosen the essential blog posts to help you gain a better understanding of compassionate leadership and how to operationalize it so that your organization embraces a compassionate culture.
Your Roadmap for Compassionate Leadership, Part 2
This chaotic moment in history presents a golden opportunity to bring compassionate leadership into your organization. For courageous leaders ready to develop their own compassionate leadership capacities, this is the second of three posts offering a roadmap to developing these skills. This week we talk about the four dimensions to develop greater organizational compassionate cultures.