Podcasts about awakening compassion

How to Manage the Emotional Toll of Animal Advocacy by Dr Tani Khara at AnimalFreeScienceAdvocacy.org Self-care is the ability to remain empathetic to others, without suffering from compassion fatigue. Learn some tips in today's episode, written by Dr Tani Khara at AnimalFreeScienceAdvocacy.org.au  ====================== Original post: https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/how-to-manage-the-emotional-toll-of-animal-advocacy/  ====================== Related Episodes/Resources: Our Honor Veterinarians: https://www.ourhonor.org/ Non profit whose goal is to create an organized network of veterinary professionals who are able to formally challenge unethical institutionalized systems and amplify the voices of those who have been marginalized. Vegan Trauma:  859: 5 Keys to Thriving Emotionally as a Vegan https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/859-5-keys-to-thriving-emotionally-as-a-vegan-by-angela-crawford-phd-at-mainstreetvegancom 738: [Part 2] Why Vegans WON'T Tell You They're Vegan https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/738-part-2-why-vegans-wont-tell-you-theyre-vegan-the-other-side-of-vegan-stigma-by-emily-moran-barwick-at-bitesizeveganorg  737: [Part 1] Why Vegans WON'T Tell You They're Vegan https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/737-part-1-why-vegans-wont-tell-you-theyre-vegan-by-emily-moran-barwick-at-bitesizeveganorg  555: Awakening Compassion https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/555-awakening-compassion-by-angela-crawford-at-mainstreetvegancom 166: Vystopia: The Anguish of Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World  https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/166-vystopia-the-anguish-of-being-vegan-in-a-non-vegan-world-by-michael-ofei-at-theminimalistvegancom 66: The Vegan's Trauma https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/66-the-vegans-trauma-by-dr-shiri-raz-at-all-creaturesorg    Veterinarians: 581: As A Vet, I Would Protect All Animals from Harm—But The Law Won't Let Me https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/581-as-a-vet-i-would-protect-all-animals-from-harmbut-the-law-wont-let-me-by-celeste-esser-at-plant-based-news-posted-at-all-creaturesorg 467: A Bovine Sophie's Choice by Holly Cheever DVM https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/467-a-bovine-sophies-choice-by-holly-cheever-dvm-at-action-for-animals-posted-at-all-creaturesorg  308: ‘A Veterinary Student Receives an F for Following Her Conscience' and ‘A Guide to Conscientious Objection' https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/308-a-veterinary-student-receives-an-f-for-following-her-conscience-and-a-guide-to-conscientious-objection-by-ourhonororg =========================== Animal-Free Science Advocacy (AFSA) Vision: “A future where no animals are harmed in the name of science, and scientific progress is advanced through animal-free research methods” Why? Research data obtained from animal experimentation and extrapolated to human conditions is unreliable and ineffective, and delays progress for human health. Animal-based research and teaching represents unnecessarily cruel, empirically compromised and unethical treatment of non-consenting sentient beings. The replacement of animals with validated non-animal methods will facilitate scientifically reliable, effective, empirically valid research outcomes. AFSA recognises that some research, such as observation of wild animals for conservation purposes, is non-invasive, and that in some circumstances, veterinary research or training can be conducted without harm to animals. Whilst we advocate for animal-free research, we accept that under very limited conditions, animal use may be permissible, when in the interests of the individual animal/s used in such research. Put simply, they disagree with any harmful use of animals in science What is ‘harmful use'? Any use of animals that cause pain, suffering, distress, or lasting negative impact, including death—without any clear benefit to the animals themselves. Note: even if the research conducted is not considered harmful, the laboratory environment itself can cause suffering and the prevention of natural behaviors and thus be detrimental. ====================== FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@plantbasedbriefing     Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GONW0q2EDJMzqhuwuxdCF?si=2a20c247461d4ad7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-based-briefing/id1562925866 Your podcast app of choice: https://pod.link/1562925866 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plant-based-briefing/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedbriefing/      #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #veterinarians #animalcare #vettech #animaladvocate #vegantrauma #vystopia

