Compassionate Accountability Podcast (Nate Regier)
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| 02 Sep 2019 | An Approachable Model for Leadership with Doug Conant | 00:49:22 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Douglas R. Conant, an internationally renowned business leader, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and social media influencer with over 40 years of leadership experience at world-class global companies. For the past 20 years of his leadership journey, he has honed his leadership craft at the most senior levels – first as President of the Nabisco Foods Company, then as CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and finally as Chairman of Avon Products. In 2011, he founded ConantLeadership: a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century. Doug is the only former fortune 500 CEOs who is a New York Times Best Selling Author, a Top 50 Leadership Innovator, a Top 100 Leadership Speaker and a Top 100 Most Influential Authors in the world.
His work is devoted to bringing more compassion in the world and in today’s episode he gives golden nuggets for leaders, such as the importance of bringing your whole self to work and show up with vulnerability. Every interaction matters and tomorrow’s leaders have to be fluid in the small moments. Doug also dives deep into how leaders must be tough-minded with standards but tender-hearted with people. Enjoy this thoughtful conversation!
Key Takeaways: [2:41] Doug talks about how being fired at 32 years old turned out to be what propelled him forward. [5:06] Doug started rethinking his career. [6:25] Leadership is about being there for people. [8:48] The exercise that had a profound impact on Doug. [10:40] Being encouraged to be who he was. [12:17] Being compassionate and tough minded on standards at the same time. [14:18] The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights. [18:14] How to bring your leadership aspirations to your work. [19:50] An approachable model for leadership [27:35] Openness and vulnerability in leadership. [32:24] Connecting with your purpose. [37:03] Formalizing human experience. [39:21] A simple model for touchpoints. [41:30] The growth mindset: Grow or Die. [44:20] Lighting round. [47:23] Key takeaways from Nate Regier.
Mentioned in this episode: The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights , Douglas Conant | |||
| 01 Nov 2021 | Yes, And… with Erin Deihl | 00:38:54 | |
Are you a leader or change maker inside of your business, organization, or corporation? Are you looking for new, innovative ways to boost morale and innovation? Are you ready for some fresh strategies to engage your team and get that spark back? We’ll, I’ve got a treat for you. My guest on this episode is Erin Diehl, founder of Improve-it, a company dedicated to helping develop teams and leaders through play, improv, and experiential learning. Erin describes herself as a Business Improv Edutainer, Failfluencer, and Professional Zoom-bie. She’s a graduate of Clemson University, a former experiential marketing and recruiting professional, as well as a veteran improviser from the top improvisational training programs in Chicago including The Second City, i.O. Theater, and The Annoyance Theatre. Erin’s company has helped everyone from Fortune 500 companies to small mom and pop shops, transform their business, their leadership, and their people - through play. Their clients include United Airlines, PepsiCo, Adobe, Deloitte, Pfizer, Motorola Solutions, Walgreens, and many others. Their work with The Obama Foundation earned them the 2014 Chicago RedEye Big Idea Award, in addition to a Chicago Innovation Award nomination every year since 2015. Erin is an accomplished keynote speaker, member of The Chicago Innovation Awards Women's Cohort, and graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program. I’m delighted Erin agreed to come on my podcast to share her insights and a few practical strategies any leader can use to bring more compassion and energy into our workplaces. Erin, welcome to OnCompassion! | |||
| 01 Jul 2021 | Unleashing the Potential of the Human Spirit with David Shurna and Tom Lillig. | 00:45:12 | |
“What is in us is stronger than what gets in our way”, no one believes in this more than David Shurna and Tom Lillig, co-founders of No Barriers USA. In 2003 they partnered with Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind man to summit Mount Everest to launch an award-winning nonprofit, with the mission to help people reach their fullest potential, no matter the obstacles they face. In their new book What’s Within You: Your Roadmap to Living Life With No Barriers, they share the proven No Barriers framework to teach a step-by-step guide that helps us to break through our own challenges, reconnect with our purpose, and unleash the best in ourselves and others. Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, is delighted to be accompanied by Tom Lillig and David Shurna to today’s episode, to talk about their work with No Barriers USA and their new book.
Key Takeaways: [3:23] What does the manifesto: “What is in us is stronger than what gets in our way” mean to David and Tom? [5:20] Nate talks about community and the power of the bond that results in authentic relationships. [5:40] Tom and David share the origin story of No Barriers. [7:55] Tom and David have a lifelong journey of being there for each other. [9:35] What are some of the activities and services of No Barriers? [12:15] Tom and David talk about the structure of the book and which audience is directed to. [17:22] The book starts from a place of wholeness and potential. [17:49] It is not enough to overcome a barrier. [18:01] How do David and Tom view humans? [19:38] We all have an indomitable human spirit within us even though we often forget it. [20:15] How do David and Tom define vision? [22:50] Tom and David share top tips for leaders. [26:45] Tom and David share two stories that have been personally impactful for them. [33:25] When a crisis hits our first impulse is to protect but there is immense power in sharing our struggles. [35:40] How to get this powerful message of sharing struggles with corporate leaders who often feel they have to always be there for others and cannot show vulnerability? [37:20] What are the qualities that make a team successful? [38:39] There are a lot of books about overcoming diversity, how is this one different? [41:59] Nate shares the top three takeaways from an amazing conversation with Tom and David.
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Tweetables: “No Barriers USA focuses on living life purposefully and also struggling together.” #oncompassion
“Every single human being is valuable, capable of greatness, and responsible to be involved in something bigger than themselves.” #oncompassion
“There can be all sort of adversity but if we have a purpose then we have something to live for.” #oncompassion
“We all have an indomitable human spirit within us even though we often forget it.” #oncompassion
“Don’t confuse vision with a goal.” #oncompassion | |||
| 01 Apr 2022 | Empathy and Compassion Are Daily Practices with Kristen Donelly | 00:37:30 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, is joined today by Kristen Donnelly (MSW, M.Div, Ph.D.) who is an empathy educator, speaker, and researcher with two decades of experience in helping people understand the beauty in difference and the power in inclusivity. In today’s episode, she shares her research on empathy and her dedication to helping people achieve a better understanding of themselves and others.
Key Takeaways: [2:17] Kristen shares about her role at Abbey Research. [4:30] Kristen started a research company that has the mission of helping people to be human in a better way. [5:12] During the pandemic, Kristen realized that generally, people lack empathy. [6:30] Kristen decided to focus her work on helping people practice empathy; practice understanding with themselves and others. [9:35] Kristen defines empathy as the consistent mindset that allows you to choose understanding before assumptions about yourself and others. [11:01] How is empathy a mindset? [13:43] Mindset can be cultivated. [14:55] Kristen explains why people tend to assume instead of understand. [16:30] We dehumanize people accidentally all the time. [20:09] We are really bad at admitting we are wrong; we are going to make mistakes and that needs to be part of our mindset too. [21:34] Kristen talks about applying empathy to ourselves. [26:46] What are some things we can do to improve empathy with ourselves and others? [29:25] None of us can do everything by ourselves. [30:17] Kristen talks about the connection between empathy and compassion. [33:30] Kristen encourages everyone to be human and messy, we are capable of terrible and wonderful things, all at the same time. [35:52] Dr. Nate shares his three key takeaways from an amazing conversation with Kristen Donelly.
Mentioned in this episode: “How Embracing Tolerance Has Failed Us” TEDx Talk by Kristen Donelly
Tweetables: “It is not universal to associate empathy with emotions, but it is universal to associate it with understanding.” #oncompassion
“Empathy is the consistent mindset that allows you to choose understanding before assumptions about yourself and others.” #oncompassion
“A posture of curiosity has to be part of your mindset in order to practice empathy.” #oncompassion
“We can all learn to understand each other better if we want to.” #oncompassion
“We forget that people are human all the time.” #oncompassion
“As you learn and grow, who you were is not a bad person, you were only doing your best, but make sure you can do better, you can keep expanding and evolving.” #oncompassion | |||
| 30 Mar 2020 | Conscious Capitalism with Tom Henry | 00:41:01 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Tom Henry who is currently the learning and development coordinator for Whole Foods Market; his background is remarkable and he has vast professional experience in retail, leadership and executive development. The experience of retail has tremendously changed in the past 35 years, including the retail implosion of the 80 ́s and 90 ́s leading to the rise of the digital economy.
Tom Henry is an avid believer in conscious capitalism and he’s become a respected voice in his community, his services both within Whole Foods and outside in the broader business community is truly inspiring. In today’s interview, he will share the principles of conscious capitalism while diving deep in the concepts of collective consciousness, diversity, inclusion, conflict, transformation, values and needs.
Key Takeaways: [2:20] Tom Henry shares his experience in Berlin where he was invited to talk about conscious capitalism. [5:06] Tom Henry talks about the origins of his interest in conscious capitalism. [6:45] Conscious capitalism is about a higher purpose and that business is best when is not just about profit. [8:05] The four tenets of conscious capitalism. [09:46] The loss of purpose we experience as a society it is a consequence of the struggle of the world economies. [11:01] It is not about what we do, but about who we are and how we are when we are doing it. [11:10] First principle: Acknowledging your higher purpose. [13:51] Do what you can where you are. [14:50] Second principle: We think we are separate individuals, but we are actually just one collective consciousness. [18:02] When we observe something, we are part of it. [19:26] The ultimate diversity and inclusion is when you are able to see yourself as the other next to you. [21:04] The third principle: Transformation occurs through dialogue. [22:57] Values reflect our needs and motivations. [24:44] Tom Henry shares how the four core principles come alive in Whole Foods Market. [26:54] When there is no conflict in a company it could be a result of people being passive or hiding. [29:19] What do you want to be? Do you want to be right or do you want to be whole? [30:38] Tom Henry shares his perception of compassion. [32:43] Lighting round. [38:37] Nate’s three key takeaways from this conversation:
Mentioned in this episode: The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?, by Rick Warren | |||
| 01 Dec 2022 | Self-compassion: The Key to Effective Leadership with Massimo Backus | 00:38:33 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier is delighted to be joined by Massimo Backus who has dedicated his career to helping leaders to bring more compassion into their lives, his purpose is to help others achieve their maximum potential and impact both personally and professionally as leaders. Massimo believes that self-compassion is the foundational common denominator of effective leadership. Massimo Backus is a certified professional coach, a powerful speaker, and has expertise in organizational behavior psychology, emotional intelligence, and team dynamics. What’s in this Episode
Key Takeaways: [2:22] Massimo talks about his company, what he does, and what he is currently dedicating his efforts to. [3:33] How does Massimo define self-compassion? [4:18] Massimo lists the elements of self-compassion. [5:17] What is the research telling us about leadership and self-compassion? [6:35] Massimo addresses the paradox between leaders serving and practicing self-compassion. [9:48] Often leaders find themself in a place where they are not comfortable being with their own struggle and as a result, they continue looking outward. [10:57] Massimo speaks of the challenges frequently presented by our own internal narratives. [12:59] Massimo shares some of his own journey and personal work. [18:09] How is self-compassion different from mindfulness or empathy? [20:27] Dr. Nate talks about how compassion and empathy are related. [24:20] Dr. Nate shares how powerful is people’s responses to someone being vulnerable. [25:32] What are the myths about the meaning of self-compassion? [28:26] Stay curious! [29:21] Massimo shares an example of how he works with leaders toward reaching self-compassion. [33:28] Massimo talks about how leaders tend to feel alone in their challenges. [36:53] Dr. Nate shares the top key takeaways from an amazing conversation with Massimo Backus.
Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Massimo Backus The Leadership Mind Podcast with Massimo Backus
Tweetables: “Leaders need to learn how to take care of themselves.” #oncompassion
“In order to be able to serve, a leader must be at his best, and that can only be reached by practicing self-compassion.” #oncompassion
“Our emotions are data.” #oncompassion
“It takes curiosity to empathize.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Oct 2022 | Do Conflict in a Healthy Way with Marlene Chism | 00:40:47 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier is joined by Marlene Chism to talk about conflict and drama, and how they are related to communication, compassion, and accountability. High-level leaders seek Marlene’s expertise as a thought partner, advisor, or coach when going through periods of transition or change. Organizations seek Marlene’s leadership development courses to teach mid-level and senior leaders strategic communication skills to initiate conversations that get results and increase accountability. Marlene is the author of four books, including Stop Workplace Drama; No-Drama Leadership; 7 Ways to Stop Drama in Your Healthcare Practice, and From Conflict to Courage: How to Stop Avoiding and Start Leading. What's in this Episode:
Key Takeaways: [1:48] Marlene talks about why she chose to dedicate her career to equipping leaders with conflict and accountability communication skills. [3:07] What is the genesis of Marlene’s book From Conflict to Courage? [4:45] How did Marlene structure her book to accomplish her goal? [6:15] How does Marlene define conflict? [7:55] Marlene explains how conflict is caused. [10:39] Marlene defines drama. [14:16] What is involved in building conflict capacity? [17:40] Marlene talks about the value of personal responsibility. [18:42] How do people misunderstand their responsibility? [20:34] Marlene unpacks emotional intelligence and explains why it is so important during conflict. [21:39] Marlene talks about integrity. [26:45] Marlene speaks of the danger of justification. [29:15] Marlene shares a tool to work with the resistance to change, nothing happens without willingness. [33:20] Marlene shares her perspective on compassion. [35:21] Marlene shares her passion for the topic of leadership identity. [37:27] Marlene’s advice: Work on yourself and seek clarity. [38:57] Nate shares the highlights of an amazing conversation with Marlene Chism
Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Marlene Chism Consulting. Follow Marlene Chism on Linkedin
Tweetables: “Every major problem can be traced back to a conversation that should have happened, but didn’t.” #oncompassion
“There is no conflict unless there is inner conflict.” #oncompassion
“Conflict is not the problem, mismanagement is the problem.” #oncompassion
“The more responsibility you have, the more choices you should have.” #oncompassion
“Change your interpretation and you will change your experience.” #oncompassion
“Nothing happens without willingness.” #oncompassion | |||
| 03 Mar 2022 | Listening Others Into Existence with Douglas E. Noll | 00:40:44 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Douglas E. Noll to today’s episode. Doug has stumbled upon a communication strategy that is changing lives around the world, from boardrooms to prisons. Doug is a business and commercial trial lawyer who teaches people to bring compassion even to the most difficult places. For his innovative work, Doug Noll has been voted as one of the Best Lawyers in America since 2005, by US News & World Report and has been recognized since 2006 as a Northern California Super Lawyer. He is listed in the Who’s Who of International Commercial Mediators. He has been honored as Lawyer of the Year in 2014 by Best Lawyers in America. In 2014, Doug was honored as a Purpose Prize Fellow by Encore.org. In 2018, Doug was named the Distinguished Neutral of the Year by The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Along with his colleague Laurel Kaufer, Doug Noll was named California Attorney of the Year in 2012 for their pro bono Prison of Peace project. Doug Noll is the author of the book De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less, which was the winner of the Book Excellence Award for 2017. Today, Doug is sharing the methodology outlined in his book called Listening Others into Existence, a counterintuitive method that is backed by science and proven to be effective in deescalating even the most charged situations. Key Takeaways: [2:21] Doug shares his journey from being a lawyer to becoming a peacemaker. [6:00] Doug talks about his experience when conflict infects workplaces. [8:03] We learn conflict patterns at a very young age. [9:09] Doug gives an overview on how he discovered his deescalating method. [10:55] Doug talks about how he found the bases of his methodology in neuroscience. [12:21] Doug realized he needed to help people start “listening to the emotions”. [13:55] Doug explains why his method works based on what happens on the brain when you level someone’s emotions. [17:22] Doug dives deep into where emotions come from. [19:58] How does “Listening others into existence” work? [22:18] We have been lied about our human nature, we believed humans are distinguished because of their rationality, but in fact humans are 98% emotional and only 2% rational. [24:31] There is not such thing about rationality, it is a complete myth. [25:33] Doug describes the three step process of his technique. [26:00] Nate and Doug try the technique while Nate shares a personal experience. [27:58] Listening is no conversation. [28:54] Nate and Doug try the technique with a negative experience he recently had. [33:13] Doug talks about the work he has been doing in prison. [38:49] Nate shares his three top takeaways from a powerful conversation with Doug Noll.
