This is one of my favourite videos of the year so far.
Chade-Meng Tan, Jolly Good Fellow at Google (that is his actual job title!) talks about how compassion in the workplace is good for people and great for the bottom line.
A compelling business case for more compassion in the workplace. Chade-Meng - I salute you!
A beautiful and thought-provoking video today from Brene Brown about the power of vulnerability. As a reseacher Brown has been studying her topic for over 10 years and has found that three things differentiate those who feel no self-worth and those who have an inner self confidence. Those characteristics are courage, compassion (towards oneself and to others) and being able to connect with others.
The common thread she saw again and again in people with these characteristics was vulnerability.
Vulnerability in a business context is, at first glance, a strange concept. However, by opening ourselves up and being our authentic selves on the web and in person, even if that might invite criticism, we can really start to connect with others.
Brown urges us to let ourselves be seen, to love with all our hearts, and to practice gratitude and lean into joy.
What a wonderful philosophy to live by.
Enjoy.
