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We were taught compassion is a "soft skill" that makes leaders weak--but we know from the Great Resignation that leaders who lack kindness cannot succeed. Distinguished psychologists Amy Young and Kristin Meekhof share 7 key strategies to guide leaders struggling to bring their compassion to work. The time has come for a profound workplace transformation. Amidst the seismic shift of the Great Resignation, a startling truth emerges – unkind and isolating work environments drove more than 43 million people to abandon their jobs. The corporate grind and soul-draining days are no longer tolerated as the pandemic reshaped our values and how we engage with work. Dispelling the outdated notion of compassion as a "soft skill," distinguished psychologists Amy Young, PhD, and Kristin Meekhof, MSW, illuminate a powerful new paradigm, where success and empathy converge. Young and Meekhof share compelling stories from well-known entrepreneurs and business owners such as The days of control and command leadership are over. It’s time to lead with empathy, understanding, and compassion.
