Compassionate action is where awareness, generous interpretation, and empathy take shape in the real world. True compassion calls us to act with both nurturing care and courageous resolve. While we cannot eliminate all suffering, we can respond with intention, offering what is possible. In organizations, compassionate action is the bridge between values and practice.
After a year of unprecedented challenges and stress, pausing to consider how to construct the next phase of life may feel more burdensome than liberating. As you explore how you intend life to feel and be, remember to bring a deeper quality of attention to each moment you experience. Resolve to be in alignment with your deepest values, and each choice point will emerge with more ease and clarity.
No one gets a pass. Not world-class athletes, CEOs, essential workers, parents, teachers, or our kids. We all suffer. We also have a choice about how we respond to suffering through our leadership. We can choose to work together to find a response, or we can turn away. What kind of culture are you modeling and creating in your organization?
