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Refreshing Leadership
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S2.17: 'Humankind' for Refreshing Leaders: Tempering Empathy and Training Compassion
“Temper your empathy and train your compassion”
This is one of Rutger Bregmans top tips for resolving the bias and friction that persist in the modern Western world.
It falls to leaders of all kinds to make changes everywhere that are so badly needed for fairness, equity, and progress of humankind.
I re-listened to Rutger's book, Humankind, over the midwinter break, and I was struck by how powerful and simple this message is.
Key Takeaways:
- Distinguish empathy from compassion: Empathy involves feeling the pain with someone, while compassion entails feeling for someone, leading to constructive action, thoughts, and problem-solving.
- Harness the power of compassion through meditation: Simple meditation techniques, such as lovingkindness meditations, can train the mind for compassion. Seek resources on platforms like Insight Timer, Headspace, and YouTube.
- Embrace compassion in leadership: Leaders, including solo entrepreneurs, can benefit from cultivating compassion, fostering a controlled, constructive, and energized approach to helping.
- How compassion can transform our approach to leadership and our overall well-being.
I loved it so much I bring it to life for you here with examples from the research and practical tips for you to use right away.
05:47 Civilization hangs by thin threads, but kindness persists.
08:52 Human evolution leads to natural empathetic tendencies.
13:39 Compassion drives action, thoughts, and problem-solving.
16:07 Train your mind with compassion through meditation.
20:05 Supporting leaders and teams for mental health.
For more from Rutger Bregman go to his website here.
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