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Balancing Structure and Freedom

Balancing Structure and Freedom

As the world gets more complex, we grapple with ways to make sense of our place in its complexity. The temptation to think of situations as black/white or either/or is strong. Humans are programmed to seek clear answers – when we turn towards nuance and invite “yes, and…” into our responses as leaders, there are more opportunities for compassion in choices that better serve our organizations.

What We’re Reading Now

What We’re Reading Now

Compassionate leadership is a process of regular learning, growth, and practice. Leaders draw on wisdom from a diverse range of perspectives and voices. Here are five book recommendations that will strengthen your own journey of compassionate leadership.

Your Roadmap for Compassionate Leadership, Part 3

Your Roadmap for Compassionate Leadership, Part 3

In this third post in our series on creating your own compassionate leadership roadmap, we turn from the dimensions of individual compassionate leadership and organizational compassionate cultures covered in weeks one and two to the tools and levers to use to build and implement your action plan.

Bridging the Gap – Compassion After the Election

Bridging the Gap – Compassion After the Election

Elections are by their nature divisive. Each vote is an act of distinguishing, categorizing, and separating. As compassionate citizens and leaders, we don’t have to see the entire world through this dualistic lens. We each have the power to choose reconnection and reconciliation. Use these four approaches to constructing a more cooperative, compassionate world after the election.