Social Isolation. It ain’t over. Yet.
Feeling isolated or alone didn't go away when social distancing stopped. And that's not good.
Compassionate Leadership
Leaders tell us they think compassion is important to leadership … but they don’t know how to do it.
We de-mystify the theory and application with deep dives into what exactly does Compassionate Leadership mean, how to be a Compassionate Leader, and the “why” behind it.
The ideas come from boat-loads of research + what Mary Ellen has seen work for the leaders and teams she supports, including in the Leadership Academy, and from her personal experiences as a mom, wife, friend (aka a fallible human being).
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Safety First, the Psychological kind.
Though Psychological Safety sounds warm and cozy, it's really about making hard things possible... like intellectual friction, learning and connection.
Yeah. It’s still not great. And . . . you’ve got this.
Congratulations for making it through 2 years of unpredictable chaos. You’re here! Yay you! Well done and . . . it’s taken a toll.
Is Compassionate Leadership Tough Enough?
It's something I've been asked by sales managers who thought Compassionate Leadership was “too soft”. What they learned from research by Google (and me).
Does Caring Have to Hurt?
Difficult situations are, well, difficult. The neuroscience behind the distinctions between Empathy & Compassion, and how it can help us when things get hard.
Is it over yet? Are we done yet?
We’re feeling grumpy, depressed, and tired of public health recommendations. Getting over the hump with research-backed tips from a refreshed Stephen Covey classic.
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Fighting COVID with Compassion.
Research behind the art & science of Dr. Bonnie Henry's Compassionate Leadership, and ideas from leaders at the front lines of COVID on how to bring it to life.
What Can I Do About Racism?
Information & Ideas from the experts (i.e. not me) to move beyond the shame, fear and privilege that can stall important and necessary conversations.
Your VUCA Leadership Superpower?
Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous: our new "normal". Ugh. How Emotional Intelligence superpowers help us grow stronger despite the COVID-19 cryptonite.
Is self-care . . . selfish?
Science-backed answer from the Beatles & Kristin Neff that goes deeper than the typical suggestions to handle inevitable stresses with more grace & ease.
In the past 2 years we’ve re-written plans & goals umpteen times.
The Gold-Medal Game Plans for Entrepreneurs or Managers can help you navigate the "next normal".