Dan is the best-selling author of four books: “Lead. Care. Win.”, “Open to Think”, “The Purpose Effect”, and “Flat Army”. A renowned speaker, Dan has presented at four different TED events and also writes for Forbes and Harvard Business Review. Dan is an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria, Gustavson School of Business and has garnered more than 20 industry awards over his career. He is also a huge fan of Canadian band “The Tragically Hip”.Employee engagement has been stuck at sad, low levels ever since pollsters have been measuring it. And each year, leaders are tasked with bringing levels up, but how? My friend Dan Pontefract, leadership strategist, culture change expert, speaker, Tragically Hip superfan (if you're Canadian, you'll understand this), and best-selling author of four books, joins us today to share his thoughts on how you can make Work and Life Bloom…no coincidence, that's the title of his newest book… “Work-Life Bloom”. Dan suggests we have been getting leadership's definition wrong, largely because of three big myths: Work-life balance is a zero-sum game, the invitation for authenticity has only been lip service, and focusing on employee engagement has been a complete miss.CHAPTERS00:03:23 Book origins00:07:01 A sense of agency and autonomy00:10:45 Speaking up when necessary00:13:34 The 4 Personas00:17:48 Leaders getting involved00:26:44 Are we expecting too much of our leaders?00:31:16 What is the perception of leaders?00:36:27 Dan's overarching goalLINKSGallupBlessing/WhiteAon HewittGallup - Employee EngagementWorld Health Organization - Burn-out an "occupational phenomenon"Dr. Vivek H. MurthyEagle ConsultingBritish Columbia Institute of TechnologyTelus Mobility“Awakening Compassion at Work” by Monica Worline and Jane Dutton - Goodreads“Work-Life Bloom: How to Nurture a Team that Flourishes” by Dan Pontefract - GoodreadsIMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)Someone looking defeated - Envato ElementsSomeone using a stationary bike -CanvaLeader and employee talking -CanvaWork-Life Bloom Model - credit Dan PontefractDr. Vivek H. Murthy - credit TwitterFlower blooming - Envato ElementsTwo ropes intertwining - CanvaPeople working in cubicles - Envato ElementsA cross-section of an iceberg - credit“Awakening Compassion at Work” by Monica Worline and Jane Dutton - credit Goodreads“Work-Life Bloom: How to Nurture a Team that...

#zenbuddhism #tamilzenstory #zenstory #tamilpodcast "Awakening Compassion: The Transformative Power of Love and Liberation" is a Tamil podcast that delves into the profound concept of compassion and its ability to bring about personal and societal transformation. In this podcast, we explore the essence of compassion, its deep connection with love and liberation, and how it can enrich our lives and the world around us. Join us on a captivating journey as we explore the teachings of wisdom traditions and share inspiring stories that highlight the transformative power of compassion. Through insightful discussions, practical tools, and guided meditations, we aim to awaken the dormant seeds of compassion within each listener. Discover how compassion can heal wounds, bridge divides, and foster a sense of interconnectedness. Explore the ways in which acts of kindness and empathy can create a ripple effect of positive change, both within ourselves and in the communities we inhabit. Whether you are seeking personal growth, inner peace, or a deeper understanding of the human experience, this podcast invites you to embark on a path of self-discovery, rooted in the power of compassion. Let us unlock the potential within us to cultivate a more compassionate and loving world. Tune in to "Awakening Compassion: The Transformative Power of Love and Liberation" and embark on a journey of self-transformation and profound connection. Subscribe now to join our community of compassionate souls and embrace the path of love, liberation, and awakening. Check out my Website for book summaries: https://simplifyyourlife.in/ Check out My udemy Courses in Tamil: Master Video Editing using Premiere Pro: https://www.udemy.com/course/video-editing-using-adobe-premiere-pro-cc-in-tamil How to create an online course in Tamil: https://www.udemy.com/course/passive-income-how-to-create-an-online-course-in-tamil --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vinod-kj/message

Awakening Compassion by Angela Crawford at MainStreetVegan.com Original post: https://mainstreetvegan.com/awakening-compassion-by-angela-crawford-ph-d-mvlce/  20 Reasons Why Compassion is Important: https://positivepsychology.com/why-is-compassion-important/ Related Episodes: 66: The Vegan's Trauma by Dr. Shiri Raz at All-Creatures.org 166: Vystopia: The Anguish of Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World 311: What Vegans See -  A Post for Non-Vegans   Angela Crawford's website: https://angelacrawfordphd.com/    Main Street Vegan Academy is the premier training & certification program for Vegan coaches. Their mission is to encourage the adoption and maintenance of a positive vegan lifestyle and a health-promoting diet, geared to the needs and preferences of the individual, for the purpose of creating a just world for all beings and protecting this planet. Founder Victoria Moran went vegan in 1983; overcame a binge-eating disorder; in 1985 wrote Compassion the Ultimate Ethic, the first book about Vegan philosophy and practice to come from an actual publisher; raised a Vegan daughter; wrote 12 additional books and has another on the way; and appeared twice on Oprah. Learn more at https://MainStreetVegan.com   How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop    Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing   #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #compassion #vystopia #vegantrauma     