Mentioned in this episode: Visit Doug Noll’s Website and access amazing resources.
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| 01 Sep 2021 | Existing is a Gift with David Katz | 00:37:56 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier is honored to have David Katz as a guest, who has been named one of the world’s most compassionate entrepreneurs by Salt Magazine. David is the founder and CEO of Plastic Bank, an internationally recognized solution to ocean plastic, which is a global network of micro recycling markets that empowers the poor to transcend poverty by cleaning the environment. The Plastic Bank is an ecosystem that provides an opportunity for the world to collect and trade plastic waste as a currency. David is the recipient of the United Nations Lighthouse award for Planetary Health, recipient of the Paris Climate Conference Sustaining community award, recipient of the Earnst and Young Lifetime Achievement Award. He is the Past President of the Vancouver Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and named the Entrepreneur Organizations Global Citizen. In today’s episode, David shares how transformative it has been for him to create and work for The Plastic Bank. He also details what makes a compassionate leader focusing on the power of living in the present moment with awareness and consciousness, and that boldness is required too, despite the fear of failure, changing the world in a profound way.
Key Takeaways: [2:19] David talks about the influences that brought him where he is today. [6:40] Whatever is hard for you, is there for you. [8:16] How did Plastic Bank come to be? [11:03] The problem is not the plastic, it’s the way we view it. [11:11] How is Plastic Bank changing the way we view plastic? [12:44] David shares examples in which The Plastic Bank has changed people’s lives. [14:46] David talks about how he was transformed as a result of helping others. [17:37] David speaks about The Plastic Bank’s partnerships and where the plastic goes. [19:47] All the plastic that has ever been produced is almost all still on the planet. [21:01] How is being a compassionate entrepreneur different from being any other entrepreneur? [23:10] Being conscious, awake, and present is all that matters, anything else outside of right now is just an ego construct. [25:35] What are the thriving organizations going to be like in the future? [26:51] David talks about other organizations’ great work in making the world a better place. [28:57] David shares some actionable steps to start moving towards changing people’s lives on this planet. [31:16] David shares about the organizations that have the same focus as The Plastic Bank. [32:45] What is something David is struggling with right now? [34:40] Be bold enough to create a profound shift in society. [36:17] Nate shares his key takeaways from an eye-opening conversation with David Katz.
Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about David Katz Follow David Katz on Twitter
Tweetables: “The perfect is the enemy of the good enough.” #oncompassion “Whatever is difficult for you, is there for you to get stronger and capable of overcoming that challenge.” #oncompassion “You can’t donate to end poverty.” #oncompassion “Make solutions simpler so that more people can do them.” #oncompassion “You have an immense amount of power being who you are and what you have.” #oncompassion | |||
| 01 Mar 2021 | Leading with Happiness with Silvia Garcia | 00:35:56 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Silvia Garcia to today’s episode, she is one of the world’s leading experts in applying behavioral science and positive leadership to marketing, communication, employees well being, and company culture. Silvia is the former global marketing director for Coca-Cola and was the director of Coca-Cola Happiness Institute, recognized as a leader in designing the future of Work. She has participated in the MIT University Albright Challenge and at the United Nations. As a consultant, keynote speaker, and author, Silvia applies the latest discoveries in neuroscience with 20 years of experience creating and managing some of the most valuable brands in the world. Originally from Spain. Silvia currently lives in Paris with her husband. Today, Nathan and Silvia are talking about the importance of happiness at work. Key Takeaways: [1:43] Silvia shares a little overview of her career. [4:17] Silvia talks about the research she conducted and what she learned about happiness from it while working at the Coca-Cola Happiness Institute. [8:31] How did Silvia start this “happiness project” and how did she replicate this model in different countries? [13:52] Did Silvia see increases in the measurements of happiness and work wellness? [16:12] Silvia talks about the importance of having a leader with a vision that is willing to take a risk. [19:04] Silvia talks about the people she met during her research and immplementation of hapiness in the workplace. [22:06] Silvia shares some of her work during her years in marketing in Coca-Cola. [24:34] Key lessons and tips for any leader who has a vision and wants to do the good thing. [26:43] 8 pillars of emotionally healthy organizations [28:30] What does Silvia do that fills her sou and brings her happiness? [29:50] Lightning round. [34:19] Nathan shares his three key takeaways from an inspiring conversation with Silvia Garcia. Mentioned in this episode: Visit Feel Logic and download Eight Tips to Increase Resilience and Happiness at Work A positive Culture is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage, Silvia Garcia
Tweetables: “Latin countries tend to have an optimistic bias.” #oncompassion “Happiness is related to health and performance.” #oncompassion “Happiness impacts business outcomes and culture” #oncompassion “When you increase happiness at a work, wellbeing rises, people feel better, they are more engaged, bettering the outcomes of innovation, the trust and collaboration among teams, and the levels of customer satisfaction.” #oncompassion “A great leader knows that can make the company succeed while doing good to the people.”. #oncompassion “Showing that you care as a leader is the true key to success.” #oncompassion “Acts of kindness benefits the giver more than the receiver.” #oncompassion | |||
| 02 Aug 2019 | Leadership, Vulnerability and Authenticity with Jody Horner. | 00:38:01 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Jody Horner to the very first episode of On Compassion. She is the former president of Cargill Meat Solutions and Cargill Case Ready and is now the president of Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska. Jody’s journey is an inspiration, as well as her leadership philosophy and how she brings compassion to her work. Jody shares her most significant learning experiences as a leader with the audience, as well as the realization that being vulnerable and keeping a learner’s mindset have been the keys to her success as a leader. Jody explains the concept of compassionate accountability and how heart, head and hands are the main components of a well exercised compassion, which is by no means an easy task to perform.
Key Takeaways: [2:48] Jody Horner talks about her journey at Cargill Meat Solutions. [3:39] What Jody learned about herself as a leader. [5:31] Learning to appreciate the value of all jobs in an organization. [8:29] Realizing she had to be a learner. [9:58] Bids for connection. [11:32] Becoming vulnerable as a way for welcoming positive connections. [13:05] Being honest as the key to success as a leader. [15:12] Why shift from Cargill to Midland University? [17:55] Jody Horner’s advice for younger generations. [20:03] Being a compassionate leader is not about being nice. [21:31] Over time the culture takes the personality of the leader. [21:53] When toxicity affects a culture. [22:44] Jody Horner shares an experience were she encountered the difficult side of being compassionate. [25:11] Bringing compassion into her work as the president of Midland University. [27:16] Compassion and accountability. [27:45] Heart, head and hands are the components of compassion. [28:48] Protecting yourself as a leader from empathy fatigue. [31:45] Jody Horner defines authenticity. [33:13] Lightning round. [34:43] Jody Horner’s advice to a leader who wants to transform his or her culture to a more compassionate one.
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| 01 Mar 2023 | I'm Here: Compassion in Patient Care with Marcus Engel | 00:38:07 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, is joined by Marcus Engel in today’s episode. Marcus M.S., CPXP, CSP, is a Certified Speaking Professional and author whose messages provide insight and strategies for excellent patient care. His keynote presentation, The Other End of the Stethoscope, has been witnessed by tens of thousands of healthcare professionals. His books are used in scores of nursing and allied health programs to teach the basic foundations of caregiving. Marcus shares in this episode how compassion helped to transform pointless agonizing pain and suffering into an amazing journey of recovery and purpose; his story illustrates the transformative power of compassion. What's In This Episode:
Key Takeaways: [3:40] What is Marcus’ story? Marcus shares his story of survival and healing. [9:10] “I am here” Marcus talks about the importance of your presence as the greatest gift you can ever give. [11:42] Marcus shares some key lessons he learned from his near-death experience that he now teaches others. [13:43] “Hurting people hurt people” Marcus explains how he dealt with the guilt of knowing he hurt others during his recovery (mostly he was hurt). [15:08] Suffering is an inevitable part of the human experience. [16:17] Science backs up compassion. [17:37] Marcus shares some tools for people to be present: I am here, Me too, I got you. [19:39] Marcus summarizes the scientific research that backs up compassion. [21:48] Dr. Nate discusses the three switches in a compassion relationship. [22:30] Marcus believes that the fact that he was deeply hurt proposes he tries to prevent this from happening to others. [24:00] Burnout can also look like compassion fatigue. [26:57] What does the Healthcare administration can do right away to improve the patient experience? [28:32] Everybody wants compassionate leadership. [28:58] Marcus shares a particular interaction that had a huge effect on him. [32:16] Are there any barriers that people face inside them that prevent them from being present for others? [36:00] Dr. Nate shares the highlights of an amazing conversation with Marcus Engel.
Mentioned in this episode: The Other End Of The Stethoscope - 33 Insights for Excellent Patient Care, Marcus Engel Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare Podcast Learn more about Marcus Engel
Tweetables: “Our presence is the greatest gift we can give to another human being.” #oncompassion
“Hurting, pain, and suffering are part of the human experience.” #oncompassion
“Non-judgemental awareness is another way to define compassion.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Nov 2022 | Escaping The Purgatory of Middle Management With Amy Balog | 00:35:54 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes you to another episode of the On Compassion Podcast. Most of the time, leaders feel like victims of the system in which they work, even though they can be deeply connected to their work and care about the mission, the stress takes its toll. These leaders are looking for a better way to stay energized, find hope, and take care of their health in the process. Today’s guest, Amy Balog, understands the struggle; she is an experienced executive coach who specializes in working with leaders who are struggling to survive, let alone thrive in crashing workplace environments. How does Amy help leaders? Her method is called Peace Over Performance which is a philosophy that truly embodies the principles of compassion and accountability. In today’s conversation Dr. Nate and Amy are focusing on a very specific group: Middle Managers who are trapped in a “No win, no way out purgatory”, these leaders are struggling in the transactional nature of corporate leadership roles to effectively advocate for themselves and gain better and more support for the area of accountability. In This Episode
Key Takeaways: [2:48] What is Amy working on currently? [5:18] What is this “No win, no way out purgatory” for middle managers? [7:15] Amy talks about the ability to use conflict as an advantage point. [8:50] Amy shares a story to exemplify how to use conflict powerfully. [12:45] How to use conflict as a catalyst for positive change. [13:58] Amy talks about the crucial importance of self-acceptance. [16:10] Learn how to work from a place of mutual help. [19:47] How we ask for help matters. [22:15] Amy addresses the missing conversations and how it takes work to make them happen. [23:48] Amy exemplifies a truth-exploring behavior. [27:16] What is the key to success in today’s environment? [29:10] You have to be a very powerful advocate for yourself in the reality that you are living to create an advocate for yourself. [29:38] Managers vs. Leaders. [30:20] What it takes for middle managers to hone their leadership craft? [34:15] Dr. Nate shares his top key takeaways from an insightful conversation with Amy Balog.
Mentioned in this episode: Listen to Peace Over Performance with Amy Balog Follow Amy on Linkedin
Tweetables: “Conflict is the predecessor to building relationships and influences.” #oncompassion
“Practicing deep self-acceptance lies in knowing that we are not going to please everybody all the time.” #oncompassion
“Your job is not your identity.” #oncompassion
“Our value as human beings never changes.” #oncompassion
“Asking for help is the healthiest thing not only for yourself but for the entire environment.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Jan 2021 | Leaders Fostering Courageous Cultures with David Dye | 00:39:31 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier your host, is known to be into practical solutions that leaders can implement and he is passionate about building cultures of compassion where relationships don't have to be sacrificed for results. You have been listening to conversations with C-level leaders who have transformed their cultures but, in today’s episode, Nate is joined by David Dye who will share the lessons learned from working with hundreds of leaders and organizations, all of them trying to build more compassion in their cultures.
David Dye, the president of Let’s Grow Leaders, works with leaders to achieve transformational results without sacrificing their humanity, as a former executive and an elected official he inspires audiences with practical leader inspiration that can be used right away.
He is the award-winning author of Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results Without Losing Your Soul, Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates, The Seven Things Your Team Needs to Hear You Say, and Glowstone Peak. David is a sought-after international leadership speaker who believes everyone can master the essentials of influence.
Key Takeaways: [3:05] David talks about the blessing of working with his partner. [4:16] David shares the lessons and personal growth he has experienced during COVID times. [9:01] The lessons learned during the pandemic need to remain over time. [10:00] Space learning. [10:33] David and Nate talk about the book’s title: Courageous Cultures, [11:52] Safe silence vs courageous cultures. [12:30] Why did David choose the word “courageous” to describe cultures? [14:19] It is the leader the one that makes the first move towards a courageous culture. [15:41] David and Nate talk about three critical roles in organizations: micro innovators, problem solvers, and customer advocates. [20:30] David shares the example of the production of Toy Story. [20:58] Why don’t people speak up? [24:06] A leader can’t passively wait for great ideas to walk through his door. [24:43] David shares practical tips and principles for leaders. [26:15] A courageous question is specific and vulnerable. [27:56] David explains the acronym UGLY. [30:12] David talks about maintaining momentum in culture transformation. [33:10] Gratitude, information and invitation. [33:55] How is remote work impacting the dynamics in organizations? [34:50] Lighting round. [38:01] Nate shares the top three takeaways of an insightful conversation with David Dye.
Mentioned in this episode:
Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results Without Losing Your Soul, Karin Hurt and David Dye Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates, Karin Hurt and David Dye The Seven Things Your Team Needs to Hear You Say, David Dye Glowstone Peak, David Dye
Tweetables: “Coming out of the pandemic, we don’t want to lose the lessons learned.” #oncompassion
“Culture means: People like us, do things like this.” #oncompassion
“There is a natural tendency in most human beings to hold on to negative experiences.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Jul 2022 | Enrolling for Compassion with Seth Godin | 00:37:36 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Seth Godin who has been a great inspiration for millions of people to think and connect with each other differently. He is a leadership expert, marketing guru, prolific best selling author, teacher, visionary, and blogger. Seth has a consistent focus on authenticity, relationships, curiosity, and connection at the center of our lives, and in today’s episode, Dr. Nate is having a conversation with him about how all of these connect to compassion.
Key Takeaways: [2:03] Seth describes himself and how he shows up in this world. [2:53] How and why does Seth post every single day? [4:18] Seth shares what excites him today. [5:43] Seth talks about the Carbon Almanac. [7:50] Nate and Seth begin their conversation about compassion. [9:34] Seth shares his thoughts about authenticity. [14:16] Nate shares the meaning of compassion. [14:40] Seth talks about compassion, starting from the professional side and moving to the community aspect of it. [17:56] How can we move out of resistance while preserving dignity and enhancing it? [21:19] Seth explains why teaching is not a financial transaction. [23:48] Seth dives deep into the meaning of the word: Enroll. [25:45] If you want to lean into compassion, ask this question: What is this person afraid of? [27:15] Seth talks to leaders about how they can ask the right questions to reach a more compassionate approach, but first, he differentiates managers from leaders. [30:15] Seth speaks about the scarcity in our world. [31:10] Seth shares his view on conflict.
Mentioned in this episode:
Tweetables: “Compassion and generosity do not mean you give everything away for free.” #oncompassion
“Compassion and generosity can coexist with long-term value creation.” #oncompassion
“People actually care about consistency, not authenticity.” #oncompassion
“Dignity is not something you can get all by yourself, people also have to give it to you.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Jul 2024 | Practical Implementation of Inclusion for All People with Dr. Liz Wilson | 00:34:29 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Dr. Liz Wilson, a Behavioral Scientist, Organizational Transformation Expert, and founder of Include Inc. Originally from Australia, she is now based in the United States. She has developed a robust new framework that seeks to shift the focus of inclusion from a list of categories and identities to addressing the needs of all people.
