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Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results
This book is a compass for leaders lost in the paradoxical space between being showing people compassion and holding them accountable.
Compassion and accountability have generally been considered at odds with each other in the management space. Solely prioritizing accountability can create toxic work environments that result in the loss of top talent. On the other end of the pendulum, being overly compassionate leaves a vacuum around attention to results.
The solution is Compassionate Accountability, recognizing that these two concepts are actually in a duet, not a competition. This book is the timely answer to how this foundational set of principles and practices can lead to a thriving organizational culture. It covers such topics
The evolution of compassion in the workplace Why compassion and accountability are complementary How to engage the compassion mindset Building a culture of compassionate accountability Overcoming barriers to compassion for leaders
Finding harmony between compassion and accountability leads to improved results and a thriving culture because the fact is, true compassion can’t exist without accountability. Leaders seeking a renewed sense of fulfillment in their roles and increased leadership impact will find inspiration, guidance, and a roadmap for cultural transformation.
Compassion and accountability have generally been considered at odds with each other in the management space. Solely prioritizing accountability can create toxic work environments that result in the loss of top talent. On the other end of the pendulum, being overly compassionate leaves a vacuum around attention to results.
The solution is Compassionate Accountability, recognizing that these two concepts are actually in a duet, not a competition. This book is the timely answer to how this foundational set of principles and practices can lead to a thriving organizational culture. It covers such topics
The evolution of compassion in the workplace Why compassion and accountability are complementary How to engage the compassion mindset Building a culture of compassionate accountability Overcoming barriers to compassion for leaders
Finding harmony between compassion and accountability leads to improved results and a thriving culture because the fact is, true compassion can’t exist without accountability. Leaders seeking a renewed sense of fulfillment in their roles and increased leadership impact will find inspiration, guidance, and a roadmap for cultural transformation.
240 pages, Paperback
Published July 11, 2023
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About the author
Nate Regier
12 books11 followersNate Regier, Ph.D., is the CEO and founding owner of Next Element Consulting, a global leadership consulting and training firm helping build cultures of compassionate accountability. Dr. Regier is a former practicing psychologist and expert in social-emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication, conflict skills, and leadership. Recognized as a Top 100 keynote speaker, he is a Process Communication Model® Certifying Master Trainer. Nate is the author of four books: Beyond Drama, Conflict without Casualties, Seeing People Through, and his newest book, Compassionate Accountability. He hosts a podcast called “On Compassion with Dr. Nate,” writes a weekly blog, contributes to multiple industry publications, and is a regular guest on podcasts.
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February 15, 2024
I think almost every leadership book could be shrunk down to 2 or 3 chapters that remind you of common sense things you probably already know.
The reminders are good to have when you need them. Everything else is just filler.
The reminders are good to have when you need them. Everything else is just filler.
July 14, 2023
Dr. Regier's book helps us see that compassion and accountability are complementary and do not need to compete, permitting us to lead better in today's world. Giving a detailed introduction to the history and definitions of compassion, he assists us in understanding how we can embrace compassion and accountability together.
As school leaders, when we struggle with people toward better solutions, we build connections to get better results. To hear that compassionate accountability is learnable and teachable dispels the idea that only a few people are born to be compassionate and that we can help others toward this understanding.
In breaking down the three switches of value, capability, and responsibility, he shares practical ways to begin looking deeper within ourselves to keep our switches turned on. Dr. Regier then reiterates the main points at the end of each chapter to keep the reader focused and reminded of the practices amid the great stories that give a wider view.
When leaders can reflect upon themselves as humans considering how they communicate and behave with others, they grow their capacity to lead. Dr. Regier allows us to reflect on a mindset of compassion with accountability to teach others, be with others and live in a more compassionate world.
As school leaders, when we struggle with people toward better solutions, we build connections to get better results. To hear that compassionate accountability is learnable and teachable dispels the idea that only a few people are born to be compassionate and that we can help others toward this understanding.
In breaking down the three switches of value, capability, and responsibility, he shares practical ways to begin looking deeper within ourselves to keep our switches turned on. Dr. Regier then reiterates the main points at the end of each chapter to keep the reader focused and reminded of the practices amid the great stories that give a wider view.
When leaders can reflect upon themselves as humans considering how they communicate and behave with others, they grow their capacity to lead. Dr. Regier allows us to reflect on a mindset of compassion with accountability to teach others, be with others and live in a more compassionate world.
July 13, 2023
This book is a game changer, both professionally and personally! It is an excellent read for anyone in a leadership role - whether that's within your family, your work, your faith community or a volunteer organization.
If you’ve ever struggled with balancing caring and concern with accountability and accomplishment, this book pro
Compassionate Accountability provides a roadmap to changing the culture in your family, your team or your organization to one in which every person is seen as valuable, capable and responsible, resulting in healthy, authentic connections, greater work satisfaction, and the achievement of goals.
It is filled with real life examples and case studies and even a full section on overcoming barriers to compassionate accountability. Author Nate Regier has also included a valuable tool for assessing compassionate accountability in yourself, your team or your organization.
This will be a book that I return to often!
If you’ve ever struggled with balancing caring and concern with accountability and accomplishment, this book pro
Compassionate Accountability provides a roadmap to changing the culture in your family, your team or your organization to one in which every person is seen as valuable, capable and responsible, resulting in healthy, authentic connections, greater work satisfaction, and the achievement of goals.
It is filled with real life examples and case studies and even a full section on overcoming barriers to compassionate accountability. Author Nate Regier has also included a valuable tool for assessing compassionate accountability in yourself, your team or your organization.
This will be a book that I return to often!
July 11, 2023
In the leadership development work I do, we talk about empathy not being enough. For empathy to work there must be action. That action is compassion. In this book we learn that compassion is a leadership skill we can learn and improve. Most importantly, we learn, "compassion without accountability get you nowhere, and accountability without compassion get you alienated." This book gives us a plan for honing our skills in compassionate accountability.
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