In today's episode of the Happiness Squad podcast, Anil and Ashish continue their interview with Jane Dutton and Monica Worline, co-authors of Awakening Compassion at Work. They explore the potential for cultivating thriving cultures and discuss the importance of compassion in organizations.Jane, a dedicated PhD and University Professor, promotes human flourishing through her involvement with the Center for Positive Organization and Compassion Lab. Monica, a PhD holder and Faculty Director at the Center for Positive Organizations, advocates for compassionate practices and is the founder of EnlivenWork.In part one, they discussed Jane's flourishing triangle, a powerful conversation around positive connections, meaning and emotions. In this episode, they delve into the core themes of their book, highlighting the need for organizations to acknowledge and alleviate suffering. Awakening compassion at work means recognizing and responding to suffering with empathy, fostering both individual and organizational well-being.Jane and Monica emphasize the integration of love and compassion into daily practices for organizations to thrive. They share practical tips for facing challenges and stress, including reframing situations with positive intent and developing resilience.Join Anil, Ashish, Jane, and Monica in this enlightening episode as they continue to explore the transformative power of compassion in organizations, fostering a harmonious and thriving work environment. What You'll Learn in this Show:Why organizations should awaken their capacity to respond to suffering with compassion to support high performance and alleviate distress.Love and compassion are integral to high-performing organizations and should be integrated into daily practices.Practical tips for facing challenges and stress.Valuable insights into creating harmonious and compassionate work environments that benefit individuals and organizations.And so much more...Resources:Reflectedbestselfexercise.com Awakeningcompassionatwork.com Enlivenwork.com Compassionlab.com Center for Positive OrganizationMonicaworline.com Happinesssquad.com My Happiness Squad InstagramAshish Kothari LinkedInAnil Ramjiani LinkedInHappiness Squad Youtube ChannelBooks:Hardwired for Happiness: 9 Proven Practices to Overcome Stress and Live Your Best Life

Flourishing within organizations holds the key to unlocking tremendous value. Imagine if you can deliver optimal functioning and enable your team to feel deeply alive and fire on all cylinders. That is a powerful feeling. In today's episode of the Happiness Squad podcast, Anil and Ashish sit down with two distinguished guests, Jane Dutton and Monica Worline, co-authors of "Awakening Compassion at Work," to explore and unveil the potential for cultivating thriving cultures.Jane, a dedicated PhD and University Professor, is committed to fostering human flourishing at work. As a co-founder of the Center for Positive Organization and a founding member of Compassion Lab, she provides valuable resources for leaders and managers seeking to apply positive organizational scholarship, including her book "How to Be a Positive Leader."Monica, a leading advocate for compassionate practices in organizations, holds a PhD and serves as the Faculty Director for Engaged Learning and Innovation at the Center for Positive Organizations, University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. She is also the Executive Director of Compassion Lab and the founder and CEO of EnlivenWork, an idea incubator that cultivates courageous thinking and compassionate leadership.In this episode, Jane and Monica share profound insights on flourishing and nurturing thriving cultures. They delve into the vital components of positive connections, meaning, and emotions within the workplace. Furthermore, they shed light on the transformative influence of awakening compassion at work, introducing practical tools such as the "reflected best self" exercise for personal development.Tune in to learn how you can unlock the true potential of positive flourishing within your organization! What You'll Learn in this Show:Jane's flourishing triangle and Monica's “Reflected Best Self” exercise.Stories about how we have impacted others can increase our awareness of our strengths and their impact.How positive connections can be built through short interactions and connections with others.How personal experiences shape our understanding of flourishing, including the power of community and its constraints.Why organizations should awaken their capacity to respond to suffering with compassion to support high performance and alleviate distress.And so much more...Resources:Reflectedbestselfexercise.com Awakeningcompassionatwork.com Enlivenwork.com Compassionlab.com Center for Positive OrganizationMonicaworline.com Happinesssquad.com My Happiness Squad InstagramAshish Kothari LinkedInAnil Ramjiani LinkedInHappiness Squad...

