Compassion Levels You Up with Amy Quesenberry

What if compassion isn't soft at all, but one of the bravest choices we can make?What if the thing most missing from our workplaces, relationships, and communities isn't more productivity or better communication—but a deeper capacity to care?And what if true compassion sometimes asks us to set boundaries, speak difficult truths, and lead with courage rather than comfort?Today, we are #LiveInTheHive with Amy Quesenberry, organizational coach, best-selling author and the creator of Start With Compassion, her signature framework. Amy works with leaders and organizations to create cultures where people can thrive, bringing compassion out of the realm of theory and into the daily practice of leadership, accountability, and human connection.In a world that often celebrates speed, achievement, and constant doing, Amy invites us to consider a different starting point: compassion. But as we'll explore today, compassion is far more than being nice. It can be courageous, challenging, and even—dare I say—FEROCIOUS.In this episode, we explore…What compassion actually is – and – how do we find it?What do you do when you feel helpless in the presence of suffering? Whether your own or someone else’s, how can you move into action to address the suffering?Amy’s burnout story and how it led her to compassion.Amy’s top 3 method examples of her work with clients.“Shit rolls down the hill”. - Organizational change starts at the top.Her new book: It Starts with Compassion: Meaningful Change Begins Within.Transforming self-betrayal.What is the difference between compassionate leadership and leadership that seeks to avoid confrontation?What is your personal relationship with confrontation?All this + much more!Full bio + resources: www.StartWithCompassion.comInfuse Compassion Podcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-quesenberry/Find her latest book HEREFind Sandra:www.SandraBargman.comFerocious Compassion HERE@SandraBargman@SandraAmazonMentioned in this episode:This show was brought to you in part by the Magic Thread Media Network. To learn more visit: https://magicthreadmedia.com/