Key Takeaways: [2:18] What are some of the formative moments along Dr. Liz’s way that got her to where she is today? [5:45] Dr. Liz shares her unique perspective on inclusion. [7:42:] Dr. Liz created a framework called The Eight Inclusion Needs Model that accomplishes ‘transcend and include’ (which involves compassion and accountability). [10:11] First need: Access. [10:24] Second need: Space. [11:06] Third need: Opportunity. [11:19] Fourth need: Representation. [11:40] Fifth need: Allowance. [12:28] Sixth need: Language. [12:53] Seventh need: Respect. [13:28] Eighth need: Support. [14:17] Dr. Liz explains why this framework works more effectively than previous models for inclusion. [16:03] What is the difference between understanding (and even appreciating differences) and inclusion? [17:47] What has been Dr. Liz’s experience introducing her model for companies to implement? [21:06] Dr. Liz discusses the most significant struggles people encounter when practicing her framework for inclusion. [23:36] Dr. Liz has a mantra: Create psychological safety through your own transparency. [25:46] People often misunderstand vulnerability with weakness. [26:44] Dr. Liz unpacks the difference between understanding and caring. [31:15] What is Dr. Liz currently working on? [33:01] Check out Include Chat.
Mentioned in this episode: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element
Tweetables: “You need to look at the whole person for inclusion.” #oncompassion
“We have not been doing inclusion; the focus was only on diversity.” #oncompassion
“Inclusion is the ‘how’, the behaviors that we demonstrate based on our awareness and understanding of diversity.” #oncompassion
“Practice this mantra: I create psychological safety through my own transparency.” #oncompassion
“Transparency and vulnerability is not about being weak; it is about being human.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Jul 2020 | Engagement: The Key for High-Performance Organizations with Mark Miller | 00:40:25 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Mark Miller to today’s episode. He is a business leader, storyteller, and best selling author of eight books that have sold over a million copies in 25 languages. He built his career at Chick-fil-A and helped the company grow from 75 restaurants to over 2400 locations with annual sales exceeding 10 billion dollars. In this episode, Mark Miller is talking about engagement. In Mark’s newest book Win the Heart: How to Create a Culture of Full Engagement, he reveals the principles any leader in an organization can apply to drive engagement and boost success while making it something consistent across the organization
Key Takeaways: [1:48] Mark talks about how his professional journey. [3:21] Mark shares the “big idea” in Win the Heart: How to Create a Culture of Full Engagement [4:25] Engagement is the last hurdle that most organizations have not jumped in order to excel in execution. [4:58] What is engagement and how it relates to a business. [5:37] High-performance organizations only fo four things. [7:30] Engagement is about how much someone cares. [8:58] Simplicity is key for an organization to achieve high performance. [9:25] Engagement is the kind of care that results in personal initiative and discretionary effort [10:20] The power of fables. [10:52] Engagement and its link with compassion. [11:33] The important piece of connection. [11:50] Care produces caring [12:17] For strategies that will increase someone’s level of Caring: Connection, Affirmation, Responsibility, Environment that leaders create. [14:37] A manager’s field guide. [16:40] Believe in human worth and dignity. [18:44] Does engagement matter more now than it used to? [21:04] Experience is what really keeps people engaged with an organization. [22:58] What is unique about Win the Heart? [24:07] The role of conflict. [26:30] Mark’s secret at Chick-fil-A. [27:29] Engaging teenagers in an organization. [29:25] Can a leader turn around an existing culture? [32:01] Leaders need to lead. [34:25] Mark Miller talks about his passion for photography. [35:14] Lighting round [38:53] Nate shares the main topics of an amazing conversation with Mark Miller.
Mentioned in this episode: Win the Heart: How to Create a Culture of Full Engagement, Mark Miller Text WintheHeart to 33777 and get your Free Digital Quickstart Guide and the first chapter of Mark Miller’s latest book Win the Heart. High-Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way, Brendon Burchard Visit Mark Miller’s site
Tweetables: “Most leaders underestimate and undervalue the importance of engagement in their employees.” #oncompassion #leader #employees
“Engagement is the last hurdle that most organizations have not jumped in order to excel in execution.” #oncompassion #engagement #organization #execution
“Engagement is the kind of care that results in personal initiative and discretionary effort.” #oncompassion #engagement #care
“Care produces caring.” #oncompassion #care
“If you have an environment without conflict you don’t have a healthy environment.” #oncompassion #conflict #environment #organizationalhealth
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| 01 Apr 2021 | Improving Leadership Development Programs with Tom Kolditz | 00:45:57 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Tom Kolditz to today’s episode. Tom is the founding director of the Ann and John Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University. The Doerr Institute was recognized in 2019 as the top university leader development program by the Association of Leadership Educators and named the #4 Leadership Development Program in the world by Global Gurus, London. Prior to Rice, he taught as a Professor in the Practice of Leadership and Management and Director of the Leadership Development Program at the Yale School of Management.
Tom Kolditz holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Vanderbilt University, three Master’s degrees, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Missouri. A retired Brigadier General, Tom led the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at West Point for 12 years. In that role, he was responsible for West Point’s teaching, research, and outreach activities in Management, Leader Development Science, Psychology, and Sociology, and was titled Professor Emeritus after retirement. A highly experienced global leader, General Kolditz has more than 35 years in leadership roles on four continents.
In today’s episode, Tom and Nate are talking about a movement Tom has started to improve leadership development in colleges and universities, and a lot of it is captured in Tom’s latest book Leadership Reckoning: Can Higher Education Develop the Leaders We Need?
Key Takeaways: [2:40] Tom shares something particularly meaningful about his professional journey. [4:54] What problems does Tom see in the current state of leadership development? [7:03] What are some of the barriers that universities encounter to develop proper leadership development programs? [9:06] Tom talks about the things Universities preach to teach students to be better leaders but in fact do not produce any change in students. [11:10] Tom talks about the only workshop framework that gives clear measurable effects. [12:55] Tom shares some specific research he‘s done and what he’s found that has helped him develop his leadership program at the Doerr Institute. [17:23] Tom talks about how he uses coaching and the results he has found. [20:42] Tom uses professional real-life coaches from the community. [22:15] What is Tom tracking to know that what he is doing works? [25:53] Did Tom discover anything unexpected? [30:24] Faculty shouldn’t be asked to do leadership development. [31:29] What message does Tom have for organizations that want to join his movement and don´t know where to start? [35:10] Nate and Tom talk about intellectual honesty. [36:16] Tom explains how he organized the support resources for his book. [40:17] Lighting round questions. [44:08] Nate shares his three takeaways of an amazing conversation with Tom Kolditz.
Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Thomas Kolditz Leadership Reckoning: Can Higher Education Develop the Leaders We Need?, Thomas Kolditz Learn more about Lina Hidalgo
Tweetables: “Leadership development in higher education is mostly a broken promise.” #oncompassion “We want more and better leaders coming out of university.” #oncompassion “Leaders must be created in the context of their work.” #oncompassion “Mentors are really good for career development, but they are almost useless for leader development.” #oncompassion “One of the biggest challenges to leadership development is that our universities are individual performer cultures.” #oncompassion “Leader development is a core function.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Mar 2024 | 50th Episode: Drama in Organizations: Wasting the Opportunity of Conflict with Cy Wakeman | 00:39:07 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Cy Wakeman to this special 50th episode of The Compassionate Accountability Podcast. Cy is a drama researcher, international leadership speaker, and consultant. In 2001, she founded Reality-Based Leadership. Cy works with organizations globally to ditch the drama, hardwire accountability into their teams, and turn excuses into results.
Key Takeaways: [2:18] What did motivate Cy to research drama? [6:24] CY defines drama and how that relates to leadership training. [7:28] Cy advises to consider drama as waste (and organizations know what to do with waste in their processes) [8:22] What are the key sources of trauma? Ego and lack of accountability are the first two drama triggers. [11:03] Conflict is just energy! Either we waste it or take advantage of it. [13:05] Love up (compassion) and Call up (accountability). [19:30] Cy explains the notion of Reality-based Leadership, considering that multiple things are true simultaneously and expanding on the future of leadership. [22:21] We all want success and happiness. [27:15] Reality-based thinking: Given this reality, what are some ways we can be great? [30:56] You have drama in your organization because you hired it, you enabled it, or you are it. [34:39] Cy talks about how she helps organizations. [35:50] Cy shares what is on the horizon for her now: Transitioning her organization to her team.
Mentioned in this episode: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element
Right Kind of Wrong: The Art of Failing Well, Amy Edmondson
Tweetables: “Drama is energy that goes away from results and well being” #oncompassion
“Drama is an emotional waste.” #oncompassion
“Ego is the number one key source of trauma.” #oncompassion
“Modern leadership is managing the energy of people.” #oncompassion
“Rules without relationship equals rebellion.” #oncompassion
“A bad day for the ego is a great day for the leader.” #oncompassion
“You have drama in your organization because you hired it, you enabled it, or you are it.” #oncompassion
“You are the source of all your problems.” #oncompassion | |||
| 01 Jun 2024 | Emotional Assertiveness: The Happiness Equation with John Parr | 00:36:17 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes John Parr, his friend, colleague, thought partner, and sounding board for nearly 20 years. John served in the Royal Navy as an Electronic Engineer, has managed a Substance Abuse Recovery Center, has been a therapist, a corporate consultant, an executive coach, and a professional trainer. He's recognized for his work in communication skills and emotional assertiveness. He's an author of books on these topics and created the Emotional Assertiveness Model, a practical framework to express emotions and build relationships authentically. What's In This Episode:
Key Takeaways: [3:01] John briefly overviews some of the foundational influences that have shaped his view of life. [4:35] John talks about his experience managing a Substance Abuse Treatment Center. [5:18] How did John become interested in the power of effective communication and interpersonal skills? [7:18] What is emotional assertiveness, and why is it so important? [9:51] How are emotional assertiveness and intelligence related? [11:23] What gets in the way of human beings being emotionally assertive? [14:50] John explains the meaning of fore-play, fair-play, and foul-play. [19:10] John discusses the core of his book Fore-play, Fair-play, and Foul-play. [22:25] Happiness is a core homeostatic emotion, and then there are three other emotions: sad, angry, and afraid. [24:03] John provides an example of emotional assertiveness in action. [29:26] Dr. Nate and John discuss the importance of engaging in conflict to produce results. [30:41] John confesses he has never had negative client feedback. [34:45] What is next for John? Mentioned in this episode: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element
Fore-play, Fair-play, and Foul-play: Emotional Assertiveness, the Happiness Equation John Parr What’s Love Got to Do with It?: Harnessing the Power of Love in Your Relationships, John Parr Visit www.teamemotion.com
Tweetables: “Being assertive is the bedrock of having healthy relationships.” #oncompassion
“Assertiveness is a skill that could be learned and taught.” #oncompassion
“We are often taught to be manipulative, not assertive.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Oct 2020 | The Heart of the Entrepreneurial Leader with Joel Peterson | 00:39:35 | |
Compassion and leadership should go hand in hand and today’s guest is proof of that. Joel Peterson is a person with tremendous credentials, experience, and compassion. He is the chairman of JetBlue Airways and The Hoover Institution as well as the founding partner of Peterson Partners. Since 1992 Peterson has been on the faculty at the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University teaching courses in real estate investment, entrepreneurship, and leadership. He formally served as Chief Executive Officer of Trammel Crow Company then the world’s largest private commercial real state development firm. Peterson earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and received his Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. Joel has been awarded the 2005 Distinguished Teaching Award and the 2016 Robert K. Jaedicke Silver Apple Award At Standford Graduate School of Business.
Key Takeaways: [2:01] Joel shares some of his personal life and journey. [3:21] Joel confesses that teaching is the most meaningful part of his work. [3:50] Why does Joel believe in today’s business world and the need for special entrepreneurial leadership? [4:28] Leaders need to be innovators. [5:45] What are the hallmarks of an entrepreneurial leader? [6:43] Joel states the differences between an entrepreneurial leader and a political leader. [7:15] What are the qualities that a leader needs to adopt to promote durable change? [8:39] The case of congress and the challenges to adapt, change, grow, and develop. [10:10] In a two-way exchange, trust grows as well as the ability to get things done between two people actually increases. [10:59] Joel talks about the soft skills that need to be learned outside of business school. [12:45] Trust begins on the inside. [15:08] Is there a personal connection required for trust to happen? [16:15] Joel shares the meaning of integrity for him. [19:01] The importance of balance in entrepreneurs’ lives. [21:15] Joel gives his advice for creating a mission statement. [23:44] We hire people for their brains and heart. [24:55] Joel shares his own definition of compassion. [26:33] Being compassionate needs to find a balance with self-care. [27:55] The challenges for leaders who just try to deliver results. [29:31] The difference between an entrepreneurial leader and entrepreneur. [30:40] Joel gives his advice to leaders dealing with uncertainty and crisis. [31:59] Trust, mission, and teamwork are all tested during times of crisis. [32:51] Joel’s ultimate vision for his book [33:53] Lightning round. [37:30] Nate shares his top three key takeaways from an amazing conversation with Joel Peterson.
Mentioned in this episode: Entrepreneurial Leadership: The Art of Launching New Ventures, Inspiring Others, and Running Stuff, Joel Peterson
Tweetables:
“We are now dealing with information workers, volunteers, people who have lots of options and they have to be brought together to work in teams that need to have a common mission, they have to trust one another and be led by someone with integrity.” #oncompassion #mission #integrity
“Leaders have to be able to lead change and innovation as well as people.” #oncompassion #leaders #change #innovation
“The entrepreneurial leader can lead to durable change.” #oncompassion #entrepreneuralleader #change
“Insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly, knowing you will obtain the same result but wishing for something different.” #oncompassion #insanity #change
“Integrity is reflected when what you say is what you do.” #oncompassion #integrity #dowhatyousay
“A crisis is really the test for a leader.” #oncompassion #crisis #opportunity #growth #leader | |||
| 01 Dec 2023 | How to Impact BIG SCALE Change with Dov Baron | 00:36:16 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes you to another episode of On Compassion — this time to discuss deep psychology, human behavior, and how to impact big-scale change. Dr. Nate is joined by Dov Baron, the founder and CEO of Dov Baron International. Dov is a preeminent expert in helping leaders create life and work meaning, his models and strategies of the emotional source code and the anatomy of meaning are used by leaders in business and government worldwide.
What's In This Episode
Key Takeaways: [4:14] Dov shares some experiences from his past that formed who he is today. [8:55] What is the nature of Dov’s business? [12:07} What is the anatomy of meaning? [14:32] We have a responsibility at a personal level to know our anatomy of meaning (which doesn’t mean it is the truth, but it is still yours). [15:43] Dov explains what he calls algorithms of rage. [17:22] Dov defines the emotional source code. [24:03] How do we reconcile the human side of relationships with the increasing push toward productivity and results? [28:10] Dov gives a critical suggestion for those wanting to apply his concepts: Embrace curiosity. [34:10] Dr. Nate shares the top three takeaways from a fabulous conversation with Dov Baron.
Mentioned in this episode: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element
Learn more about Dov Baron Listen to Leadership and Loyalty Podcast and Curiosity Bites Podcast.
Tweetables: “Trauma can become a driving force for what is good and what is not so good, and without awareness, it won’t go well.” #oncompassion
“Purpose is not the way; it is the why of the why, which drives us unconsciously.” #oncompassion
“Now, more than ever, in this epidemic of loneliness, people want community.” #oncompassion
“Those who control the meaning of the tribe control the movement of the tribe.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Sep 2023 | Leadership Is An Activity, Not A Position, with Ed O’Malley and Julia Fabris McBride | 00:39:26 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Ed O’Malley, the founding president and CEO of the illustrious Kansas Leadership Center, an organization committed to fostering leadership for stronger, healthier, and more prosperous communities, and Julia Fabris McBride, Chief Civic Leadership Development Officer of the KLC. Ed and Julia embody a Compassion Mindset with their deep caring for people, curiosity, and commitment to excellence. In this episode, they join Dr. Nate to discuss their newest book, When Everyone Leads: How the Toughest Challenges Get Seen and Solved, and the principles of this groundbreaking work. Key Takeaways: [5:52] Julia and Ed share how they built KLC. [7:37] How does When Everyone Leads fit into Ed and Julia’s careers? [10:35] Ed explains how they structured this book. [13:07] Julia discusses the journey and experiences that led them to write When Everyone Leads. [15:57] What are the two biggest problems that leaders should and can be ready to solve with this book? [17:50] Ed and Julia describe the difference between adaptive and technical challenges. [21:20] Julia highlights the importance of partnering with Dr. Nate since a compassionate mindset is needed in every leadership role to tackle adaptive challenges. [23:04] Julia and Ed discuss their view on conflict and how we should use it. [25:50] What is their favorite chapter of When Everyone Leads? [29:22] Leaders should get vulnerable, ask for help, and be clear about what matters most to their people. [29:54] What gives Ed and Julia the most hope? [34:01] What has given Julia and Ed joy and enthusiasm lately? [36:53] Dr. Nate shares his top three takeaways from a lively conversation with Ed and Julia.
