Compassion Makes All the Difference In a TV interview on CBS This Morning, Jeff Weiner, LinkedIn CEO, said that he has come to understand that compassion is not just a better way to build a team, it’s a better way to build a business. In his commencement address to the Wharton School graduating class (on May 13, 2018) he talked about his vow, that if he were to manage people, he would aspire to manage them compassionately. Weiner said, “if…
Practice Gratitude Before you think about making another New Year’s resolution…stop. Before moving forward with your goals and business plans, take a moment to look back. What did your life look like one year ago; your relationships, family, finances, career? Take stock of how far you’ve come, what you’ve learned, who you are becoming, and what you accomplished in 2016. Practice gratitude. Count your blessings. Your health and happiness depend on it. Gratitude Research According to the Harvard Health Publication Mental Health…
In our fast paced world sometimes it’s hard to hear yourself think. When our brains are in overdrive, constantly being bombarded by information, technology, advertisements, and interruptions, it’s a wonder we get anything done, let alone have room for ideas, original thought, or breakthrough moments. Try to recall the last time you had quiet, where your mind could wander, without something pressing to do. You need to slow down to hear yourself think. We Need Downtime Often we are list…
I’ve been asked “can you teach compassion?” and the answer is YES, but…. depending on how you think. For some, compassion comes from deep inside. knowing that people are valuable. Period. This is understanding from an intrinsic point of view. On the other hand, you may know that it’s important to be compassionate, and like our friend Sheldon Cooper, from The Big Bang Theory, when someone needs comfort, you’re supposed to offer a hot beverage. This is compassion from an…