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We’re living in a triggering and frightening world. It’s infuriating how so many people out there have views and belief systems that perpetuate inequality. For those of us who are committed to changing long held systems of oppression and racism it can be incredibly difficult to stay level-headed but it’s incredibly important. Is it possible to change hearts and minds without shaming but by leading with compassion?
Compassionate Leader expert Magalie René shares her thoughts in the video below.
Difficult conversations come up EVERY day. You must decide how you’ll react to those discussions. Will you step up and speak up? Or will you sit back and say nothing? Magalie René, Compassionate Leadership expert, is here to talk about these challenging topics surrounding race.
There will always be people in your life - on the internet or IRL - that NEED to be right. You might be one of those people too, but sometimes these debates end with frustration and solve nothing. It’s exhausting. So… what if you let them be right?
Compassionate Leadership expert Magalie René shares her thoughts below.
Trying to figure out what to say to your BIPOC friends in racially charged and traumatic situations can be a challenge. You may not know what to say or whether they want support or prefer to be left alone. Don’t let that indecision and uncertainty get in the way. Compassionate Leadership expert Magalie René says to extend compassion and create a conversation about it.
It’s easy to beat yourself up over the things that you have or you haven’t done. It’s easy to feel guilty for the past, but guilt doesn’t get you anywhere. It’s like slitting your own wrists and bleeding out in order to give your friend a desperately needed blood transfusion. While admirable, does it actually give them what they need? Magalie René, Compassionate Leader expert, gives advice on how to deal with these burdensome emotions.
It may seem far-fetched but compassion is actually the fundamental building block to becoming a powerful leader. Yes, really. Sometimes people conflate compassion with being a pushover. That’s not true and you’ll see why - all you need is to be willing and have an open mind. Compassionate Leader expert Magalie René shares how you can wield this super-power.
Self-care is such a buzz word but what does it even mean? It can be hard to remember to give ourselves space and time to recharge, but that’s how we create burnout. Compassionate Leader expert Magalie René says turn self-care into a habit. Here are some tips and strategies to make it work for you - especially for those fighting on the front lines for racial justice.
Most, if not all of us have found ourselves in an explosive situation in the comments section, trying to prove someone wrong and ourselves right. Chances are you aren’t going to change anyone’s mind via the innanets BUT there’s still a way to “win” in those situations. A little compassion goes a long way and the best part is, it doesn’t have to end in name-calling or a barrage of four letter words.
Watch below to see what our expert in Compassionate Leadership, Magalie René, has to say about this.
Do you feel like you’re just trying to keep your head above water? No one said creating lasting cultural change and making a difference would be easy. Despite the challenges it poses, it’s worth it and it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Compassionate Leadership expert Magalie René says the key to gaining the upper hand in any situation is, you guessed it! Compassion.
Working with someone you can’t align with can be epicly frustrating - like you’re banging your head against the wall. But that doesn’t mean you should give up on a solution. Here’s a trick to find common ground and get things done anyway by our very own Compassionate Leadership expert Magalie René.