Taking a look at Jesus' parable of the 11th hour laborers and allowing it to expose hidden areas of fear and awaken compassion for the lost. Sermon by Ryan Hall.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with ChangeMaker, Justin Levy, Executive Director of Conscious Alliance, who shares some of his powerful and inspirational story of managing through hardships, including Cerebral Palsy, enduring 14 surgeries, being in and out of wheelchairs, having to learn how to walk four times before graduating high school, and severe dyslexia, to seek out his purpose and become the Executive Director of a national nonprofit bringing healthy food into underserved communities and fusing music with opportunities to make a positive impact. During the interview, Justin discusses some of his formative experiences in grade school and how a counselor and then a school trip changed the trajectory of his life, he talks about why and how he got involved in Conscious Alliance, how the nonprofit has grown to become a movement and the importance of their efforts and impact. He shares a number of ways individuals can awaken compassion to find their purpose and make a difference, as well, and highlights an easy way to join in the fight against hunger. ENTER TO WIN: Join Conscious Alliance in the fight against hunger! Complete 3 actions to be entered for a chance to win 2 Tickets to any 2023 Live Nation show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (contest ends 3/31/23): https://consciousalliance.org/pages/take-action Learn more about Justin Levy and Conscious Alliance by visiting https://consciousalliance.org. About Justin Levy: Justin Levy has served as Executive Director of Conscious Alliance since 2012. His focus on expanding the organization's distribution capabilities resulted in the acquisition of a national distribution center and headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado in 2020, as well as the launch of new and innovative programs to accelerate delivery and impact. Levy has made food quality a priority, improving the health and nutrition standards of donated foods. Levy's focus lies heavily on serving the Native American and youth communities through seeking donations, as well as implementing gardening programs that align with community culture. On a personal note, Levy's story of overcoming a life of unique challenges is content-worthy all on its own. With Cerebral Palsy and severe dyslexia, Levy works with his limitations to bring a fierce spirit to support others. Levy has had 14 surgeries, has been in and out of wheelchairs, and has endured thousands of hours of painful physical therapy – and he had to learn how to walk four different times before finishing high school. Due to the hardships he has endured throughout his life, Levy is unable to read or drive. As a highly functioning Executive Director, where he lacks in creating spreadsheets and emails, he makes up for tenfold through inspiration, facilitating a powerful organizational culture, and cultivating meaningful partnerships through strong relationships. Levy holds a degree in Service-Learning Program Development from Warren Wilson College. NOTEWORTHY AWARDS: 2021 Industry Leader & Community Champ Award by Naturally Boulder Top 25 Influential Young Professionals in ColoradoBiz GenXYZ Awards 40 Under 40 by BizWest Arthur M. Bannerman Memorial Leadership Award by Warren Wilson College Frederick G. Ohler Service Award by Warren Wilson College

Dr. Jane Dutton is a cofounder of the Center for Positive Organizations and leader in the field of Positive Organizational Scholarship. Jane has shared her passion and expertise in creating thriving organizations as a professor and researcher at Michigan Ross School of Business, and as a published author of over 100 articles and book chapters, 13 edited books, and two of her own books: Energize your Workplace: How to Build and Sustain High Quality Connections at Work and Awakening Compassion at Work (with Monica Worline). Jane's work has focused on the power of high quality connections to increase both individual and organizational capabilities, as well as how compassion, resilience, and energy can be a meaningful part of organizational cultures.In this episode, Jane talks with Elizabeth and Dana about how seemingly small social connections can dramatically improve our wellbeing, and how compassion is a vital, yet sometimes overlooked, resource in organizations. She shares examples and ideas on how to leverage the power of high quality connections and compassion in any workplace. Full show notes are available at www.teacherfanclub.com

"Positive Organisational Scholarship: From Suffering to Flourishing!” - Leaders for Humanity with Jane Dutton and Monica Worline. Jane is a Distinguished University Professor Emerita of Business Administration and Psychology at the University of Michigan. Her research and expertise lies at the intersection of strategy, management and organizations, and psychology. She is a dedicated teacher who has won numerous teaching awards and gained a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Management, and she is Co-Founder of the Positive Organizational Scholarship Movement and Center for Positive Organisations at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Jane has published over 100 articles and book chapters, edited 13 books and written two books for managers called Energize your Workplace: How to Build and Sustain High Quality Connections at Work and Awakening Compassion at Work, jointly with Monica Worline. Monica is CEO of Enliven Work, a social benefit corporation established as an innovation partner of the Center for Positive Organizations. She is also Faculty Director of Engaged Learning and Innovation at Center for Positive Organizations, and Research Scientist at Stanford University Center for Compassion and Altruism Research. Moreover, Jane is co-founder of Compassion Lab, of which Monica is executive director. The goal of the Lab is to create a new vision of organizations as sites for the development and expression of compassion. Co-hosted as always by: Antoinette Weibel and Otti Vogt The Leaders for Humanity series is part of the #goodorganisations project (for further info see https://goodorganisations.com) and intends to offer a critical dialogue with "wise" thought and action leaders, related to key questions in the domain of individual, organisational and societal transformation. Its main intent is to develop critical thinking and deeper reflection by bringing together multiple perspectives - across philosophy, psychology, sociology, management science, complexity - in an open and collaborative inquiry. During our interview we examine three critical questions: a) What is good? What is a good society? b) How can we craft good organisations? c) How can we as leaders or organisational citizens become good, and enable positive change? We publish an exclusive set of recommended materials to the followers of the series prior to each episode. Please visit the Good Organisations LinkedIn page and https://goodorganisations.com/leadersforhumanity for more details. In addition, we publish opinion pieces and further reflections on our Medium page at https://medium.com/@goodorganisations. You can also join the conversation on our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/LeadersForHumanity/ #GoodOrganisations #LeadersforHumanity #UniteforGood #Leadership #Transformation #BusinessEthics #Philosophy #Business #PersonalDevelopment

Meditation: Compassion Practice – Tonglen - Our deepest wisdom and purest actions arise out of open-hearted presence. This meditation, “Awakening Compassion,” is drawn from the Tibetan tradition and carries us home to the vastness of loving presence (re-mastered from the 2013 IMCW fall 7-day silent retreat).

