This post was contributed by Bethany Woodard, founder, The MADDOX Group You think compassion is a word only used in religious or charity context? Think again. Compassion is the new buzz word being used to describe CEO’s and Fortune 500 leaders. In a world where start ups, tech progression and internet connectivity has never been greater, we sit at the edge of progressive leadership. Most newly founded companies and many of the ol’ greats all have something similar in common; they’ve decided human capital is their largest asset. Mind blown? It’s a simple thought with a big bottom line. Employees have resoundingly agreed they are more satisfied working in an environment where they are trusted, valued, respected, given freedom, offered collaborative working, flexible schedules and continuing mentorship from their manager. So what does it mean to lead with compassion? Stanford research suggests that we should start with the ability to be mindful in our interactions with others, be present and listen in a nonjudgmental manner. It carries with it the idea that compassion empathizes with an individual during a time of need and is compelled to want to help relieve the suffering. For an organization, this would be illustrated by recognizing that each individual or employee has come to the table with everything they have to offer, they are human, capable of mistakes, but also capable of learning and growth as a way to transform their career path. What have we learned as a society if not that times of…
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