In the midst of the turmoil and chaos of these times, setting or resetting boundaries is one of the most important compassionate leadership moves to create a thriving organization. Good boundaries connect us to each other, focus us, and support our wellbeing. Boundaries also protect us. When you map out clear boundaries, especially in collaboration with your team, you set up everyone for success.
Given that mental health challenges don’t show up as clearly as the death in a co-worker’s family or a broken arm, how do we create compassionate organizations of mental health awareness and support? Starting with human relationships allows leaders to address the human needs of their team members while advancing organizational goals.
In our recent survey on “Compassionate Leadership Amid the Chaos,” we asked respondents which emotions they have been experiencing during the crisis. The responses of leaders and team members diverged substantially, and leaders can learn and take action based on these differences. We recommend the steps to take in order to build more effective teams.
