Today we're continuing our four-part series on the power of compassion with a deep, insightful, and moving conversation between Dr. Jacinta Jiménez and Dr. James Doty. Each episode in the series will showcase a powerful duo made up of a leading researcher and practitioner who will explore themes related to compassion, courage, and living with a more open, kind, and loving stance toward the world. 

If you happened to miss the first installment in the series with Barbara Fredrickson and Sharon Salzberg you can go back and listen to it now. It's become one of the most popular conversations in the show's history and we hope you enjoy this part two conversation just as much! 

In today’s episode Jacinta and James will explore: 

• How moving from fear to love can be a powerful catalyst for wellbeing, performance, and flourishing in life and work
• A personal story from Jacinta about the power of having someone who sees you, and creates spaces for belonging
• The research backed benefits of belonging, compassion, and kindness 
• The argument for compassion and kindness at work and how these qualities can both fit into, and enhance, performance cultures
• How qualities like compassion, empathy, and altruism can be learned
• Tools for practicing compassion in daily life
• Leadership practices for creating environments of care
• And more!

More about Dr. Doty:

James R. Doty, M.D. is an Adjunct Professor and the Founder & Director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University School of Medicine. As the Director of CCARE, he has spearheaded research projects on compassion and altruism, and their relationship to the brain. He is also an inventor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon’s Quest to Discovery the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart. Dr. Doty is also the senior editor of the Oxford Handbook of Compassion Science.

More about Dr. Jiménez:

Jacinta Jiménez, (also known as “Dr. J”) is an award-winning Stanford-trained Psychologist and Board-Certified Leadership Coach with a 20+ year career dedicated to the betterment of individuals, leaders, and top organizations in Silicon Valley and throughout the world. Sought-after for her expertise bridging the fields of psychology and leadership she regularly contributes to international news and TV outlets, including CNN/HLN, Business Insider, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Fast Company. Her book, The Burnout Fix debuted as #1 New Release on Amazon, has been recognized by Business Insider as a top book to read about burnout, and was the winner in getAbstract’s prestigious 2021 International Book of the Year Reader's Choice Award.  More about Dr. J: drjacintajimenez.com

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Did you find this episode inspiring? We think you'll love these conversations too:

The Power of Compassion: Part 1 with Sharon Salzberg and Barbara Fredrickson

Dr. James Doty: Into the Magic Shop

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