Venture under Maharajji's blanket as Willie Katinowsky, author of “Spiritual as F*ck”returns to the show. We discuss compassion, Buddha, the judgmental mind, spiritual community, social media and how it all relates to our spiritual awakening. “Judgment comes, in part, out of your own fear. You judge other people because you're not comfortable in your own being. By judging, you find out where you stand in relation to other people.” - Ram Dass Willie is the author of Spiritual as F*ck and a teacher of yoga and meditation, currently in the Reading Pennsylvania area. His book is a relatable tale of navigating the realm of spirituality from a skeptical viewpoint. He also wrote this in the third person, which is kind of weird. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952352061/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_api_glt_fabc_B0Q489MP6M25CPQKYFY6 “Attachment is the strongest block to realization.” - Neem Karoli Baba Maharajji --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/baba-here-love/support

We endure a greater sense of meaning, enjoyment, and connection to and from life when we are living with an open-heart and a sense of compassion. I'm confident that we can all relate to being in a experience in which we felt deeply connected to and caring for those around us, and just how inherently fulfilling this is. Awakening IS the opening of the heart and awakening of a sense of compassion. Cultivating this sense can be done with practice. Here's my experience with being in this intention and a specific practice for how we may do so.  

This session is dedicated to my teacher, Tina Porter, and her family; and our Asian brothers and sisters. Tonglen is 'taking and sending' meditation. We draw the suffering or pain of another into our hearts and send them relief. It awakens compassion and connects us to others. When we are able to hold the suffering of another, we deepen our capacity to love and experience life fully. "Compassion is not the relationship between the healer and the wounded. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity." -Pema ChodronSupport the Porter/Huber Family-Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/3f3eb670Become a member of Tina Porter Yoga: https://tinaporteryoga.com/I greatly appreciate your support. If you would like to make a donation you can do so here:DONATE NOWI love to hear from you! Contact me HERE.Follow me on Social MediaInstagram @mollyrobinsonhealingFacebook @mollyrobinsonhealingVisit my website www.mollyrobinsonhealing.comSpecial thanks to Ashlyn McKnight for creating the music.Thank you to my teachers and sources of inspiration:Tina PorterColy VulpianniJoAnne PalladinoPema ChodronThe Way Of Mastery (Shanti Christo Foundation)

Radical Acceptance Pt.5: Awakening Compassion - With Ogun Holder 2/7/21 by Unity On The River

In this month’s guided practice, we offer Yoga Nidra, the sleep of the yogis.The practice of Yoga Nidra dates back thousands of years and was developed to invoke a deep meditative state so that the practitioner may gather soma nectar for rejuvenation and immortality. Today, Yoga Nidra has drawn a lot of interest for its ability to relax the body’s stress response. Many people who practice Yoga Nidra regularly experience reduced anxiety and depression along with better nighttime sleep and overall improved feelings of wellbeing. In this practice, Jen guides you to invite radical self-acceptance and awaken to boundless compassion, invoking the ancient Tibetan mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum.”~Skillful Means Podcast offers these guided practices to help you deepen into your yoga and mindfulness journey. We welcome your comments. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, send us a note at feedback@skillfulmeanspodcast.com, or leave us a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/skillfulmeanspodcast. You can get in touch with Jen directly at https://sati.yoga where she offers yoga and mindfulness classes, workshops, trainings, and IFS coaching.