Mentioned in this episode:
Learn more about Ed O’Malley and Julia Fabris McBride.
Tweetables: “Leadership is an activity.” #oncompassion
“One of the biggest challenges in leadership is not to treat adaptive challenges as if they are technical.” #oncompassion
“Conflict is an opportunity, and it is energy.” #oncompassion
“Conflict is inherent in progress, which is beautiful!.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Feb 2021 | The Future Of Work with JJ Caffee | 00:37:59 | |
2020 was a year of major changes in how we all work, remote work has become a norm, and most people agree that we will never going to go back to the way things were. Certainly this past year we experienced the ups and downs of working from home, that is the reason why Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, is accompanied today by JJ Caffey who is an up and coming entrepreneur specialized in the future of work. She’s awarded a business school grad and is the creator of several virtual businesses, including Order In a digital platform for leaders of remote work. Her focus is on community, connectedness and efficiency, her mission is to revolucionarize American work culture.
Key Takeaways: [1:59] JJ talks about how she became interested in the topic of working from home. [4:22] JJ shares the main trends that she has seen accelerated in the last 10 months. [6:50] The average workday extends for 3 hours when working at home.. [9:32] JJ explains the silver linings of remote working. [12:12] Remote working is very cost effective for companies. [12:51] JJ talks about productivity during 2020. [14:20] How can we maximize the opportunities and minimize the downsides of remote working? [17:06] The top three things that people benefit from having a job: a paycheck, a sense of pride and purpose, and the relationships people build at their workplaces. [19:33] JJ talks about Order In’s mission. [21:59] JJ shares the progress of her company. [24:15] How does Order In works? [29:06] JJ explains where the name “Order In Club” came from. [30:35] Lighting round. [35:41] Dr. Nathan Regier shares the highlights of a great conversation with JJ.
Mentioned in this episode:
Tweetables: “Over half of American workers feel lonely.” #oncompassion
“People tend to feel more anxious and lonely working from home.” #oncompassion
“The average work day when you go remote gets 3 hours longer.” #oncompassion
“We need to prioritize helping people stay connected even during remote working.” #oncompassion | |||
| 01 May 2023 | How Physical Spaces Build Connection and Get Results with Doug Shapiro | 00:35:30 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Doug Shapiro, who is the vice president for research and insights at OFS, a family-owned contract furniture manufacturer with a unique mission to bring people together. Doug specializes in imagining physical spaces that promote connection and wellness. He believes that design is compassion manifested in the physical space. Doug is from an industry people won’t naturally associate with compassion, accountability, and Leadership: The commercial Furniture industry, but we all know that thriving cultures are about their people, and those people live, work, and interact within a physical space that has a massive influence on them. Listen to this episode to learn how space and place affect can be an instrument of compassionate accountability.
Key Takeaways: [2:28] What is the connection between furniture manufacturing and compassion? [3:15] Doug talks about his work and mission. [5:25] What makes OFS so unique? [7:10] What kind of problems does Doug solve? Who does he work with? [9:39] Doug shares an example of his work. [11:25] Doug talks about his experience with specific clients. [12:37] What does not work? What goes against the notion of including people, working together, and helping them to be productive? [17:16] Doug explains why some spaces work better than others to foster belonging and inclusion. [18:39] Are there any fundamental principles of design that inspired the work that Doug does? [20:16] Dr. Nate shares the definition of compassion. [21:19] How can our physical space support the fact that we are valuable, capable, and responsible? [24:10] A space can send messages about what is essential and what is not. [24:24} Doug has published a children’s book and is about to launch another. [26:48] Doug talks about Imagine a Place, his Podcast. [27:48] Doug shares resources with the audience [29:33] Doug shares a fun conclusion he found recently. [31:52] Dr. Nate shares his top three takeaways from a fun conversation with Dough Shapiro.
Mentioned in this episode:
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, Daniel Pink
Design Your World, Doug Shapiro
Tweetables: “Show people how much you care about them.” #oncompassion
“Design and compassion are very closely connected. Compassion is taking action on empathy, and design is compassion that has been manifested after listening and understanding who will inhabit a particular space.“ #oncompassion
“Compassion has to be demonstrated, we can’t just talk about it.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Apr 2023 | Mindful Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff | 00:38:34 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Dr. Kristin Neff to today’s episode. Dr. Neff is a researcher, an author, and a business owner she's been recognized as one of the world's most influential research psychologists. Dr. Neff is a pioneer in the study of self-compassion, she was the first one to define and measure the construct almost twenty years ago operationally. Dr. Neff received her doctorate from the University of California at Berkley and is currently an associate professor of Educational Psychology at UT Austin. In addition to writing numerous academic articles and chapters on the topic, she is the author of the book Self-compassion: The Proven Power to Being Kind to Yourself and Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power and Thrive. In conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, she has developed an empirically supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion which is taught by thousands of teachers worldwide. She's also co-founder of the non-profit Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. Dr. Neff is bringing compassion to the workplace in so many different ways! In this Episode:
Key Takeaways: [2:18] How did Dr. Neff get interested in the field of self-compassion? [3:46] Dr. Neff distinguishes self-compassion from other forms of compassion. [4:11] Dr. Neff shares her three-component model for compassion. [5:44] Dr. Nate and Dr. Neff talk about the origins of the word compassion: Suffering with others. [8:50] Do we suffer alone? That thought is scary and isolating. [9:36] Dr. Neff discusses the number one blockage for self-compassion. [10:21] Self-compassion is a more effective motivator than self-criticism. [12:44] Compassion and accountability cannot live without each other. [13:04] Tender vs. fierce self-compassion. [15:00] Dr. Neff uses the analogy of being a good and compassionate parent. [16:17] Dr. Neff addresses the fact that some help is well-intended but ineffective (not alleviating suffering). [18:03] Self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-compassion provide a sense of value and worth. [21:43]. Dr. Neff talks about her new book Fierce Self Compassion. [24:55] What role does self-compassion play in business? [27:07] How does conflict fit in the practice of self-compassion? [29:20] There is a lot of energy in conflict that we are misusing. [31:55] Dr. Neff advises people on how to start addressing self-compassion. [34:25] Self-compassion is also a spiritual practice. [35:40] Dr. Nate shares the top three takeaways from an insightful conversation with Dr. Neff.
Mentioned in this episode: Check Dr. Neff’s website
Tweetables: “You can be intentionally kind and supportive to yourself.” #oncompassion
“The number one block for self-compassion is people thinking that they have to be tougher and harder with themselves, and giving themselves a break seems like lowering their standards .” #oncompassion
“Self-compassion is a more effective motivator than self-criticism.” #oncompassion
“It is not compassionate to let people off the hook.” #oncompassion
“Self-compassion reduces burnout and increases work-life balance.” #oncompassion
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| 07 Oct 2019 | Building Good with Millie Ward | 00:38:09 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Millie Ward, the president of Stone Ward a full service marketing agency based in Little Rock Arkansas with an office in Chicago as well, Millie embodies Stone Ward’s ethos of intelligent thinking, committed services and creative drive. Always on the go, Millie is the former chairman of the advertising marketing international network AMIN, one of the largest networks of independent agencies. She has also been named one of Ad Week’s Women to Watch, one of the top 100 women by Arkansas Business and Woman Business Owner of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners. She serves her community in many different ways and she is a wonderfully dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.
In this episode Millie shares the magic behind Stone Ward, how they chose their motto “building good” based on foundations of respect and trust, recognizing people’s potentials, prioritizing excellence and giving back to the community.
Key Takeaways: [1:58] Building good as a motto. [3:08] Best relationships have trust and respect at their core. [3:38] Recognizing potential. [4:07] Excellence. [4:35] Giving back. [5:23] The story behind Stone Ward. [6:58] Stone Ward recognized as one of the best places to work. [9:13] Work-life balance. [9:50] Three special features of Stone Ward. [10:43] Everyone who depends on you is welcome to Stone Ward. [11:19] Keeping employees healthy. [12:49] Flexible leave time. [14:03] Millie’s definition of compassion. [15:54] Stone Ward’s work with US women's soccer. [20:04] Building relationships that last. [21:21] Projects that Millie is proud to be involved in. [23:01] Is there a creative way to say no? [25:26] The ideation process. [26:28] Ideas can come from anywhere. [26:46] Examples of non profit organizations Stone Ward is working with. [28:40] Community work. [30:09] Health, education and mental stability. [31:18] Lighting round. [34:20] Advice for leaders. [37:01] Takeaways from this episode.
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| 01 Jun 2022 | Servant Leadership, Trust, and Compassion with Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley | 00:42:34 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley coauthors of Simple Truth of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust. Randy Conley is the Vice President of Client Services and Trust Practice Leader at The Ken Blanchard Companies. Randy authors the Leading with Trust blog and is a contributing author of the book Trust Inc.: Strategies for Building Your Company’s Most Valuable Asset and works globally to help organizations build trust. Ken Blanchard is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world, he’s co-authored more than 65 books including the iconic One Minute Manager. He is the co-founder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies®, an international management training and consulting firm. In today’s episode, Nate, Ken, and Randy are exploring the intersection between servant leadership, trust, and compassion by unpacking some of the simple truths included in their book.
Key Takeaways: [2:48] Randy and Ken share where they are on their journeys and why the book they wrote is so important. [5:38] How is the book structured? [7:45] Randy and Ken’s intentions were to simplify leadership. [8:52] Simple truth: The key to developing people is to catch them doing something right. [10:20] Simple truth: Praise progress. [12:30] Ken and Randy share their perspectives on individualizing leadership according to their personalities. [15:07] Ken and Randy talk about the concept of being self-full. [16:31] Simple truth: People who plan a battle really battle a plan. [17:37] How do Randy and Ken define trust? [20:02] Key elements that define trust: Ability, Believable, Connected, and Dependable [21:12] Simple truth: Trust is a skill that can be learned and developed. [22:24] Simple truth: People will never forget how you make them feel. [24:46] Simple truth: Apologizing is not necessarily an admission of guilt but an admission of responsibility. [28:28] Simple truth: There is nothing so unequal as the equal treatment of unequal. [32:28] Simple truth: Forgiveness is letting go of all hope for a better past. [34:56] Randy and Ken share the simple truths that are the most valuable to them. [37:04] Ken shares a saying from his mother: “God didn’t make any junk, there is a pearl of goodness in everybody.” [38:04] Randy shares his favorite simple truth: Love is the answer, now, what is the question? [40:46] Nate shares his three takeaways from an amazing conversation with Randy and Ken.
Mentioned in this episode:
Tweetables: “People who are servant leaders build trust.” #oncompassion
“Leadership is an inside-out process.” #oncompassion
“Self-full is about filling our tank so we can show up with energy to serve others.” #oncompassion
“Leaders need to remember they have a tremendous impact on people.” #oncompassion
“Forgiving others is a great self-full act.” #oncompassion
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| 02 Sep 2019 | Leadership, Conflict and Compassion with Laura Cole. | 00:47:33 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Laura Cole to this episode, she is the founder of Your Latitude a Canadian Solution-Focused coaching and mediation practice, specializing in organizational culture development and change management. Her clients include a wide range of industries. Laura is an experienced public speaker and founder of the Intentional Human speaking series where she shares stories of transformation as organizations become intentional about their cultures and leadership.
Laura’s wisdom and perspective is very practical (even a little bit radical), and during this episode she will reveal some of her secret weapons.
Key Takeaways: [3:31] Laura talks about her background and how she found her latitude. [5:16] How did Laura come up with “Your Latitude” to name her company? [6:40] A unique approach for each organization. [7:12] A discovery that changed Laura’s perspective: clients love to be involved in the design of the process. [9:30] Laura’s secret weapon: Using horses to help humans. [11:39] How horses interact and impact humans by reflecting their emotions. [14:31] Dr. Regier talks about his experience participating in EAP. [17:03] We need to think people are capable for them to manifest capability. [18:41] Emphasizing hope. [20:45] What is a “Solution-Focused” work? [22:45] Root cause analysis can lead you farther away from the solution. [24:08] Seeking long term solutions. [27:15] Philosophy changes along Laura’s career in her approach to conflict. [29:44] Honoring conflict. [31:27] Compassion requires boundaries. [36:55] About the methodology. [40:10] Lightning round. [45:52] Key learnings from this episode.
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| 01 Aug 2024 | How To Ignite Commitment And Keep Top Talent with Joe Mull | 00:35:21 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Joe Mull, who is an expert in developing leaders and building healthy work teams and cultures. Joe approaches the challenges of attracting and retaining talent in a unique way. He's the author of 3 books, including No More Team Drama and his newest, Employalty. He hosts the globally popular management podcast Boss Better Now, and his work as a leadership, workforce, and employee engagement expert has appeared in Entrepreneur, Fortune, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal.
Key Takeaways: [3:06] Joe made up the word “Employalty” in an effort to translate the complex into the simple: Employer, Loyalty, and Humanity. [4:05] The subtitle of Joe’s book is powerful: How to Ignite Commitment and Keep Top Talent in the New Age of Work; what does he mean by New Age of Work? [5:39:] What are some of the biggest challenges we are facing today regarding leadership, the workforce, and employee engagement? [6:43] Joe talks about the people who decide to become entrepreneurs. [8:49] Joe addresses the missing aspects no one is talking about. [10:14] Joe describes the ingredients for commitment. [11:19] Where does the great boss factor lay? [11:45] The key to talent retention: Join, stay, care, and try. [14:14] Joe dives deep into what motivates employees. [16:20] Why does Joe still use the word ’boss’? [19:50] What is Joe’s most enlightening idea? [21:25] Creating a more humane workplace starts with a simple question: What would make this place the very best place to thrive in your profession? [23:00] Joe discusses the business case and the necessary mind shift to retain talent. [24:06] Commitment + effort benefits every area of work. [24:50] What are the most significant barriers to engaging in the mind shift needed at workplaces to make them more humane? [27:17] Joe discloses a funny story behind the creation of his latest book. [30:17] How do Joe's principles show up in his life? [32:55] Joe helps people identify what their Ideal jobs look like.
Mentioned in this episode: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element
No More Team Drama: Ending the Gossip, Cliques, & Other Crap That Damage Workplace Teams, Joe Mull
Employalty: How to Ignite Commitment and Keep Top Talent in the New Age of Work, Joe Mull
Tweetables: “The secret to getting great people who will do a great job is to create a more humane employee experience.” #oncompassion
“An ideal job is described by how it fits into someone’s life..” #oncompassion
“Money has little to do with the effort we put into the work we do. Money impacts motivation but doesn't increase it.” #oncompassion
“People are not quitting; they are upgrading.” #oncompassion
“Commitment results from doing meaningful work for a great boss.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Dec 2020 | Self-Care & Compassion with HBO's Renaissance Man Larry Carlson | 00:51:29 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Larry Carlson, the former president of HBO satellite services and a cable TV network pioneer. Larry retired when he was 49 and now spends his time creating beauty, philosophizing and supporting the people and causes he loves. Larry lives by his belief that honest communication can lead to trust first, then if you work at it, intimacy and eventually love in both personal and professional relationships will follow.
Nate's Key Takeaways 1. Get in the stream. Larry didn’t grow up with things being given to him, so he learned to work for what he wanted. But also, he learned that you have to put yourself out there, try things, and take risks in order to find opportunity. That’s then you begin to bump into things you like, don’t like. That’s when things start happening!
2. Before compassion comes self-care. Even though Larry believes that our purpose is to be of benefit to others, we can’t do that if we aren’t taking care of ourselves. The most generous gift you can give yourself is the gift if self-care. And that’s more than just physical. That means psychological, spiritual and mental self-care.
