Overview
As a leader, how do you balance compassion for your people with effectiveness in getting the job done? A global pandemic, Depression-level unemployment, civil and political unrest--it feels as if the world as we know it is faltering. Through it all, our spirit is being tested. Now more than ever, it's imperative for leaders to demonstrate compassion. Compassion in leadership improves collaboration, raises levels of trust, and enhances loyalty. Studies also find that compassionate leaders are perceived as stronger and more competent. But, as founder of Potential Project Rasmus Hougaard and long-time coauthor Jacqueline Carter show in this essential book, most leaders overlook a key leadership truth: compassion on its own is not enough. Being an effective leader often requires giving tough feedback, making hard decisions that disappoint people, and, in some cases, laying people off. Showing compassion in leadership can't come at the expense of wisdom and effectiveness. You need both, and this book shows you how to strike the right balance. With rich stories and examples based on data from 15,000 leaders in more than 5,000 companies, as well as practical tools and advice, Compassionate Leadership is your indispensable guide to doing the hard work of leadership in a human way.
Full Product Details
Author: Rasmus Hougaard ,
Jacqueline Carter ,
Marissa Afton ,
Moses Mohan
Publisher: Ascent Audio
Imprint: Ascent Audio
Edition: Library Edition
ISBN: 9798200958122
Publication Date: 28 February 2022
Audience:
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Rasmus Hougaard is the founder and managing director of Potential Project, the global leader in customized leadership and organizational training programs based on mindfulness, with clients such as Accenture, Nike, American Express, Microsoft, and Sony. Rasmus has been nominated by Thinkers50 as one of the eight leading leadership thinkers in the world. He is coauthor, with Jacqueline Carter, of The Mind of the Leader and One Second Ahead. Jacqueline Carter is director of The Potential Project North America. Her clients include Cisco, Marriott, Accenture and Microsoft, among many others. She is coauthor, with Rasmus Hougaard, of The Mind of the Leader and One Second Ahead. Jean Ann Douglass is a performer, a playwright, an audiobook narrator, and a writer who is passionate about connecting deeply with her characters and bringing them to life. Based in Brooklyn, New York, she has worked professionally in communications, interactive video design, insurance, and human resources, and she holds a bachelor's degree from Tulane University and a master's degree from Brooklyn College.