All five co-hosts grab some tea, full of compassion for one another, to talk about awakening compassion. The conversation begins with definitions and connections to spirituality. Since everyone thinks compassion is a good thing, co-hosts wonder how we become more compassionate. By awakening? By watering a seed inside of ourselves? Through training?  The conversation turns to a Christianity informed by compassion. Allen brings Tibetan Buddhism and tonglen breathing practice into the space. Bonnie brings in an Orthodox Christian breathing practice. Connecting breath and compassion, co-hosts discuss the possibility of a compassion-centered Christianity. It turns out compassion is a rather divisive, controversial idea within Christianity. Co-hosts’ formation and evolving Christian identity become exposed in interesting ways. Co-hosts realize the effects of being formed within Christianity communities that disavow Christ’s vulnerability and woundedness are still present in them. The episode closes with a rousing round of Sound Charades. It’s obvious the cups of tea (and perhaps, compassion) have grown cold as co-hosts compete to the bitter, disputed end.     Conversation on Awakening Compassion (00:59) Sound Charades Segment (55:12) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation, Awakening Compassion The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe by Richard Rohr (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Saint Francis of Assisi (Wiki) Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time: The Historical Jesus and the Heart of Contemporary Faith by Marcus J. Borg (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Tonglen Matthew 25:31-46 NRSV - The Sheep and the Goats Park J Palmer (American author, educator, and activist) Wage Peace by Judyth Hill (Poem) Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living by Pema Chodron (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) From Our Sound Charades Segment Word Generator SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you. IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn. Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker, Pandora and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Scholars, consultants, teachers, and researchers Monica Worline and Jane Dutton are co-authors of the book Awakening Compassion at Work. Monica and Jane are co-founders of the CompassionLab, the world's leading collaboratory for research on compassion and work organizations. Working together for more than fifteen years, Monica and Jane offer key insights regarding the value of compassion for addressing pain people bring into the workplace and pain that is created in the conduct of daily work. Monica and Jane teach and consult with leaders, managers, students, and change agents in a variety of organizations who are striving to awaken compassion in their work lives. For more on Monica and Jane, including their background and the important work they are doing please check out https://awakeningcompassionatwork.comIn this episode we explore: The stories behind how Monica and Jane got interested in studying, researching, and teaching compassion.The 4 parts of compassionTraining compassion - looking at compassion as a skill that can be developedThe importance of noticing suffering and how to do so in organizationsHow, and why, the stories we tell ourselves about other people amplify (or hinder) our ability to be compassionateThe business case for compassionWays to build compassion into processes, roles, and routines within organizationsAnd more!Enjoying the show? Please take a moment and rate the Courageous Life on iTunes. Looking for more resources or references from the show? Check out the show notes for this episode at www.joshuasteinfeldt.comMore about Monica Worline: Monica C. Worline, Ph.D., is founder and CEO of EnlivenWork, an innovation organization that teaches businesses and others how to tap into courageous thinking, compassionate leadership, and the curiosity to bring their best work to life. She is a research scientist at Stanford University's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and Executive Director of CompassionLab, the world's leading research collaboratory focused on compassion at work. Monica holds a lectureship at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and is affiliate faculty at the Center for Positive Organizations.More about Jane Dutton: Jane E. Dutton, Ph.D., is the Robert L. Kahn Distinguished University Professor of Business Administration and Psychology at the Ross School of Business. She is a co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizations, and passionate about cultivating human flourishing at work. Her research focuses on compassion, job crafting, high quality connections, and meaning making at work.  She has written over 100 articles and published 13 books, including How to be a Positive Leader: Small Actions, Big Impact.Thanks for listening!Support the show

Dr. Monica Worline is the founder and CEO of EnlivenWork, an organization that teaches other organizations how to use compassionate leadership to humanize and energize the workplace. In addition, she is a research scientist and the Executive Director of Compassion Lab. Her book, Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power That Elevates People and Organizations, is a practical guide to practicing compassion on the job. She joins Marcel to discuss the book and how its principles apply to all organizations. Compassion is often misunderstood as a four-part human experience which unfolds in relation to suffering or pain. The four parts are: notice someone’s pain; interpret their pain as worth one’s time, attention and action; empathize; and take action to alleviate or address the pain. Marcel adds that people believe the fourth step is the most crucial since they think that true compassion is removing the burden from someone’s shoulders.  [7:29] Kindness and compassion are often mixed up together. The key differentiator, Monica says, is that kindness is a voluntary activity that helps another person flourish, whether there is suffering or not. [9:10] Humans have an innate instinct to help those who are suffering, but we unlearn it through institutions and/or family structures. [12:58] There is a cultural and normative bias built into the word ‘compassion’ as it is most often associated with words like ‘nurture’ and ‘care.’ These connotations make compassion seem like “women’s work” and only fit for caregiving institutions, Monica argues. This may hold people back from speaking about or practicing compassion in the workplace for fear of being perceived as ‘weak’ or ‘soft.’ [17:44] Companies lose billions of dollars every month due to a lack of compassion, Monica says. Marcel shares his experience in a toxic work environment where he was sent to the ER due to stress-related back pain. [20:17] Commitment and retention are two major benefits of building a compassionate culture at work. Compassion is essential in the trial and error world of the innovation industry. [25:44] A powerhouse leader is someone who prioritizes connecting with human beings over strategic aims. [31:00] Leaders should make space in their organizations for compassion so that it becomes part of the fabric of the organization. This can be designed within the organization’s networks, roles, routines, and culture. [33:23] The main obstacle to interpersonal compassion is fear: we fear giving compassion because we believe we would be perceived as weak, and we fear receiving it because we believe we would be taken advantage of. [41:33] Monica shares a sociological theory that argues that people will take advantage of you at any given opportunity. Western capitalism is rooted in this theory; the structure of the economic system is based on it. As such, leaders born into this system are more inclined to lead through fear. [43:16] Resources Dr. Monica C. Worline on LinkedIn | Facebook CompassionLab.com Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power That Elevates People and Organizations

