compassion competence

Designing for Compassion: Roles

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.

Smoothing the Way for Compassion to Flow: Routines

Smoothing the Way for Compassion to Flow: Routines

New ways of working are leading to disconnection and disengagement, leaving people wondering, “What is my role here and can I even make the impact I want to make?” And yet, we often forget, we have the power to design the environments we want to thrive within. While the challenges are all around us, we believe there is a way to course correct.

Rest and Restoration

Rest and Restoration

We may be able to rush to the top, be prepared for on-going circumstances, and push through the pain, but if we fail to rest, we fail to fully succeed. Even leaders deserve time and space to build in times of rest. To do so is a compassionate choice for yourself and those you lead.

The Near Enemies of Compassionate Leadership

The Near Enemies of Compassionate Leadership

What do we think of when we think of enemies? We understand opposites and how they pull in directions that conflict with each other. It isn’t only opposites that can undermine your efforts. Consider the idea of a “near enemy” – something that seems like it should support an intention but actually weakens it. When it comes to compassionate leadership, there are many near enemies. Let’s explore...