3. “Your employees may be working for you on paper, but you should be working for them in reality.” What we’ve been taught is a very self-oriented culture of personal growth and materialism and entitlement as leaders. The best leaders succeed by helping their people succeed. As leaders, we owe our people the support and inspiration to be their best and benefit others.
Mentioned in this episode:
Tweetables “Your employees may be working for you on paper, but you should be working for them in reality.” - Larry Carlson "Everything comes to teach us something. The question is what will we learn from it." "The key to success in business is to be of benefit to others." | |||
| 01 Apr 2024 | Training AI For Interpersonal Intelligence and Caring with Jesh DeRox | 00:40:59 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Jesh De Rox, a cultural Anthropologist, speaker, and entrepreneur whose work explores the link between emotional intelligence, creative genius, human connection, and joy. Jesh is the co-founder and CEO of Superfeel. This revolutionary social wellness platform uses deep insights from neuroscience and anthropology to help people authentically express themselves, meaningfully connect, and grow.
Key Takeaways: [2:49] Jesh shares Dr. Nate's presentation's impact on him. [6:06] How did Jesh become interested in photography? [10:04] Jesh explains what he defines as a “Personal Wall.” [12:09] Jesh figured out how to lower these “Personal Walls”. [13:53] What are some of the strategies that Jesh developed to help lower these personal walls? [18:25] Jesh explains how connection can be created only by reintroducing creative interaction. [20:57] Jesh and Dr. Nate play the color game. [24:39] Jesh prefers Interpersonal Intelligence rather than Artificial Intelligence. [27:14] We are constantly obsessed with survival, which can be an obstacle to accessing higher places in our consciousness and connecting authentically with people. [28:17] What does Superfeel offer to its users? [29:04] Jesh talks about one of the problems in the algorithm design. [32:44] What can the public expect from Superfeel? How does it work? [34:32] Jesh built a technology that is capable of caring. [35:38] Superfeel will be launching in the following month. [36:32] In Superfeel, everything is rated as inspiring, helpful, or funny. [38:34] Superfeel gives people the tools they need to have friendships and mentorship with anybody.
Mentioned in this episode: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element Visit Superfeel.com and sign in for the waiting list.
Tweetables: “People don’t feel their lives very often.” #oncompassion
“The only way of inviting someone to lower their wall is first to lower yours.” #oncompassion
“When personal walls are down, you not only get a beautiful picture, but you get joy, connection, and creative expression.” #oncompassion
“Connection is as simple as reintroducing creative interaction.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Jan 2022 | Communication and Leadership Made Simple with Meredith Bell | 00:37:56 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Meredith Bell to today’s episode, she is known as the Heart-Centered Connector. Meredith has the gift of connecting people and teaching others how to lead. She is the Co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a company that publishes books and software tools that help companies build strong leaders and teams. Meredith is the host of the popular Grow Strong Leaders Podcast and is the author of two books along with her partner Dennis Coates: Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills and Peer Coaching Made Simple: How to Do the 6 Things that Matter Most When Helping Someone Improve a Skill. Key Takeaways: [1:56] Meredith shares about herself at the moment when the podcast was recorded. [3:05] How did Meredith start what she is doing today? [5:55] Meredith talks about sustained behavior change. [9:12] What are some keys to success if we are trying to build culture change based on new behaviors? [11:24] Meredith explains why it is helpful for leaders to show vulnerability. [13:59] What are some specific behaviors leaders can do to help support real behavior change? [16:40] Meredith explains how working with our people drives engagement. [19:37] How conflict works with leaders? Leaders should apply curiosity and creativity when facing conflict. [22:07] Meredith talks about some of the ten communication skills stated in her book: Listening and Expressing Appreciation. [26:48] Meredith speaks about Accepting Feedback Graciously. [31:05] A leader needs to know how to ask good questions (even when afraid of the answers that may follow). [32:56] Meredith talks about the emerging trends she has on her heart: We need to show more compassion to others. [35:57] Nate gives his three key takeaways from an amazing conversation with Meredith Bell.
Mentioned in this episode: Connect with Meredith Bell on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter
Tweetables: “Developing cultures based on new behaviors is a massive challenge.” #oncompassion
“People need to be willing to be open and vulnerable about their own struggles when trying to build culture change based on new behaviors.” #oncompassion
“Ask yourself: What is one thing that I can do that will make working with me a better experience for others?” #oncompassion
“Conflict is a natural part of working with someone else.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Dec 2021 | Create a Culture: Belong to a Tribe (Not a Team) with Garry Ridge | 00:33:29 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes you to another episode of On Compassion. He is accompanied by Garry Ridge to today’s episode, Garry is chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. Garry joined WD-40 Company in 1987 and has held various management positions in the company, including executive vice president and chief operating officer, and vice president of international. He has worked directly with WD-40 Company in over 50 countries. In 1997, he was appointed president and chief executive officer of WD-40 Company. He has worked directly with WD-40 Company in over 70 countries. As chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company, Garry Ridge is responsible for developing and implementing high-level strategies, all operations, and the oversight of all relationships and partnerships for the company. Garry is passionate about learning and empowering the organizational culture he has helped establish at WD-40 Company. His vision and leadership have positively impacted the WD-40 Company in both measurable and immeasurable ways. Today, Garry shares the principles of his newest book The Unexpected Learning Moment: Lessons in Leading a Thriving Culture Through Lockdown 2020. . Key Takeaways: [3:43] Garry talks about the beginnings of his career at WD-40. [6:30] Garry shares his motivation to write his newest book. [7:39] What did Garry want to accomplish with his book? [8:30] What are the differences between a team and a tribe? [10:02] Garry explains why they have coaches and not managers. [10:27] Garry speaks about the fours pillars of a fearless tribe: Care, candor, accountability, responsibility. [12:22] How are accountability and responsibility different? [13:19] Is Garry considering that there is any responsibility over thoughts and feelings? [14:27] Garry gives a real-life example of how caring comes into play in WD-40 company. [16:53] How do people in WD-40 learn how to act both with candor and care? [18:16] Garry talks about the relationship between HR and the organization. [19:55] Garry talks about the power of gratitude. [21:06] What is Garry most grateful for right now? [22:19] Why is culture a competitive advantage? [24:36] Garry shares a significant leadership lesson learned. [25:51] Does vulnerability include the willingness and safety to admit not only that you don’t know but also how that uncertainty makes you feel? [28:29] Sympathy and empathy are not the same, Garry explains the difference between them. [28:09] Garry shares what is currently motivating him. [31:48] Nate shares the three top key takeaways of an amazing conversation with Garry Ridge.
Mentioned in this episode: Connect with Garry Ridge on LinkedIn
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| 01 Nov 2020 | Peace Over Performance with Amy Balog | 00:36:37 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Amy Balog to today’s episode, she is a highly experienced and credentialed executive leadership coach and facilitator, whose specialty is in performance. Amy has plenty of first-hand executive leadership experience, but most importantly Amy is now the one behind the scenes working with those leaders to be more human and more connected to themselves and others, and that is the spirit of compassion.
Key Takeaways: [2:00] Amy shares how she became an executive coach and facilitator. [5:22] Amy talks about the workplace environment [6:49] The importance of connection at the workplace (to oneself and to others). [7:39] How is disconnection affecting people? [9:07] Leading leaders to reflect on their identity. [10:23] Leaders need to allow themselves to enjoy their lives. [11:54] Where does the idea of peace over performance come from? [14:44] The peace self and the performance self. [15:20] Amy defines peace: radical self-acceptance and self-compassion. [17:35] The existential position: you are ok, I am ok, there is no condition. [18:38] The concept of safeguarded heart. [19:44] It is ok to be learning all the time. [21:34] Amy explains the concept of an unsheltered heart. [24:30] Peace is attractive! [25:38] Practical strategies for leaders to become more connected to themselves. [30:39] Lighting round. [34:27] Nate’s top three takeaways of an inspiring conversation with Amy Balog.
Mentioned in this episode:
Tweetables: “The work of helping leaders become better is helping them reconnect back with themselves” #oncompassion
“You are not your job.” #oncompassion
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| 24 Feb 2025 | The Science of Failing Well with Amy Edmondson | 00:41:20 | |
In this final episode of the podcast before beginning his research sabbatical, your host Dr. Nathan Reiger welcomes high-performing teams expert and scholar Amy Edmondson. She is a Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School, author, and pioneer in the role of psychological safety in high performing teams. This conversation explores the science of failure and insights from Amy’s new book Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well, including the empowering components of compassion, vulnerability, and intelligent failure.
Key Takeaways: [3:05] What piqued Amy’s interest in the topic of failure? [4:15] The three main kinds of failure. [6:12] What role does psychological safety play in failing well? [9:56] Compassionate accountability is essential in conflict. [11:32] The relationship between trust and conflict. [12:02] Compassion mindset is essential in failing well. [15:55] High performing teams don’t always make more errors, but they report them quickly. [17:55] What makes a failure intelligent? [21:36] Failure is an option, not trying is not an option. [22:44] Why should we acknowledge vulnerability to self and others? [28:03] Amy’s favorite visuals and tales of failure from Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well. [32:45] The potential role of AI in the face of complex failure. [36:48] Amy’s response to massive failure, such as plane crashes. [38:30] Amy is a coping role model for failing well.
Mentioned in this episode: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element
Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well by Amy Edmonson Amy Edmondson on LinkedIn
The Compassionate Accountability Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.
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| 01 Feb 2022 | Detoxifying the Workplace (Starts with Cleaning Up Your Mindset) with Julie Bartkus | 00:43:14 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Julie Bartkus to today’s episode, she is an award-winning business owner, internationally known speaker, coach, and best-selling author. For more than 20 years she has been helping leaders across the globe experience a workplace detox so they can cultivate a more harmonious workplace culture that leads to higher productivity, staff retention, and profits. Julie has overcome several significant challenges in her life and in a pivotal moment she realized that she had to detox and begin thinking new thoughts, her mindset became a powerhouse that not only lifted far beyond what she thought possible in her life, but she also began a career of helping others do the same. In today’s episode, Julie shares her unique definition of leadership: Doing what you love through other people. She shares her more formative leadership experiences, as well as the major transformation she assisted as a coach. Julie dives deep into mindset transformation and emphasizes the power of awareness as the beginning of any significant change. Julie shares the most common things that demotivate employees and tips to begin detoxing your workplace.
Key Takeaways: [2:50] Julie talks about the great resignation. [3:50] Julie speaks about how she got into helping teams and cultures. [7:30] Leaders do what they love but through other people [8:14] What are some of the aspects that stand up from her best bosses? [11:54] Julie shares the most outstanding transformations she helped facilitate with her work. [14:35] How connected is the leader feeling with the organization’s vision? [16:00] Julie shares another big transformation she experienced. [17:20] The problem of staff retention can be a result of the leader’s connection to the organization’s vision, and not only a consequence of the current market conditions. [18:29] What is Workplace Detox about? [19:57] What do we need to take away from the workplace to make it exciting and fun again? [24:28] Was there a thought that Julie stopped thinking in particular and as a result triggered a significant change in her life? [28:40] Everything starts with having awareness. [30:22] What are the most common things leaders do that demotivate people? [34:19] Julie talks about communication gaps. [36:30] Julie shares quick tips to detox the workplace. [38:08] What is Julie currently passionate about? [41:24] Nate shares his key takeaways from an amazing conversation with Julie Bartkus.
Mentioned in this episode:
Tweetables: “Many leaders do not know what is the right and wrong thing to say and how to cultivate a positive atmosphere towards the organization’s mission.” #oncompassion
“The leader needs to feel connected with the overall vision of the organization.” #oncompassion
“The problem of staff retention can be a result of the leader’s connection to the organization’s vision and not only a consequence of the current market conditions.” #oncompassion
“What thoughts do you need to stop thinking so you can achieve different results in you life personally and professionally?” #oncompassion | |||
| 01 Jan 2023 | The Anatomy of a Selfless Service Leader with Jonathan Keyser | 00:40:31 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, is joined by Jonathan Keyser in today’s episode. He is an entrepreneur, a family man both at home and at work, and a truly authentic human being. Life is full of transformation stories but we rarely get to see the rest of the story, the longing, the choices, and the challenges that come after a transformation. If you are a leader who is looking for inspiration and hope as well as a practical, down-to-earth road map to bringing more compassion and accountability to your workplace, this episode is just for you. Jonathan is the founder and thought leader behind Keyser, a real estate firm located in Arizona which, by using the selfless service model, became the largest commercial Real Estate brokerage firm in Arizona in just 6 years. It is one of the fastest-growing in the country. Jonathan is the author of You Don’t Have to Be Ruthless to Win: The Art of Badass Selfless Service which he talks about during today’s conversations.
Key Takeaways: [2:37] Jonathan talks about the journey that led him into real estate. [7:17] Jonathan speaks of the transformation he experienced. [9:37] Jonathan started helping as many people as it was possible. [13:10] What is the philosophy of selfless service about? [16:11] Finding three distinct ways to serve someone at the moment is transformative. [17:51] You have to be good at asking questions if you want to be a selfless serving leader. [19:10] How do selfless serving and higher levels of burnout reconcile? [20:35] Jonathan explains why selfless is selfish. [25:36] There is a way to create extraordinary success by caring and helping others. [27:20] Jonathan confesses he believes in loving, serving, and winning, [28:50] Jonathan gives some strategies to reinvent an organization’s culture starting with you as a leader. [32:17] Jonathan emphasizes the importance of being trustworthy. [34:03] What did Jonathan learn he had to adjust in order to keep this philosophy going? [38:23] Dr. Nate shares the highlights of an insightful conversation with Jonathan Keyser.
Mentioned in this episode:
Tweetables: “From looking at work as a strategy to take it all in by serving and loving people.” #oncompassion
“Adopting a new identity can’t be done overnight.” #oncompassion
“Selfless service is doing something for someone else without any expectation.” #oncompassion
“Finding three distinct ways to serve someone at the moment is transformative.” #oncompassion
“To be a serving leader you have to be good at asking questions.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Sep 2024 | Real Presence as the Key to Compassionate Leadership with Parker J. Palmer | 00:35:44 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Parker J. Palmer. He is a legendary writer, traveler, teacher, and activist who has dedicated his life to understanding and promoting an authentic and practical kind of compassion: his magnificent paper, The Gift of Presence. The Perils of Advice highlights the common mistake of trying to help people when they often only need our presence.
In today’s conversation, Parker shares his views about our culture and democracy, how leaders can avoid burnout, and a simple practice for building resilient communities at the beginning of every staff meeting.
About Parker J. Palmer: Parker J. Palmer is the founder and Senior Partner Emeritus at the Center for Courage and Renewal. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California at Berkeley, thirteen honorary doctorates, two Distinguished Achievement Awards from the National Educational Press Association, and an Award of Excellence from the Associated Church Press. Palmer is the author of ten books, including several award-winning titles, that have sold nearly two million copies and been translated into ten languages.
Key Takeaways: [3:29] Parker talks about the purpose and mission of the Center of Courage and Renewal. [6:02] Parker describes what he calls his ‘red thread’. [9:25] Parker discusses the role of conflict in compassionate accountability. [12:52] What is happening with conflict in our society? [15:43] What kind of internal work do humans need to do to see abundance in relationships rather than scarcity? [18:41] Parker shares the five habits of the heart for democracy to function. [24:49] Parker talks about leadership and presence in the context of burnout. [29:33] Parker shares his advice to leaders. [31:59] What is life trying to teach Parker now?
Mentioned in this episode: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element
The Gift of Presence. The Perils of Advice, Parker J. Palmer. POETRY + PROSE + POLITICS: Pro-democracy, Pro-civil discourse, Pro-decency
Tweetables: “Our Education system educates people largely on external realities, and they are rarely taught on their inner journeys, their psyches, and souls.” — Parker Palmer #oncompassion
“If you choose to live an unexamined life, please do not take a job that involves working with other people.” — Parker Palmer #oncompassion
“Conflict demands that we let go of internal narcissism to understand others deeper.” — Parker Palmer #oncompassion
“By working together, we create abundance.” — Parker Palmer #oncompassion
“The more you know about someone’s story, the less possible it is to despise or dismiss them, which builds compassion and can be done in the workplace.” — Parker Palmer #oncompassion
“Knowing the ground in which you are standing is called presence.”— Parker Palmer #oncompassion | |||
| 05 May 2020 | Compassion in Healthcare with Dr. Stephen Trzeciak | 00:50:53 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier is pleased to be joined to this episode by Dr. Stephen Trzeciak to talk about compassion research, interesting, relevant and applicable research about compassion in health care. Stephen Trzeciak, MD, MPH, is a physician-scientist, chief of medicine at Cooper University Health Care, and Professor and Chair of Medicine at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, N.J. Dr. Trzeciak is a practicing intensivist (specialist in intensive care medicine), and a National Institute of Health (NIH)-funded clinical researcher with more than 100 publications in scientific literature.
