"…an accessible, handy reference for those eager to lead with kindness." — Publisher's Weekly

"Divided into easy-to-read chapters that can be implemented as practical tools and guidance for leaders and managers at any level, Compassionate Leadership makes doing the hard work of leadership easiest to do in a human way." — School Administrator (AASA, American Association of School Administrators)

Advance Praise for Compassionate Leadership:

"All business leaders care about business performance. This book uses deep research to demonstrate that compassionate and wise leadership is not an alternative to a performance culture, but is a key accelerator of it." — Alan Jope, CEO, Unilever

"Investing deeply in human connection and compassion with candor are the most important leadership traits of our time and essential to creating a truly human organization. This book cracks the code on how to lead with both your heart and your mind." — Ellyn Shook, Chief Leadership & Human Resources Officer, Accenture

"As this timely book reveals, compassion strengthens a leader's qualities. It is the antidote to anger and fear. It brings confidence, courage, and the peace of mind to enable a leader to be clear and decisive." — His Holiness Dalai Lama XIV

"This remarkable book shines a light on how to create the culture of compassion and empowerment that unlocks creativity, productivity, and happiness in today's organizations. Its intelligent, engaging prose is a delight to read." — Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School; author, The Fearless Organization

"Wise leaders know that when you avoid uncomfortable issues, they always come back to haunt you. Reading this book will help you understand how to lead, guided by a deep sense that human values are the primary objective. Those values should be your compass for doing the right thing when the next tough dilemma comes along." — Jesper Brodin, President and CEO, Ingka Group (formerly IKEA Group)

"…an accessible, handy reference for those eager to lead with kindness." — Publisher's Weekly

"Divided into easy-to-read chapters that can be implemented as practical tools and guidance for leaders and managers at any level, Compassionate Leadership makes doing the hard work of leadership easiest to do in a human way." — School Administrator (AASA, American Association of School Administrators)

Advance Praise for Compassionate Leadership:

"All business leaders care about business performance. This book uses deep research to demonstrate that compassionate and wise leadership is not an alternative to a performance culture, but is a key accelerator of it." — Alan Jope, CEO, Unilever

"Investing deeply in human connection and compassion with candor are the most important leadership traits of our time and essential to creating a truly human organization. This book cracks the code on how to lead with both your heart and your mind." — Ellyn Shook, Chief Leadership & Human Resources Officer, Accenture

"As this timely book reveals, compassion strengthens a leader's qualities. It is the antidote to anger and fear. It brings confidence, courage, and the peace of mind to enable a leader to be clear and decisive." — His Holiness Dalai Lama XIV

"This remarkable book shines a light on how to create the culture of compassion and empowerment that unlocks creativity, productivity, and happiness in today's organizations. Its intelligent, engaging prose is a delight to read." — Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School; author, The Fearless Organization

"Wise leaders know that when you avoid uncomfortable issues, they always come back to haunt you. Reading this book will help you understand how to lead, guided by a deep sense that human values are the primary objective. Those values should be your compass for doing the right thing when the next tough dilemma comes along." — Jesper Brodin, President and CEO, Ingka Group (formerly IKEA Group)

Rasmus Hougaard is the founder and CEO of leadership development and consulting firm Potential Project. He is a sought-after keynote speaker and coach of C-suite executives at top global companies. In 2019 he was shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Leadership Award, recognizing "thinkers who shed powerful and original new light onto this perennial and still vital subject." He writes for Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Business Insider and is the coauthor, with Jacqueline Carter, of The Mind of the Leader: How to Lead Yourself, Your People, and Your Organization for Extraordinary Results.

Jacqueline Carter is a partner and North American Director for Potential Project. She has over twenty years of experience helping leaders and organizations manage change and achieve results. She is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Leader to Leader. She is the coauthor, with Rasmus Hougaard, of The Mind of the Leader.

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