“In the era of The Great Resignation, there is a tool — a path — as old as humanity itself that can be the most effective way showing employees that the boss really does care about their welfare and wants the best for them,” notes Jacqueline Carter, senior partner at Potential Projects, a global consulting and leadership development firm whose goal is “To create more human worlds of work.”

Their clients include Fortune 500 companies, such as Disney, Ikea and Unilever.

Along with Rasmus Hougaard, their just-released book, “Compassionate Leadership — How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way describes the steps that “Break down walls of indifference and a lack of caring that in many ways still dominate American business,” she points out, adding:

“As the greatest expense for most business is personnel, it is critical that we retain good people. But far too many organizations fail to spot the wrong messages they are sending, fail to seize opportunities which will deepen bonds of trust. That’s what we have studied and developed practical, workable solutions,” she said.

So, just what is compassion? What are the consequences to an organization when management fails to understand this concept in today’s business world?

Compassionate leadership gives readers tools, an insightful paint-by-the-numbers approach to becoming a more effective leader through understanding and implementing this vital concept. It is also a very touching, inspiring read.

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