Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results

By Nate Regier

Book Overview

An Independent Press Awards Nonfiction Winner.

A compass for leaders lost in the paradoxical space between attention to people and attention to results--with Compassionate Accountability you don't have to choose

Sadly, compassion and accountability are too often in tension--leaders feel they have to pick one or the other. But solely prioritizing accountability can create toxic work environments that drive away good talent. On the other end of the spectrum, being too nice can compromise performance and productivity.

Finding harmony between compassion and accountability is the ultimate catalyst for improved results and a thriving workplace.

The solution is recognizing that compassion and accountability are not opposites. In fact, accountability is an element of compassion. Compassionate Accountability is the process of building connection while getting results. This book shows how this foundational mindset, philosophy, and way of living can lead to a thriving organizational culture. It covers such topics as these:

Why you can't practice compassion without accountabilityHow to turn on the three "switches" of the compassion mindset--and the predictable damaging consequences when they're turned offThe key role Compassionate Accountability plays in a healthy leadership cultureSix areas to focus on to start building your culture of Compassionate AccountabilityFive common barriers to compassion for leaders--and how to overcome them
Plus, readers will find real case examples of how organizations have adopted Compassionate Accountability, along with quizzes and self-assessments to help them learn and apply the concepts.

Leaders seeking a renewed sense of fulfillment in their roles and increased leadership impact will find inspiration, guidance, and a road map for cultural transformation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1523004533
• ISBN13: 9781523004539
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Compassion in the Workplace Doesn't Mean Your Soft

Compassionate Accountability by Nate Regier takes an in depth look at how compassion and accountability work hand-in-hand. Regier does a thorough job of presenting a solid case that shows the importance of compassion in the workplace. He is very clear that compassion doesn’t mean leaders don’t hold employees accountable. The book is divided into four parts where you’ll learn the basics about compassionate accountability: the definition, the model, the implementation, and the barriers. There is also an assessment at the end so readers can see how well they are using compassionate accountability. The author has included many great examples of how it can work in any organization. Compassionate Accountability is easy to understand, makes sense, and clearly shows compassion and accountability are not at odds with each other.