well-being

From Separation to Connection

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.

Is It Okay to Play?

Is It Okay to Play?

Work has always been serious. On top of this, COVID-19 has disrupted most of our work norms, and we are finally facing a global reckoning after centuries of systemic racism. Is it okay to have fun, too? YES! Playfulness, fun, spontaneity, and silliness are all attributes that contribute to organizational success, and will help us to thrive in the face of the very serious challenges of the world.

Compassionate Leadership Amid the Chaos Survey – Results First Look

Compassionate Leadership Amid the Chaos Survey – Results First Look

Survey results are in! We received over 200 responses from twenty-two countries to our recent Compassionate Leadership Amid the Chaos Survey. Here are some of the initial high-level points we take away after a preliminary review of the data and the open-ended responses.

Compassionate Leadership Practice Series: Interconnected

Compassionate Leadership Practice Series: Interconnected

This exercise is designed to help us remember that we are connected to everyone and everything. When we do that, it becomes easier to relate, respect, and trust others. Recognizing our shared human experience with others leads us to deeper places of cooperation, collaboration, and connection. It helps us break through the isolation and loneliness that are rampant in today’s fast-paced society.

Compassionate Leadership Practice Series: Note to a Dear Friend, a Self-Compassion Exercise

Compassionate Leadership Practice Series: Note to a Dear Friend, a Self-Compassion Exercise

How kind is that voice in your head, toward YOU? When you make a mistake, or are struggling in a situation, or something really tough is happening in your life, how do you speak to yourself? Whether you are new to compassion practices or an experienced practitioner, this is a short, simple, effective exercise that will offer you new awareness and a path towards self-kindness.

Compassionate Leadership Practice Series: Ready, Set, Go – A Compassion Reset

Compassionate Leadership Practice Series: Ready, Set, Go – A Compassion Reset

Did you ever wish you had a reset button to change your mood or create an open mindset? Discover this simple, effective tool that anyone can use, whether you are new to compassion practices or an experienced practitioner. This personal reset practice is patterned after a practice doctors and nurses rely on during the very brief time available moving from patient to patient.