First, From the Heart

The rugged individualist is a popular leadership archetype that permeates much of our collective mindset. Perhaps a style once suited for times past, these lone wolves rise to the metaphorical top of the mountain or organizational ladder. 

In fact, research tells us that just the opposite is true. Most of us don’t need a study to verify our own experience – collaboration in open, trusting, and safe spaces (virtual or in-person) is a powerful path to creating compassionate cultures where each person and the whole organization thrives. 

Working together to create compassionate culture works. We’re so inspired returning home after convening our first post-lockdown, in-person organizational retreat. The willingness of all the participants to share and explore openly during the two and ½ days of collaborative group discussion, small breakouts, exercises, case studies, and contemplative practices was generative. At the closing segment, the leadership participants and our faculty all acknowledged the emergence of new levels of potential, trust, and safety among this remarkable high functioning team. 

May we all grow by courageously diving into the unknown of the co-creative process with intention, compassion, and wholeheartedness. 

There is no more urgent collaborative project than that of humanity working to save our planet. We send our well wishes to all the leaders and participants at COP26 who are “committed to making progress in a transparent and inclusive way.” We are delighted to share a complimentary ticket to Realising a Compassionate Planet during COP26. #TogetherForOurPlanet #ClimateAction