Compassion

Compassion

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3 min
From neuroscience to philosophy, experts reveal why compassion may be the most important human skill we have.
Unlikely Collaborators
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21 min
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“The idea is that we move from a place of wanting the world to conform to what we like [towards] not needing other people to be different from who they are.”
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59 min
"One of the largest mitigating factors against getting traumatized is who is there for you at that particular time."
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This course, featuring experts like Howard Gardner and Sir Ken Robinson, explores intelligence, personal development, and self-actualization, equipping participants with tools to leverage their strengths, adapt to changing job markets, and cultivate a fulfilling life aligned with their passions and societal needs.
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Led by experts like Angie McArthur and Ginni Rometty, this class teaches relational intelligence through lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-awareness, emphasizing the importance of respectful communication and vulnerability in transforming challenging interactions into collaborative opportunities.
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Join Dan Pontefract, TELUS's "Chief Envisioner," in a masterclass on fostering employee engagement and leadership through his Collaborative Leader Action Model, a 6-step process emphasizing human connection and purpose in the workplace.
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This class equips participants with strategies from experts like David Goggins, Amy Cuddy, and Dr. Rudolph Tanzi to enhance mental strength and emotional well-being through mindfulness, body-mind techniques, and compassionate emotional processing, ultimately fostering resilience and personal growth.
A young girl with light brown hair sits with her knees drawn up, looking down, illustrated blue teardrops on her face—capturing a quiet moment that reflects why humans cry.
In this excerpt from "When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows...," Steven Pinker examines how crying may have evolved as part of a suite of emotional expressions aimed at strengthening social bonds.
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6 min
Virtue is hard to attain, and that’s the point. Sarah Schnitker explains why self-help shortcuts miss the mark.
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Sikh American scholar and historian Simran Jeet Singh on helping kids imagine — and create — a more empathetic world.
John Templeton Foundation
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1 min
“There's a very pervasive belief that human nature is fundamentally selfish, but I know for a fact that that can't be true in part because my life was saved by a stranger a long time ago when I was 19.”
A woman sits in a Victorian-style room, reading a large book of classic books. She is surrounded by bookshelves, decorative objects, and a curtained window letting in natural light.
These short books offer insights and meditations on timeless themes, without the time commitment.
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7 min
Three doctors break down brain function, somatic awareness, and how to recover from bad experiences.
Unlikely Collaborators
A painting depicts compassionate leaders, as a person in a blue robe carries an injured figure on a brown horse, set against swirling blue and yellow brushstrokes in the background.
The benefits of compassion in the workplace are manifold — but leaders should retain an intentional focus on mental, emotional, and physical balance.