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Learning From Each Other
March 25, 2021
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First, From the Heart
Today we need each other more than ever. We are all craving more connection and more meaningful relationships. Acts of authentic connection, just like compassion, elevate both the giver and receiver.
In response to this deeper impulse to connect, we are activating a global community gathering this Sunday. Already we have registrants from 29 countries, and hope to see more corners of the world represented by the time we turn on our Zoom. You can find details and registration information below. All are welcome!
That said, we are a small crew and need to focus most of our attention this week to bring the event to life. We hope to create a powerful gathering to foster greater meaning and deeper connection for all. We will return next week with a full newsletter agenda including the weekly blog and recommended read.
A gentle reminder – April 1 is the deadline for early bird pricing for our signature Compassionate Leadership and Resilience Training for Global Leaders. The feedback from previous cohorts aligns closely with the program’s intention. Yes, everyone learns from the curriculum and evidence-based practices. But our time in community, in close connection with inspiring colleagues from around the world, and in small groups sharing our wisdom and support for each other, is what sets this program apart. We invite you to come journey along with your peers as we launch the next cohort April 21.
We hope to see you in our free community gathering this Sunday, on our social channels, in our next cohort, and/or feel the halo of your good work in the world. Each of us are here to authentically connect and share our positive intentions for the benefit of all. Shine on!
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Upcoming Events
Women's Global Compassion Gathering
A Free 1-Hour Community Event
March 28, 2021 12:00-1:00 PM EDT / 16:00-17:00 UTC
We invite you to celebrate #internationalwomenshistorymonth as a global community of compassionate women and allies. We will gather on March 28 to align, inspire, and ignite our collective hearts and minds to birth a more compassionate world!
Notable guests include Kenya Casey, compassion and mental health advocate from The Carter Center; Liz Grant, global health compassion activist from the University of Edinburgh; Leah Marie Dorion, gifted Métis artist, author, and podcast host from Saskatchewan; and Monica Worline, co-author of Awakening Compassion at Work, and Stanford University researcher with the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. Laura Berland, founder of the Center for Compassionate Leadership, will host the gathering of shared reflections and compassion practice. Click here to learn more and register.
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Practice Matters
Connect For Life
One of the most fundamental ways we thrive is through connection to other human beings. This innate drive to connect is encoded in our cells, so deeply embedded in our bodies and minds. We are gifted with a neurological reward every single time we have a positive interaction. Negative interactions have the opposite effect and can lead to emotional and physical suffering and even disease.
Given the clear response signals, might we pay more attention to how connections contribute to our wellbeing? Observe what happens when you next encounter an uplifting, warm, or supportive connection with a loved one, colleague, or stranger. Let’s be intentional about creating more positive interactions for ourselves and others. It’s how we love, learn and grow, and infuse more meaning and joy into this one precious life.
When can we practice? Always!
Photo Credit: Nathan Anderson on Unsplash.
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Upcoming Events
New Cohort for Compassionate Leadership and Resilience Training
Begins April 21
Early Bird Discount Available Until April 1
The Center for Compassionate Leadership is excited to open applications to a new cohort of its eight-week, live online course, Compassionate Leadership and Resilience Training for Global Leaders, starting April 21, 2021. This unique training equips leaders with evidence-based tools and practices to lead with more confidence and effectiveness. Most importantly, participants develop deep peer connections to share experiences and support each other on their compassionate leadership journey.
In this accelerating and pressurized world, it feels as if we are forced to choose between our own well-being, caring for others, and delivering peak performance as leaders. Compassionate leadership offers a proven pathway to allow leaders to thrive in both their personal and professional lives. Learn more and apply here.
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