In today’s episode you will hear about Dr. Trzeciak’s research which is focused on a new field called “Compassionomics,” in which he studied the scientific effects of clinical compassion on patients, patient care, and those who care for patients. He is the author of the best-selling book: “Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence that Caring Makes a Difference.” Broadly, Trzeciak’s mission is to make healthcare more compassionate through science.
Key Takeaways: [2:41] Dr. Stephen Trzeciak explains what an “intensivist” is. [3:28] Dr. Trzeciak shares how he became interested in compassion. [7:40] Dr. Trzeciak talks about how his research on compassion became a book. [8:20] Why there is a compassion crisis in healthcare. [9:06] Compassion matters in meaningful and measurable ways. [10:35] What is behind the compassion crisis? [11:06] Differences between compassion and empathy. [16:10] ⅓ of Americans admit that compassion is not one of their core values. [17:25] People are emotionally exhausted and they just can’t seem to care. [18:29] Compassionate behaviors can be learned. [22:37] The neuroscience data that supports the distinction between empathy and compassion. [27:58] The best antidote to burnout is more compassion. [31:39] Healthcare providers who show compassionate behaviors build resilience and resistance to burnout. [33:40] The matter of time: It takes less than a minute to make a meaningful impact on a patient. [35:36] The different uses of time and how they are perceived. [37:14] Dr. Stephen Trzeciak talks about the time when he realized he had every symptom of burnout and decided he was going to care more and not less. [41:07] The declaration of interdependence. [42:50] Lighting round. [48:45] Nate’s three key takeaways:
Mentioned in this episode: Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence that Caring Makes a Difference. Dr. Stephen Trzeciak Dr. Stephen Trzeciak’s TED Talk at the University of Pennsylvania
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| 01 Jun 2023 | Compassion is a Core Competency in Healthcare with Elizabeth Bruno | 00:37:27 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Bruno to today’s episode. Liz, Vice President and Chief Learning Officer at Baptist Health in Jacksonville, Florida, oversees an impressive six-hospital system with a staggering 14,000 employees. She's a force to be reckoned with—a true rebel at heart and a shining example of compassion in the healthcare field. When it comes to understanding the profound meaning of real compassion in the world of healthcare, Liz gets it.
Key Takeaways: [3:27] Liz shares how she became a nurse. [4:40] Liz explains why she likes to be called a ‘Learning and Developing Goddess’. [5:14] Liz talks about her role at Baptist Health. [7:20] Liz defines compassion as a competency. [8:35] There can be compassion without empathy. [11:50] Compassion helps everyone involved feel better. [12:50] Dr. Nate shares one of the greatest barriers to practicing compassion. [13:29] How does Liz teach people to behave compassionately in the business of healing? [16:24] How do we deal with burnout and honor our identities in the process? [20:02] It’s ok to be vulnerable. [21:00] How does Liz convince people that being vulnerable is the key to more energy and better care? [23:18] Remembering the times when someone took care of you is a great tool to deal with burnout. [26:10] Liz discusses the issue of shortages in healthcare. [29:04] Liz talks about the training she is giving on how to be compassionate virtually. [31:55] What is Liz looking forward to in the next few years? [35:26] Dr. Nate shares the highlights of an amazing conversation with Elizabeth Bruno.
Mentioned in this episode: Follow Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Bruno on Linkedin Baptist Health in Jacksonville, Florida
Tweetables: “Compassion makes everything better” #oncompassion
“Compassion improves outcomes and satisfaction.” #oncompassion
“Compassion is a learnable and a teachable skill.” #oncompassion
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| 01 May 2024 | Making Compassion Practical For Anyone with Amy Luckey | 00:39:18 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Amy Luckey to today’s conversation. Amy is an Executive Coach who specializes in working with neurodivergent leaders (diagnosed or not), helping them overcome challenges and reach their goals. Dr. Nate and Amy discuss today the role of compassion in coaching leaders and provide actionable tips for implementing compassion in the workplace. They also dive deep into the importance of allowing suffering while being with and seeing others. . Key Takeaways: [3:03] Why is it relevant to implement compassion in the workplace? [5:11] Is it important to have a common definition of compassion? Yes, but Amy proposes a much more experiential approach. [9:45] Experiencing compassion must come together with talking and reflecting on it. [11:49] What are some of the components of compassion? [17:36] Compassion: Struggle with or being with someone in their suffering? [21:48] Dr. Nate discusses developing emotional fluency and self-awareness based on Brene Brown’s research. [24:27] Amy talks about the notion of being seeing. [28:41] How can we bring more compassion into Corporate America? [30:06] Amy shares some tools she uses when working with clients. [35:01] Dr. Nate and Amy explore the significance of pausing.
Mentioned in this episode: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience, Brene Brown Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts, Brene Brown
Tweetables: “Allowing the suffering is a main component of compassion.” #oncompassion
“The human soul does not need to be advised; it needs to be witnessed.” #oncompassion
“You can show compassion without conflict.” #oncompassion | |||
| 01 Feb 2024 | How Compassion Comes Alive in Community with Caverly Morgan | 00:36:30 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Caverly Morgan to today’s episode. Caverly is a spiritual teacher, author, speaker, and nonprofit founder. She is the founder and Lead Contemplative of Peace in Schools—a nonprofit that created the nation's first for-credit mindfulness class in public high schools. She is also the founder of Presence Collective, a community of cross-cultural contemplatives committed to personal and collective transformation, creating spaces for wisdom exchange and belonging. Caverly blends the original spirit of Zen with a modern, nondual approach. Her practice began in 1995 and has included eight years of training in a silent Zen monastery. She has been teaching contemplative practice since 2001. Caverly is passionate about creating opportunities to experience compassion and connection in the community. Caverly shares today how she is manifesting compassion and accountability in the world. Key Takeaways: [2:40] Caverly shares some highlights of her journey that brought her where she is today. [4:05] Caverly became attracted to the question: Is it possible to move through life either without suffering or less of it? [4:56] How does Caverly define compassion? [7:12] Caverly defines compassion as an experience. [8:52] Caverly talks about the link between her work and compassion as an innate ability. [10:54] How do we bring compassion into our workspaces? [11:29] Are there common barriers that people face to practice compassion? [13:17] Always striving vs. Contentedness: If we are at peace, do we lose our motivation? [15:40] Caverly is not a fan of self-improvement and she explains why. [18:09] Caverly shares some valuable examples of the value of interconnection. [21:13] Ask yourself: What blocks in our environment prevent us from truly showing the heart of who we are? [24:32] What if we reinterpret the value of conflict in our relationships? Conflict is efficient in our shared purpose. [26:58] Caverly describes her work with high school students and educators [28:35] Caverly shares a particular story. [30:49] Where does Caverly currently find joy and fulfillment?
Mentioned in this episode: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element
Learn more about Caverly Morgan Check out Caverly’s books: A Kid’s Book About Mindfulness and The Heart of Who We Are: Realizing Freedom Together.
Tweetables: “Transformation happens in the interaction.” #oncompassion
“Compassion is a byproduct of knowing that we are connected.” #oncompassion
“We often get confused about who we are since our identities can wrap around what we do or whether or not we are successful.” #oncompassion
“Freedom is contagious.” #oncompassion | |||
| 01 Aug 2023 | Designing Neurodiverse-Friendly Workplaces with Kay Sargent | 00:34:16 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Kay Sargent to today’s episode. Kay is the senior principal and director of the Workplace Team and is on the board of directors of HOK, a global design architecture engineering and planning firm employing 16,000 people.
Kay is making an impact for neuro-diverse individuals in the workplace; she has nearly 40 years of experience and is an award-winning, recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. She believes we have a moral and ethical obligation to use our skills for a meaningful and positive impact.
Key Takeaways: [3:35] Kay shares her professional interest in neurodiverse-friendly design. [5:03] Kay defines neurodiversity. [6:49] What are some of the challenges that neurodivergent people face in the workplace? [8:42] What is Kay currently doing with her clients? Kay is giving them options, choices, and control. [12:09] Is there a business benefit from this type of inclusive design? [18:09] Kay describes the built environment's impact on people by listing three naib aspects. [20:07] What is the flaw in only considering location and flexibility as the main workplace factors? [22:14] Kay shares some of her current projects. [26:18] What would Kay advise an influential leader? Give people options! [32:03] Dr. Nate shares his top three takeaways from an empowering conversation with Kay Sargent.
Mentioned in this episode:
Compassionate Accountability, How Leaders Build Connections and Get Results, Nate Regier
Visit HOK.com
Tweetables: “Building and designing environments at the service of people with different sensory profiles” #oncompassion
“Every decision that a designer makes about color and textures impacts individuals with different sensory profiles.”
“Since COVID, everyone has a higher sensitivity to their surroundings.”
“When you design for the extremes, you benefit the mean; when you design for the average, you benefit no one.”
“No single business won't benefit from people being happier, healthier, more engaged, more empowered and productive.”
“We have the moral and ethical obligation to really create spaces that are empowering for individuals and inclusive for all.”
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| 01 Oct 2024 | Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict with Karin Hurt and David Dye | 00:34:53 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Karin Hurt and David Dye, the leaders and creators of Let’s Grow Leaders, where they support human-centered leaders to find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results. Karin and David share a common passion for helping leaders navigate conflict in more productive ways, believing that compassion and accountability can and should coexist for Organizations to thrive. In today’s episode, Dr. Nate, Karin, and David discuss key findings from their cutting-edge research and explore practical frameworks for overcoming difficult conflict in all kinds of challenging situations.
Key Takeaways: [3:22] Karin and David share the purpose behind their newest book, Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict, [4:45] Karin and David define conflict. [6:03] What were the most significant findings Karin and David found in their research on conflict? [8:11] David gives a brief overview of the four dimensions of Constructive Conflict described in their book: Connection, Clarity, Curiosity, and Commitment [9:33] Is there any priority or order between these four dimensions of Constructive Criticism? [12:23] What reassurances do Karin and David have for people not to avoid conflict? [14:44] Karin and David discuss people's common struggle to say ‘No’ and set healthy boundaries. [17:43] Karin and David share the most significant practices included in their book. [19:41] What does success look like? [22:23] Karin and David highlight the best contributions they got for the writing of their book. [24:46] How can we practice co-creation collaboration during conflict? [26:22] You need to talk before conflict about how you plan to handle conflict when it happens. [27:39] Leaders often misinterpret conflict as being authentic. [29:10] If your authenticity creates discomfort for your Team, you are not communicating effectively as a leader. [30:02] Has this book changed the way Karin and David communicate with each other?
Mentioned in this episode: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element
Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict, Karin Hurt and David Dye
Tweetables: “There is a whole different complexity of conflicts after the pandemic.” #oncompassion
“Connection and understanding makes everything easier.” #oncompassion
“The more you can get clarity upfront, the fewer expectation violations you will have.” #oncompassion
“No matter the conflict, there are always ways to connect.” #oncompassion
“Over 70% of people are willing to compromise to avoid conflict.” #oncompassion
“If your authenticity creates discomfort for your Team, you are not communicating effectively as a leader.” #oncompassion | |||
| 02 Jan 2024 | Building A Culture of Compassionate Accountability at Adobe: With Jeff Jacobs | 00:45:20 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Jeff Jacobs to today’s episode. Jeff has a 30-plus year career in Human Resources spanning numerous Global Leadership roles. He is currently the Senior Director of Organizational Effectiveness at Adobe. In that capacity, he serves as an executive coach and internal consultant to senior leadership teams across the company. Dr. Nate and Jeff discuss the particularities of his position at Adobe; they explore the features of a healthy team and the challenges a team must confront to achieve its best performance. Jeff shares his vast knowledge of psychological safety, vulnerability, diversity, and inclusiveness based on his extensive experience in leading high-performing teams.
Key Takeaways: [3:40] Jeff talks about a conference both he and Dr. Nate recently participated in. [5:15] Jeff shares some of his background and journey that led him to his current position at Adobe. [6:57] What about Jeff’s Senior Director of Organizational Effectiveness position at Adobe is unique? [9:26] What makes a team healthy? [11:00] Jeff addresses compassion and inclusivity as crucial features of a healthy team. [12:40] Where does conflict come in for high-performing teams? [15:13] What is psychological safety? How does it contribute to high-performing teams? [18:50] What does “radical candor” really mean? [21:15] Jeff expands on the key to effective feedback. [22:20] How does vulnerability contribute to high-performing teams? [24:57] Why do so many leaders perceive vulnerability as a weakness? [27:27] What are some of the systems and processes that can support high-performing cultures? [31:32] How does Jeff measure the impact of what he does? [33:13] What is the difference between people liking you, and benefiting an organization? [35:44] Jeff talks about the book he is about to release. [39:13] Jeff shares how he keeps himself vulnerable and open. [42:35] Dr. Nate shares his top takeaways from a fantastic conversation with Jeff Jacobs.
Mentioned in this episode: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element
The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well, Amy Edmondson
Radical Candor: How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean, Tim Scott Learn more about Jeff Jacobs’ book Still Coming of Age.
Tweetables: “A healthy team starts with trust and psychological safety.” #oncompassion
“Leveraging diversity is not just about accepting and valuing differences; there is an inherent conflict in diversity and also an inherent opportunity.” #oncompassion
“Psychological safety is the foundation that enables someone to lean into the discomfort.” #oncompassion
“Culture is to build one relationship at a time.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Jan 2025 | Authoring a Self-Compassionate Story with Massimo Backus | 00:41:14 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes returning podcast guest Massimo Backus, a distinguished executive coach and leadership development consultant. He is the host of the Leadership Mind podcast and a documentary filmmaker who captures the essence of the human experience and an empathetic and holistic approach to leadership.
In today’s conversation, Massimo shares wisdom from his new book Human First, Leader Second: How Self Compassion Outperforms Self Criticism, underscores the importance of loving ourselves first, and offers insights into today’s leadership.
Key Takeaways: [2:15] Massimo’s book started off as a dream and became a reality because the message matters. [4:21] What surprised Massimo most about the book writing process? [5:45] The main message of Human First, Leader Second: How Self Compassion Outperforms Self Criticism is that our humanness is what connects us all together. [8:04] Massimo’s journey is living proof of the humanness of the life journey and the importance of self-compassion. [11:31] How Massimo designed the book and how he hopes it will be used. [14:08] Research suggests you will be more successful if you practice self-compassion. [15:05] The unique perspective on self-compassion that Massimo wants to shine a brighter light on. [16:36] WIMPS are well-intentioned, misinformed protectors that we have to learn to live with. [18:35] The three steps that are an on-ramp into the practice of self-compassion. [19:40] Without accountability, there is no self-compassion. [20:35] Massimo unpacks the importance of awareness, acceptance and accountability. [22:02] Feelings are for feeling, and feelings are just data points. [24:05] Action items that will lead to accountability. [26:06] Massimo explains how to feel feelings without losing control. [28:25] Emotions are a language that we all need to learn to speak with fluency. [29:28] Massimo’s word model covers awareness, acceptance and accountability. [32:05] Becoming comfortable in your own skin is about more than just acting authentically. [34:24] Massimo’s Declaration captures the key lessons from his book. [37:57] Massimo’s invitation to pause and ask yourself how to employ self-compassion.
Mentioned in this episode: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element Human First, Leader Second: How Self Compassion Outperforms Self Criticism, Massimo Backus Massimo Backus on LinkedIn
The Compassionate Accountability Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.
