Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results

Leaders don't have to choose between relationships and results! Sadly, compassion and accountability are too often in tension leaders feel they have to pick one or the other. But solely prioritizing accountability can create toxic work environments that drive away good talent. On the other end of the spectrum, being too nice can compromise performance and productivity. Finding harmony between compassion and accountability is the ultimate catalyst for improved results and a thriving workplace. The solution is recognizing that compassion and accountability are not opposites. In fact, accountability is an element of compassion. Compassionate Accountability is the process of building connection while getting results. This book shows how this foundational mindset, philosophy, and way of living can lead to a thriving organizational culture. It covers such topics as: Why you can't practice compassion without accountability. How to turn on the three "switches" of the Compassion Mindsetand the predictable damaging consequences when they're turned off. The key role Compassionate Accountability plays in a healthy leadership culture. Six areas to focus on to start building your culture of Compassionate Accountability Five common barriers to compassion for leadersand how to overcome them Plus, real case examples of how organizations have adopted Compassionate Accountability, along with quizzes and self-assessments to help readers learn and apply the concepts. Leaders seeking a renewed sense of fulfillment in their roles and increased leadership impact will find inspiration, guidance, and a roadmap for cultural transformation.