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Paul Atkins about building effective prosocial groups. Dr Paul Atkins co-developed the Prosocial process which draws upon the psychology of behavior change as well as political, economic and evolutionary science to improve cooperation within and between groups. Paul’s work has been published in the world’s leading management and psychology journals. His latest book “Prosocial: Using Evolutionary Science to Build Productive, Equitable, and Collaborative Groups” has been described as "groundbreaking”, and "chock full of clear steps" (Jane Dutton, author of Awakening Compassion at Work). It is " essential reading for anyone who works with people in group settings, and who is committed to helping these groups to be their best.” says Susan David (author of Emotional Agility). Episode links at https://neshnikolic.com/podcast/paul-atkins

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Today I'm really excited to have Monica Worline and Jane Dutton on the podcast, co-authors of the new book Awakening Compassion at Work: the Quiet Power That Elevates People and Organizations. Monica Worline, Ph.D., is founder and CEO of EnlivenWork. She is also a research scientist at Stanford University Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and executive director of Compassion Lab. Jane Dutton, Ph.D., is the Robert L Kahn distinguished University professor of business administration and psychology and cofounder of the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. She's also a founding member of Compassion Lab. A central thread in their work is that business has become dehumanized and impersonal. "One of the things that we're seeing as technology takes over more of our work spaces is there's an expectation that people are always available and always on, but that is driving out some of the human connection of work. " Increased busyness, workplace pressures and the distractions of technology increase our attentional load and handicap us from being able to notice the need for acts of compassion. The two define compassion in a way that is distinct from most psychologists. That is, their definition is a 4-step process: Noticing Interpreting (Making sense of human suffering) Feeling Acting (Responding to human suffering) In our conversation we unpack what each of these stages entails as well as addressing male vs. female values in the workplace, the role of the "toxin handler" in the ecosystem, why goal-oriented people should consider working on the culture of compassion at work, how to tackle the short term vs. long term horizon challenges of business when building compassionate cultures, and how organizations have become obstacles to compassion at work. We can only alleviate what we pay attention to.  The demanding culture of work organizations can drive out our capacity to notice the human state of other people. Through their book and speaking, Dutton and Worline hope to empower change agents in a host of settings. We hope that you leave this episode with a newfound sense of the importance of compassion and with multiple languages to convince others in your organizations to enforce and devote resources to it. Jane and Monica also bring a variety of examples that really crystallize these ideas. It was an honor to speak with these two, and we hope you enjoy the podcast! Related Links Awakening Compassion at Work Paper on the 8 different characteristics often referred to as "empathy" (mentioned) [Resource] Work of Paul Gilbert on the compassionate mind (fear of compassion scale) (mentioned) [Book] Toxic Emotions at Work Peter Frost (mentioned)

Monica Worline is the founder and CEO of EnlivenWork, an organization that teaches businesses how to use compassionate leadership to enliven, or humanize and energize, the work they do. She is also a research scientist at Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, Executive Director of CompassionLab -- the world’s leading research collaboratory focused on compassion in the workplace -- a lecturer at the Ross School of Business, and co-author of Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power that Elevates People and Organizations. Monica spoke with Stew about the impact compassion can have on improving both employees’ lives and business performance. Monica describes four steps for awakening compassion in the workplace, or in any situation. Any employee at any level who follows these steps can have a powerful effect on their organization’s culture. Stew and Monica talk about how leaders set the tone in most organizations for compassion; even the smallest adjustments can go a long way. In the second half of the conversation, two wonderful callers joined the conversation with poignant and instructive examples of the value of awakening compassion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we're going to talk about compassion at work with our guest, Monica Worline. She is the founder and CEO of EnlivenWork, an organization that teaches businesses how to tap into courageous thinking, compassionate leadership, and curiosity to bring their best work to life. She is also a research scientist at Stanford University's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. Her new book is Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power that Elevates People and Organizations. Resources: * http://monicaworline.com/ – Monica's Website * http://awakeningcompassionatwork.com/ – Awakening Compassion at Work * @monicaworline – Monica on Twitter * Buy Monica's book, Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power that Elevates People and Organizations Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. And after you leave your review, send me an email at info at leadx dot org to let me know, and I'll invite you into the private LEADx Ambassadors Group on Facebook. Group members are eligible for ridiculously good prizes each month, have special access to me and LEADx guests, discounts on live events, and of course it's a great forum for peer-learning and support. Share: And, by all means, if you know someone you think would benefit, please spread the word by using the share buttons below. — What is LEADx and The LEADx Show with Kevin Kruse? Imagine if you could have the world's best executive coaches and leadership mentors whispering into your ear every morning on your way to work. Every weekday, there will be a new episode of The LEADx Leadership Show with an interview from a different thought leadership or business expert. Many of these guests are thought leaders, famous authors or high-profile CEOs from innovative startup companies. Others are creatives, artists, entrepreneurs or corporate career leaders. They have all achieved extreme success and they are willing to share practical advice on how to advance your career and develop your leadership and management skills by offering daily career tips on time management, productivity, marketing, personal branding, communication, sales, leadership, team building, talent management and other personal development and career development topics. There will be a new episode waiting for you every day just in time for your morning commute, morning treadmill session or whatever else it is you do to start your day. LEADx isn't just the name of this new podcast, it's the name of a digital media and online learning company that is re-imagining professional development for millennials and career driven professionals looking to break into manager roles or excel in current leadership and management roles. If you're looking for management training or professional development that is delivered in a fun and engaging way, sign up for our daily newsletter at LEADx.org. It's packed with life hacks, daily career tips and leadership challenges that will turn you into a high potential leader in no time. What does LEADx stand for? We are exploring leadership. We are about NEXT GENERATION leadership.