Tweetables: “The idea for this book hit me over the head and I just couldn’t let it go.” #oncompassion
“Self-compassion is the practice that allows us to accept our humanity.” #oncompassion
“We don’t need to control or be perfect all the time. That’s actually getting in our way.” #oncompassion
“When we’re internally resourced by self-compassion, we don’t need validation from others.” #oncompassion
“I can be the author of my story, rather than the victim of it.” #oncompassion | |||
| 01 Nov 2024 | Trust Matters More Than Ever with Dr. David Horsager | 00:38:17 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Dr. David Horsager, CEO of the Trust Edge Leadership Institute and inventor of the Enterprise Trust Index. He is also the director of a global study, The Trust Outlook, a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and a senior fellow at Indiana Wesleyan University. David not only has a unique perspective on trust but also defines, measures, and teaches it through a practical, relevant, and actionable framework. Listen to this episode to discover why David defines trust as a strategic asset. Key Takeaways: [3:31] How did David get into the field of trust? Mentioned in this episode: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element
The Trust Edge, Dr. David Horsager Trust Matters More Than Ever, Dr. David Horsager
Tweetables: “Leaders prioritizing trust create thriving environments, where innovation and collaboration flourish.” #oncompassion
“Lack of trust is an organization’s biggest expense.” #oncompassion
“In conflict, you can increase trust faster than almost any other time in how you deal with it.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Aug 2020 | Interaction Safety: Risk-Taking in an Inclusive and Collaborative Workplace with Judith Katz and Frederick Miller | 00:41:30 | |
What are the costs of ideas not shared, questions not asked, problems not reported, and conflicts that persist and go unresolved? When people don’t speak up, organizations suffer.
Today’s guests, Judith Katz and Frederick Miller argue that organizations can only be as productive as the interactions that take place between their people. Listen to this episode if you want your organization to be a supportive but challenging environment that encourages risk-taking and speaking up, where every individual is motivated to be brave enough for higher goals and more ambitious possibilities.
Judith Katz and Frederick Miller are experts in healthy workplaces and foster teamwork and collaboration. They have published many books on the topic, in their latest book Safe Enough to Soar: Accelerating Trust, Inclusion & Collaboration in the Workplace they demonstrate that the power of interaction safety is a catalyst in business success.
Key Takeaways: [1:54] Judith and Frederick talk about their background and how they became interested in the are of safety interactions in organizations. [5:48] What is interaction safety? [7:20] Creating a “safe enough” environment. [7:53] How is interaction safety different than psychological safety? [9:44] Moving from judging to joining. [12:50] Fred and Judith talk about the specific behavior that they identified that undermine or support interaction safety. [15:11] Four critical behaviors that enable interaction safety [19:21] We are all together in one team doing our best work to enhance the performance of the workplace. [19:38] Judith shares about the different levels of interaction safety. [24:21] Why an organization should invest in creating a safe environment for interactions? [25:28] The real challenge is to bring life into an organization. [27:55] Which are your thought, feelings, and reaction when you feel judged vs when you feel joined? [28:35] Judith and Fred present a tool they are working on at the moment for assessing interaction safety in organizations. [29:38] Safety might mean different things to different people. [31:55] What do you need to feel safe? [32:17] Lighting round with Judith and Fred. [39:03] Nate shares the top three takeaways from an amazing conversation with Judith and Fred.
Mentioned in this episode: Safe Enough to Soar: Accelerating Trust, Inclusion & Collaboration in the Workplace, Frederick Miller and Judith KatzOpening Doors for Teamwork and Collaboration: 4 Keys that Change Everything, Frederick Miller and Judith Katz The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group
Tweetables: “When there is interaction safety, there is an intentional environment for our actions and our behaviors, that acknowledge reasonable risk-taking, and where people can share their ideas and promotes an inclusive-collaborative workplace.” #oncompassion #safety #Interaction #risktaking #healthyorganization
“None of us has all the answers.” #oncompassion #interactionsafety #respect #collaboration #inclusion
“An organization has to reinvent itself to be able to be successful.” #oncompassion #interactionsafety #success #organization
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| 01 May 2022 | Compassionate Capitalism with Blaine Bartlett | 00:44:51 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier is joined today by Blaine Bartlett, president and CEO of Avatar Resources Inc., a company whose mission is to provide resources and services that foster compassionate capitalism. Blaine’s work is founded on the thesis that business, as the most pervasive force on the planet, is charged with taking responsibility for the well-being of the whole. His life work is dedicated to ensuring that business leaders develop the skills, competency, and capacity to lead such an undertaking as it is key to thriving teams and organizations and a thriving planet. Blaine is the author of several books, including the international bestseller, Compassionate Capitalism: A Journey to the Soul of Business.
Key Takeaways: [2:40] What are Blaine's motivations for his passion for the concept called Compassionate Capitalism? [7:15] Blaine talks about the principles of nature that inspired Compassionate Capitalism. [10:42] Blaine compares compassionate versus conscientious capitalism. [15:40] What are the limits of what rational self-interest can do? [18:28] Blaine shares his definition of compassion. [22:04] Blaine shares an example of how we tend to believe that our emotional states are predicated on something external happening. [24:08] Blaine explains what leaders can do to fight the tendency towards rational self-interest. [28:44] Blaine shares examples of leaders and organizations. [32:35] Blaine shares examples where companies are not trying to sell more of their staff in order to thrive. [37:18] Dr. Nate and Blaine talk about an example of a business where everybody thrives. [38:47] What is giving Blaine joy and purpose today? [43:07] Dr. Nate shares his top three takeaways from a very inspiring conversation with Blaine Barlett about Compassionate Capitalism.
Mentioned in this episode:
Learn more about Blaine Bartlett The Nature of the Ultimate Business Guru, Blaine Bartlett. TED Talk
Tweetables:
“Everything in nature works as a set of distribution, it gives things away, not for being altruistic, but for knowing that by giving something, something else is going to come back in return, there is reciprocity built in this market system we call nature. ” #oncompassion
“The purpose in nature is thriving, while most businesses are trying to survive and there is when competition comes into play, thriving presupposes abundance” #oncompassion
“Most of the inequalities that we see in today’s world and struggle with are consequence of rational self-interest.” #oncompassion
“Compassion is the recognition that my well-being is predicated on your well-being.” #oncompassion
“We are all leaders, the question should be: how effective are you as a leader.” #oncompassion
“The purpose of business is to enhance the likelihood of thriving.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Oct 2021 | Compassion Meets Engineering Design with Dr. Tahira Reid Smith | 00:41:13 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes a very unique guest who shares the passion of bringing more compassion to work but not in the way you might expect. Dr. Tahira Reid Smith is an associate professor from Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. After Tahira observed the discomfort, loss of dignity, and anxiety that so many patients experience while interacting with medical devices, her heart was stirred to do something about it. Tahira’s compassion for users of medical products and services has been a guiding force in her work as a design engineer and she is sharing in today’s episode her passion and vision to improve human lives.
Key Takeaways: [2:13] Tahira shares her personal and professional journey. [6:13] Tahira talks about an invention she made in 3rd grade. [10:36] What is it about Tahira’s approach that is unique in her field? [16:50] Tahira is unique in many aspects, how do these unique traits shaped the work that she does? [17:40] Tahira shares a personal experience that she believes was the foundation of her compassionate spirit. [20:05] Tahira talks about generational differences in her family. [20:15] Drama vs compassion. [22:33] Tahira talks about her view on Compassionate Design and what motivated her to follow this direction. [26:16] Three key areas a product must meet: To promote dignity, to remove anxiety, and to provide a sense of empowerment. [28:02] How is Compassionate Design different from other human-centered approaches? [31:33] Tahira shares examples of compassionate design. [33:20] Tahira talks about the projects she is working on at the moment. [36:05] What can we all be doing differently to change the world for the better? [39:09] Nate shares his three takeaways from a magical conversation with Tahira Reid
Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Reid Lab
Tweetables: “How can we encouraged people to bring their whole selves to work in order to answer the questions that we have?.” #oncompassion #compassiondesign
“Every product should meet three criteria: To promote dignity, to remove anxiety, and to provide a sense of empowerment.” #oncompassion #compassiondesign
“First, let’s make sure everybody is ok, then let’s talk about the next paper or next accomplishment.” #oncompassion #compassiondesign
“Engineers should be trained to be creative thinkers and problem solvers involved in societal matters.” #oncompassion #compassiondesign | |||
| 01 May 2021 | Operationalizing Compassion with Scott Shute | 00:47:27 | |
“Compassion is first an awareness of others, a mindset of wishing the best for them, and is the courage to take action.” Scott Shute
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Scott Shute to today’s episode. Scott has journeyed from America’s heartland to the hiking trails of Nepal to the boardrooms of major tech companies across the US, Japan, and the UK. Wherever he has traveled he has discovered more about what tears people apart and what brings them together to create the extraordinary. As vice president of Global Custody Operations at Linkedin, the world’s largest online business network, he led a global team of 1000 customer service employees supporting 700 million network members around the world. Scott is a great example of how compassion can be operationalized in a company. Today, as Chief Mindfulness and Compassion Officer at Linkedin, Scott is implementing his vision of changing work from the inside out by building an industry-leading mindfulness program then operationalizing compassion.
Key Takeaways: [2:51] Scott shares a quick overview of his journey. [8:01] What does it look like when an organization decides to invest in mindfulness and compassion? [10:22] Scott compares physical exercise to mental exercise. [12:09] What is compassion for Scott? [13:41] Scott shares an example of compassion in action. [16:02] A single story that comes from a leader is simply emblematic since it is in the heart and mind of all employees. [16:53] How The Full Body Yes manifested itself in Scott’s life? [19:07] What is The Full Body Yes? [20:55] is there a full body ‘No’? [22:08] Scott gives an example of a universal choice point in everyone’s lives. [25:58] Scott shares one significant story that changed his point of view. [30:45] What is the purpose of Scott’s book and how did he structure it? [35:30] What are the limits of empathy and altruism? [37:55] How does compassion respond to bullying and racial injustice? [40:09] Scott talks about gratitude: the superpower of life. [41:29] Scott shares how his personality has influenced his view on compassion. [45:08] Lightning round with Scott Shute. [46:53] Nate shares the highlights of an amazing conversation with Scott Shute.
Mentioned in this episode: The Full Body Yes, Scott Shute
Tweetables: “The best thing you can do in life and at work is to be compassionate.” #oncompassion “Mindfulness is the development of self, it is more than meditation.” #oncompassion “Meditation and mindfulness practices reduce stress, helps us have better relationships, and improve our sleep.” #oncompassion “Compassion is first an awareness of others, a mindset of wishing the best for them, and is the courage to take action.” #oncompassion “Happiness is how you chose to respond.” #oncompassion “Presence happens when we choose to be where we are, but most of the time we are following inertia.” #oncompassion “We all have a special connection to the Universe if we believe it works in that way.” #oncompassion “Compassion starts with self-compassion, learning to love ourselves.” #oncompassion “Gratitude is the superpower of life.” #oncompassion | |||
| 01 Oct 2023 | How Work Cultures Heal from Trauma | 00:32:42 | |
Dr. Nathan, your host, welcomes Rex Miller to discuss how organizational cultures and communities are impacted and rebuilt after the trauma of rapid change we suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rex is a renowned expert in optimizing human and team performance, strategic foresight, and organizational transformation. With over 20 years as a consultant and coach, he has authored six Wiley books and received numerous accolades, including the CoreNet Global Innovator Award, the Industry Excellence Award, and IFMA's Distinguished Author Award. What's In This Episode
Key Takeaways: [3:51] How did Rex get interested in workplace culture? [5:15] Rex shares his work dealing with trauma in communities and helping people recover from it. [11:02] Rex defines trauma. [14:00] Rex shares what he calls the “evolution of empathy.” [15:48] Dr. Nate discusses the difference between empathy and compassion fatigue. [16:47] Rex talks about his current work with organizational cultures. [20:29] Rex discusses the power of creating safe entry-level conversations. [22:14] Dr. Nate emphasized the importance of helping people reengage with the narrative to preserve their dignity and agency and help them take ownership of it, moving to a more empowered vision of themselves. [22:52] Rex explains why he believes we are in a collective vertigo. [25:51] Rex talks about his new passion: River Rose Ranch. [27:02] What is Rex excited about at the moment? [30:05] Dr. Nate shares his top three takeaways from an insightful conversation with Rex Miller.
Mentioned in this episode: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element
Learn more about Rex Miller Follow Rex Miller on Linkedin
Tweetables: “Compassion is the entryway to help people heal.” #oncompassion
“People are craving safety and connection at work.” #oncompassion
“We heal in the community; we need to rehumanize one another.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Sep 2020 | Compassionate Leaders with Laurel Donnellan | 00:41:18 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier proudly welcomes Laurel Donnellan to today’s episode. Laurel shares some of her vast experience in the field of compassion, highlighting the importance of boundaries and the vulnerability required to be the recipient of a compassionate act. Laurel explains how compassion is for the giver as much as it is for the receiver, being compassionate is intrinsically enjoyable and rewarding. Listen to Laurel and Nate and get some valuable tips about how to bring more compassion to your workplace, starting with a mindful practice self-compassion.
Laurel Donnellan is the founder and CEO of Compassionate Leaders Circle where she leads initiatives and career transformations, leadership mastery, and coaching with compassion. She has created programs designed to create an impact on individuals and organizations, including Cornell University, Toyota, Disney, Viacom, and New York city board of education. Laurel has an undergraduate degree from Cornell University and an MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. In addition to her formal education, she has immersed herself in learning the ancient Native American Vision Quest tradition and is a certified yoga instructor through the Omega Institute. Laurel’s approach to change integrates compassion, curriculum, coaching, and contemplative practices. She has designed customized learning from business schools, internal corporate universities, high schools, ashrams, and even in a prison. Laurel is the author of several books including Born to Do: The Practical Guide to Loving Your Work and has been featured on NPR. Laurel had the opportunity to work with executives in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Laurel currently writes about compassionate leadership on Forbes.
Key Takeaways: [2:50] Laurel shares the basics of properly brewing tea. [4:37] Laurel shares special anecdotes from her work in an ashram and a prison. [7:44] Laurel offers her definition of compassion: Preventing or alleviating suffering. [9:00] The fine line between alleviating suffering and creating dependent relationships. [12:38] Laurel talks about a moment in her life when she received compassion. [14:40] How does Laurel take care of herself? [16:58] Laurel shares a time when she initiated compassion and ended up being the beneficiary. [20:10] Giving and receiving compassion. [22:10] Laurel shares the story of the Compassionate Leaders Circle. [24:41] Laurel talks about her work at Forbes writing on compassionate leadership. [28:59] Find your personal purpose. [29:45] Laurel delivers some useful tips to bring compassion to their workplace and to become compassionate leaders. [31:35] You should start with self-compassion. [32:33] Laurel talks about her greatest concern about the planet. [35:00] It is not enough to do things locally, we have to think globally. [35:15] Lightning round. [38:59] Nate’s top 3 takeaways from this wonderful conversation with Laurel.
Mentioned in this episode: Email Laurel at laureldonnellan@gmail.com
Tweetables: “We are all the same, but some have more privileges than others.” #oncompassion #weareone #community
“To be compassionate sometimes we have to take extra steps, especially when someone is suffering.” #oncompassion #compassion #compassionateleaders
“When we experience empathy, it fires the pain centers of the brain, but when we practice compassion it fires the reward centers of the brain.” #oncompassion #empathy #compassion #reward
“Compassion won’t take place until someone is vulnerable enough to be able to receive it.” #oncompassion #vulnerability #giveandreceive
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| 01 Sep 2022 | Humility as a Group of Practices with Dan Rockwell | 00:40:29 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Dan Rockwell to today’s episode. Dan is a Leadership Freak, his blog by the same name has reached virtually every country in the world, and as a leadership expert, executive coach, and successful keynote speaker, Dan brings exceptional wisdom and insight to conversations about leadership, integrity, and authenticity. Humility is a topic in which Dan has shown interest recently, a concept that has a lot to do with compassion and leadership, and that is why it is the center of Dr. Nate and Dan’s conversation in this episode.
