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).
Burnout might not be about workload after all. Spoiler: connection fuels us more than a perfect calendar or another productivity hack.
We humans are funny, thinking listening is this blasé natural thing. Except when we practice listening skills, we get all sorts of dramatic outcomes. What’s up?
“Work is work, not a social club”—but what if friendships actually boost productivity? Research on how to create a friend-friendly workplace, without the drama.
Trust is a game-changer. But how do you build it? People more clever than ME have turned it into ideas that make it happen.
Icy stares, silent meetings, team tension—then coaching. See how Team Clash mastered conflict the smart way.
For high-achieving go-getters (i.e. you), stopping to THINK may be unusual and uncomfortable and . . . there can be real power when you Stop. Ask. Think. Share.
In the olden days, experts believed success was all about fixing our weaknesses. Turns out that was kinda dumb. Leading from strengths is better.
We humans are funny, thinking listening is this blasé natural thing. Except when we practice listening skills, we get all sorts of dramatic outcomes. What’s up?
People leave (or stay at) jobs because of their manager (i.e. you). How can you be that force for good, while doing everything else that needs to be done?
Why every ‘jerk move’ is NOT aimed at you + other leadership wisdom on how to stay cool, dodge drama, embrace empathy, and lead without emotional baggage.
The Gold-Medal Game Plans for Entrepreneurs or Managers can help you navigate the "next normal".