Join me with Monica Worline for an informative and compelling conversation on the importance of compassion in the workplace.  She talks about how fear can get in our way and gives us simple tools to demonstrate compassion in ways that are most meaningful.  Did you know that practicing compassion at work is a successful business strategy? Compassionate workplaces have higher levels of service quality, increased retention of talented employees, better innovation, and collaboration. Monica C. Worline, Ph.D., is founder and CEO of EnlivenWork, an organization that teaches businesses how to tap into courageous thinking, compassionate leadership, and curiosity to bring their best work to life. She is a research scientist at Stanford University's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education; Executive Director of CompassionLab, the world's leading research collaboratory focused on compassion in the workplace; and co-author of Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power that Elevates People and Organizations. Monica holds a lectureship at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and is affiliate faculty at the Center for Positive Organizations. She is an award-winning teacher who has also served on the faculties of the Goizueta Business School at Emory University; the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine; and the School of Social Ecology at the University of California, Irvine. Join us for 100 Days of Awakening Compassion at Work: http://awakeningcompassionatwork.com/100-days-of-awakening-compassion/ You can also learn more about Monica Worline at monicaworline.com.

Meditation: Awakening Compassion with Tonglen - Our hearts awaken as we let ourselves be touched by the suffering within and around us. They shine as we respond with care to what has touched us. This meditation uses the breath to guide us in letting in and contacting suffering, and offering out our love. With practice this meditation enables us to realize the truth of our connectedness and the luminous love that is intrinsic to awareness.

Monica Worline is an organizational psychologist, speaker, author, and the founder and CEO of Alive and Work, an organization that teaches businesses how to tap into courageous thinking, compassionate leadership, and the curiosity to bring their best work to life. In this conversation, you will hear Monica Worline describe the importance of compassion, specifically within organizations.  Monica shares components of her personal blueprint for compassion that she explains, in-depth in her upcoming book, Awakening Compassion at Work.   Business leaders may resist compassion in their organization because it’s perceived as “soft”, but Monica shares that research shows that embracing compassion can positively impact the business financially.  Monica also describes the dilemmas that organization leaders can face when embracing compassion in the workplace. Connect with Monica Worline Website - MonicaWorline.com or TheCompassionLab.comTwitter - @monicaworline You’ll Learn: [02:02] - Monica talks about compassion and shares how compassion is different than empathy. [03:52] - Business leaders often feel that compassion is too soft to be relevant to their bottom line and Monica explains how research shows that compassion impacts the things that cost businesses money. [06:34] -  Monica describes the personal blueprint for compassion. [12:06] - Monica talks about how organizations can implement compassion into the system. [17:43] - Monica talks about the fears that leaders experience when considering compassion. [19:04] - Monica shares how stories can help build compassionate workplaces. [21:00] - Monica recently worked with an organization to help them create a more compassionate environment and she talks about working with them through stories. [22:51] - Monica explains how practitioners and researchers need to realize that compassion is not fast or easy in workplaces. She explains that it leads to many dilemmas for leaders. [25:40] - The Lightning Round with Monica Worline Your Resources: Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power That Elevates People and Organizations - Monica Worline and Jane E Dutton Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfuilling Life - Todd B. Kashdan Talk of Love: How Culture Matters - Ann Swindler Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post.   Also, please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! Special thanks to Monica for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!

2011-12-31 - Guided Meditation - Awakening Compassion - Tonglen - Our deepest wisdom and purest actions arise out of open-hearted presence. This meditation, "Awakening Compassion," is drawn from the Tibetan tradition and carries us home to the vastness of loving presence.

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Learn about the role that simple brain training can play in awakening a dormant soul and fostering human compassion. Join Nora Gedgaudas and Dr. Mark Steinberg in a fascinating discussion about the impact of neurofeedback on the aspects of our brain that make us all the most human.Listen to the podcast.

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Message 4 of 5 in the "Awakening Compassion" series

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Message 1 of 5 in the "Awakening Compassion" series