Key Takeaways: [2:54] Dan shares what motivated the work that he does. [4:48] Leadership Freak was Dan's first endeavor in the consulting leadership field. [6:28] What is Dan’s secret to writing a blog per day? [8:07] Dan shares how he still feels like he felt at 13 years old. [9:44] Dan tells the story of the time when he realized the world did not revolve around him. [11:09] Why is it so important that we know we are not the most important person? [12:07] Dan defines humility as a group of practices. [13:45] Dan confesses he feels like many people are in his head, especially when thinking thoughts he doesn’t want to do. [15:32] Instead of judging your thoughts, start noticing them. [16:24] Are humility and arrogance opposites in Dan’s perspective? [18:24] Dan explains what he means by “dancing with the red dragon”. [20:18] Dan and Nate discuss humility defined as thinking of yourself less. [22:04] Dan explains why he has never been a huge fan of self-esteem. [24:02] Nate talks about his father who struggled with depression. [24:40] Humility is not thinking that you are not worthy. [25:50] One way of practicing humility is by practicing gratitude. [26:27] Dan confesses he has a better day when people like his blog, and he relates this to his practice of humility. [31:20] How does religion relate to the concept of humility? [35:50] Being really successful is strictly related to how you are going to give. [36:50] Dan shares how hopeful feels to think in humility as a practice. [39:03] Nate shares his top three key takeaways from a profound conversation with Dan.
Mentioned in this episode: The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea, John David Mann & Bob Burg
Tweetables: “Instead of thinking how everything is about us, we can start thinking how it is for the other people in the room.” #oncompassion #humility #leadership
“Humility is a group of key practices.” #oncompassion #humility #leadership
“The overestimation of self leads to arrogance.” #oncompassion #humility #leadership
“The biggest threat to future success is past success.” #oncompassion #humility #leadership
“There is a big difference between being humble and thinking less of yourself.” #oncompassion #humility #leadership
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| 02 Jun 2020 | Every Struggle Teaches Us Something with Bobby Herrera | 00:46:17 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Bobby Herrera to this episode. Bobby believes that everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed and is an unwavering champion for the underdog. He is co-founder and CEO of Populus Group one of the fastest-growing HR services companies in the USA, with an annual revenue of $500 million and many fortunate customers. Bobby learned the value of hard work, rising early, and putting in long hours in the fields. After high school, Bootcamp became his ticket of opportunity. Bobby serves on national community organization boards, he is a regular speaker at corporations and service groups, he is a proud Army veteran but Bobby’s most pride is his family. In this episode, Bobby shares the motivation behind his book The Gift to Struggle: Life-Changing Lessons About Leading, he narrates personal stories that shaped who he is as a person and as a leader, explaining in simple words the core of leadership and compassion.
Key Takeaways: [1:48] Bobby talks about Populus Group [3:13] Bobby exposes the changes in the HR field during the last 20 years. [6:18] What kind of struggles did Bobby go through? [9:10] Bobby talks about what motivated him to write a book. [11:44] Bobby shares a personal story: “I can make a difference someday too”. [14:27] There are no accidents, we all follow a thread in our journeys that connect our presents to the past. [17:17] The most important act of leadership is seeing and encouraging potential. [18:30] When did Bobby decide that struggle is a gift? [22:02] We all struggle and every struggle teaches us something, that is the gift, and leadership is sharing that gift with others [22:22] The main three parts of The Gift to Struggle: Life-Changing Lessons About Leading: 1- Who am I?, 2- Give more than you take and 3- Choose your impact. [24:33] Practical ways to apply the concepts contained in The Gift to Struggle. [29:25] The importance of narrating your story. [32:22] Brand is a lagging indicator of the strength of your culture. [34:55] Trust-building behaviors are the ones that create the feelings and emotions that you want your customers to feel. [35:42] Bobby gives examples about The Gift of Struggle in his family. [38:55] Bobby gives humble advice: Look at those moments that changed your life forever. [40:59] What is Bobby’s favorite book? [41:20] Bobby’s role model. [41:45] What was Bobby’s most spectacular failure? [44:31] Dr. Nate gives the main topics of an amazing conversation.
Mentioned in this episode: The Gift to Struggle: Life-Changing Lessons About Leading, Bobby Herrera
Tweetables: “Struggle can shape who you are as a person and who you are as a leader.” #oncompassion
“One act of kindness can give someone purpose and identity” #oncompassion
“There are no accidents, we all follow a thread in our journeys that connect our presents to the past.” #oncompassion
“We see struggle but until we don’t take action on it, we are not compassionate.” #oncompassion
“The most important act of leadership is seeing and encouraging potential.” #oncompassion
“Trust comes before value, not the other way around” #oncompassion | |||
| 01 Aug 2021 | A Blend of Compassion and Accountability with Gloria Cotton | 00:43:42 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Gloria Cotton to today’s episode. She believes that anything is possible when people feel welcomed, valued, respected, heard, understood, and supported. Gloria is a seasoned human development professional with over 20 years of experience assisting organizations to create environments where people can and will do their best. She is an expert in human resources and organizational development, she works with corporations, non-profits, and government units. As a senior partner at inQUEST a consultancy that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion, she manages client relationships, identifies new business opportunities, designs instructional programs, and trains teams. As an instructional designer, facilitator, and speaker, Gloria has covered unconscious bias, privilege, multiculturalism, harassment, discrimination, and related topics. Gloria also hosts a podcast called The Delicious Truth. In today’s episode, Gloria shares her authentic self, knowledge, and sensitivity. She dives deep into the power of learning to love ourselves without the judgments, for then being able to truly help others and seeing them for who they really are.
Key Takeaways: [3:30] Gloria talks about her background and her work on inclusive workplaces. [6:44] Everything starts with the relationship you have with yourself. [7:58] Gloria explains the meaning of falling in love with yourself. [9:30] Are you on a treasure hunt or scavenger hunt? [11:09] Gloria talks about what we have been through in the last year. [12:50] The four F’s that suck your energy: fear, frustration, fatigue, and fragility. [14:32] Gloria talks about the challenges that the departments of Equity and Inclusion have faced during last year. [16:30] What is Gloria hearing from the DDI professionals? [19:15] How are the best organizations supporting their DDI professionals? [23:33] InQUEST provides strategic consulting. [24:33] Gloria explains that her motivation lies in her love for helping people. [27:37] Gloria shares tips on how to take care of yourself. [32:30] We got to love ourselves without judgment. [36:04] All you need is love! [39:57] Gloria shares what to do when experiencing a negative feeling. [42:21] Nate shares his top 3 takeaways from a delicious conversation with Gloria.
Mentioned in this episode:
Tweetables: “Compassion without accountability gets you nowhere, and accountability without compassion gets you alienated.” #oncompassion “Leadership is both a title and a function.” #oncompassion “If I can reach into me, how can I reach into other people?” #oncompassion “We got to love ourselves without judgment.” #oncompassion | |||
| 01 Jun 2021 | The Amazing World of Introverts with Jill Chang | 00:38:27 | |
Inhale and exhale slowly, take a moment to reflect on the infinite possibilities of the mind, the universe, and the human spirit. Prepare yourself for an uplifting and mind-opening journey into the world of introverts. Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Jill Chang to today’s episode. Jill works for a San Francisco-based international nonprofit organization and oversees more than 20 countries. Her book: Quiet Is a Superpower: The Secret Strengths of Introverts in the Workplace was a number one bestseller in Taiwan and on the Top Ten List for 20 weeks. Jill has over 15 years of experience working in cross-disciplinary marketing across sectors including working for major league baseball teams, the US Government, long-term medical care providers international business, and international public welfare strategy consultants.
Jill is also an extreme introvert, who has been working remotely long before the pandemic started and long before working at home was popular.
Key Takeaways: [3:15] Jill shares a brief synopsis of her career up until today. [4:48] Jill talks about her book Quiet is a Superpower. [6:45] Jill explains why energy is the most important asset for an introvert. [9:21] Questions or commands? [11:02] Why does Jill state in her book that introverts are more compassionate? [14:15] Jill explains why being on stage is not the hardest part for an introvert. [16:45] Jill talks about how it feels to frequently receive many messages from strangers. [19:53] Jill shares about her portable comfort zone. [23:15] Personality is at the center of diversity. [23:49] What are the negative stereotypes for introverts? [26:30] Jill shares tips for people working with introverts. [28:37] Flexibility creates spaces that are comfortable for anyone, not just introverts. [29:53] Jill talks about the US predominantly extroverted culture and how it limits the contribution of introverts. [32:42] How does culture support or inhibit personality? [35:55] We are not so different, we just need a better way of working with each other. [36:31] Nate shares the top 3 highlights of an insightful conversation with Jill Chang.
Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Jill Chang Quiet Is a Superpower: The Secret Strengths of Introverts in the Workplace, Jill Chang
Tweetables: “Introverts are better listeners than talkers.” #oncompassion “Introverts are more concerned about what people think about them, so it becomes easier for them to step into other’s shoes.” #oncompassion “Your energy is one of your most valuable assets.” #oncompassion | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | Heart-Based Leadership with Mark Crowley | 00:37:41 | |
Is the human heart just an organ that pumps blood? Or does it have a brain of its own? Is it just a metaphor for human connection? Or does it actually impact the energy around us? Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Mark C. Crowley, who has dedicated his career to figuring this out and has discovered unique concepts that will surprise you, challenge you, validate your experience, and invite you to consider so much more than you ever imagined. Mark’s passion for leadership was ahead of his time, and his message needs to be shared. Mark spent 25 years in the financial services industry, and he had the chance to observe and experience plenty of leadership styles, some did not work, but he showed more interest in what actually worked. There was something about his own way of leading that seemed to get good results, so he began exploring what others were doing. After many years of studying and practicing, he became an expert in heart-based leadership. Mark is an international consultant, speaker, coach, and author, helping leaders and their companies unlock the power of leading from the heart. Mark talks in this episode about the second edition of his book: Lead From The Heart: Transformational Leadership For The 21st Century, which brings tons of new resources and stories.
Key Takeaways: [3:08] Where did Mark acquire his passion for heart-based leadership? [8:59] What did Mark notice about how leadership was approached? What is the problem with the current methods of leadership? [11:55] What is the heart? What role does it play? How does the heart relate to leadership? [15:18] Mark explains the connection between the heart and the mind. [17:23] Mark talks about shocking research that he found. [20:30] What is the science proving that if we lead from the heart and make real connections with people, that would improve their performance and how they feel at work? [24:27] People are valuable, capable, and responsible. [24:46] Mark talks about compassion and leadership. [27:45] Mark highlights some particular strategies from his book. [32:28] Mark shares a piece of knowledge about positive emotions that the world needs to know. [35:18] Dr. Nate shares the top three takeaways from a fantastic conversation with Mark.
Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Mark C Crowley Lead From The Heart: Transformational Leadership For The 21st Century, Mark C Crowley
Tweetables: “Feelings and emotions drive our behavior, we think we are rational beings, but we are not.” #oncompassion
“We are hard-wired to reciprocate.” #oncompassion
“Compassion is a potent motivator for people.” #oncompassion
“Let people marinate in positive emotions, which sets them up for optimal performance.” #oncompassion | |||
| 01 Dec 2024 | Trust And Inspire Leadership: Stephen Covey With David Kasperson | 00:55:20 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes the most trusted authorities on trust and leadership, Stephen M.R. Covey and David Kasperson. In today’s conversation, they discuss their new book Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others and explore the intersection between their work and compassionate accountability.
Key Takeaways: [1:20] Dr. Nate introduces Stephen M. R. Covey. [2:07] Dr. Nate presents David Kasperson. [3:30] How did Stephen conclude that the world of work has changed, but our leadership style hasn’t? [5:28] What does it mean leaders can create conditions where people can flourish? [6:30] David and Stephen discuss three leadership styles: authoritarian command and control, enlightened command and control, and trust and inspire leadership. [9:43] What is different now than 20 years ago regarding what motivates people? [13:02] Stephen and David address the five fundamental beliefs and behaviors of Trust and Inspire Leadership. [13:43] The most important belief is to realize the greatness inside every person. [16:03] Stephen and David discuss the importance of vulnerability in leadership. [21:13] Dr. Nate dives deep into the concept of coping role models. [23:21] Stephen and David talk about the power of modeling. [25:22] David explains the difference between being trustworthy and trusting. [31:35] Stephen highlights the importance of starting with trust. [33:03] How do trust and inspire leaders approach conflict? [35:56] David discusses the heart, head, and hands in leadership. [38:55] Stephen shares how people are inspired. [40:48] How did Stephen and David become more challenged to upgrade their mindset in leadership behaviors? [46:16] Stephen shares his mantra, “My passion is your potential.” [47:12] Stephen addressed the alignment between the concepts of trust and inspire and compassionate accountability. [50:29] David discusses the importance of holding someone accountable. [51:30] What next step would David and Stephen like people to take after listening to this podcast?
Mentioned in this episode: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element
Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others, Stephen M.R. Coveyand David Kasperson
Tweetables: “9 out of 10 organizations still have a “command and control” leadership style” #oncompassion
“People are 14 times more likely to be engaged when they trust their leader.” #oncompassion
“You cannot mandate creativity; you have to be inspired.” #oncompassion
“People don’t want to be managed; people want to be led, trusted, and inspired.” #oncompassion
“The job of a leader is to try to unleash people’s potential.” #oncompassion
“Leaders first model the behavior and make it safe for others to follow.” #oncompassion
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| 01 Aug 2022 | Investing in the Whole Person as a Leader with Rob McKenna | 01:02:55 | |
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Rob McKenna, PhD to today’s episode. He was named one of the top 30 most influential I/O psychologists, he is a TedEd speaker and features in Forbes. Dr. McKenna is the founder of WiLD Leader Inc and The WiLD Leader Foundation, as well as the creator of the WiLD Toolkit. Dr. McKenna’s research and coaching with thousands of leaders across corporate, not-for-profit, and university settings have given him insight into the real and gritty experience of leadership. His clients have included the Boeing Company, Microsoft, Heineken, Foster Farms, the United Way, Alaska Airlines, and Children’s Hospital. He is the author of numerous articles and chapters on leadership character, calling, effectiveness, and leadership under pressure. His latest book, Composed: The Heart and Science of Leading Under Pressure focuses on the specific strategies leaders can use to stay true to themselves and connected to others when it matters most.
Key Takeaways: [3:13] What are some of the most formative influences on Dr. McKenna’s journey? [5:52] Dr. McKenna talks about his motivation to study I/O psychology. [7:35] What is WiLD Leaders? Whole and Intentional Leader Development. [8:30] Dr. McKenna explains what the WiLD Toolkit is. [10:20] Dr. McKenna talks about the genesis of his newest book. [13:45] How does pressure impact people? [14:26] Dr. McKenna talks about the importance of efficacy. [18:50] Thinkers and feelers can both be beneficial but can also become a liability. [22:22] “Stop trying to be interesting and start trying to be interested.” [22:38] Dr. McKenna explains the difference between empathy and perspective taking. [27:40] Selfishness looks different for different people. [28:41] “Human beings are the only species who speed up when lost”, Dr. McKenna explains his quote from the book [31:26] Dr. McKenna talks about the distinction between blame and grace and how it applies to the responsibility as a leader. [35:41] Dr. McKenna explains the difference between peace-keeper and truth-seeker. [37:26] Dr. McKenna shares ‘the secret sauce’: a sense of purpose. [43:13] Readiness beats potential. [47:20] Humans make mistakes, how we relate to our failures is a crucially important aspect. Dr. McKenna shares his personal perspective on faith and human failure. [53:30] Dr. Nate and Dr. McKenna talk about role models. [56:28] Is there anything on Dr. McKenna’s mind that he feels the world needs to know? [1:01:14] Dr. Nate shares his top three takeaways from an inspiring and energizing conversation with Dr. McKenna.
Mentioned in this episode:
Tweetables: “Pressure impacts people in three fundamental ways: thinking, feeling and doing.” #oncompassion
“You can’t sacrifice something you don’t have.” #oncompassion
“The emotional side is the least promoted in leadership development.” #oncompassion
“Worry less about what people are thinking of you and worry more about what they think about themselves.” #oncompassion
“The person who has the most capacity to lead within any system is the one who can express himself with the least amount of blame.” #oncompassion | |||