Whenever we have problems at work, we are more likely to point to someone else as the source of the problems than consider our own contribution. Yet as much as that other person might be failing in ...
If employees are feeling overworked and stressed and anxious, what is the solution? Many discussions about burnout inevitably turn to ideas like mindfulness and self-compassion: skills that can be ...
The past three years have been a whirlwind for businesses, with the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and the ongoing war in Ukraine all taking their toll. As businesses have struggled to ...
Cal Riley has lived a life of personal hardship, battle-tested leadership, and genuine compassion. As a combat veteran, entrepreneur, and author of Entrepreneurial Compassion, he helps others lead ...
New research finds that the more compassionate people are, the better able they are to deal with broken promises in the workplace. Specifically, the study suggests that compassion makes employees ...
Mindfulness and self-compassion have become popular tools for improving mental health and well-being in the workplace. Mindfulness involves paying attention to thoughts, emotions and surroundings ...
Scholar Dr. Kristin Neff defines self-compassion as "giv[ing] ourselves the same kindness and support we'd give to a good friend." Leadership is no joke. Whether you are a team leader at a small local ...
Today, I’d like to talk about an extremely sticky topic: practical compassion. I use this term to remind both myself and my clients that self-compassion is not equivalent to making excuses, and is ...
Work-related stress is inevitable. As a leader, your response to an employee’s distress can make all the difference. Genuine care and compassion in the workplace can reduce absenteeism, improve job ...