Compassion is trending and has gone through quite an evolution. Kevin sits down with Nate Regier to discuss that compassion and accountability can coexist and are crucial for effective leadership; they are not mutually exclusive. He shares three foundational switches of compassion: value, capability, and responsibility. Each switch represents a decision or choice made in relation to others.

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00:00 Introduction to the topic of compassion and accountability in business 01:23 The decision to write the book and the importance of compassion 02:35 Definition of compassionate accountability and its importance in leadership 08:05 The difference between accountability and responsibility 10:07 The evolution of compassion in the business world 15:39 The three switches of compassion: value, capability, and responsibility 24:45 Implementing compassionate accountability in organizational culture 29:25 Overcoming barriers to compassionate accountability 31:56 Where to learn more about the book and take the assessment 33:09 The importance of taking action and implementing the ideas discussed

Meet Nate

His Story: Nate Regier, Ph.D., is the author of four books: Beyond Drama; Conflict without Casualties; Seeing People Through; and his newest book, Compassionate Accountability. He is the CEO and founder of Next Element Consulting, a global leadership consulting and training firm helping build cultures of compassionate accountability. Dr. Regier is a former practicing psychologist and expert in social-emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication, conflict skills, and leadership. Nate is a sought-after keynote presenter, recognized as a Top 100 keynote speaker. Nate is the author of four books: Beyond Drama; Conflict without Casualties; Seeing People Through; and his newest book, Compassionate Accountability. He hosts a podcast called “On Compassion with Dr. Nate,” writes a weekly blog, contributes to multiple industry publications, and is a regular guest on podcasts.

https://www.next-element.com/compassionateaccountabilitybook/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nateregier/

https://www.next-element.com/

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The Long-Distance Team. Remote leadership experts, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, help leaders navigate the new world of remote and hybrid teams to design the culture they desire for their teams and organizations in their new book!

Book Recommendations

• Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results by Nate Regier PhD
• Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown
• The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action by Eduardo Briceño

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