YOUR COMPASSIONATE BADASSERY SUPERPOWER IS: LEADERSHIP
Your super strength is all about helping people make things happen.
Leadership comes in many forms. If you’re not in a traditional position of power, you might think that being a leader doesn’t apply to you. Not true! Leadership isn’t about having power over people, it’s about supporting and inspiring others. You might use your strength to help your team stay focused on the mission, to assist friends in accomplishing goals, or to share an uplifting vision of the future during these challenging times.
Research on the benefits of the strength of leadership found that leaders are respected and valued by others. Leadership is related to emotional stability, openness, good social intelligence, and conscientiousness. Good leaders bring out the best in others!
Want to practice compassionate badassery? Lean into being the kind of leader YOU would trust and respect.
HIYA! I'M JESSICA
Before we go any further, let me introduce myself…I’m a compassion fatigue educator and coach. I also really like bagels, libraries, and play bowing at dogs.
You’re helping animals. I’m here to help you.
Over the past 10 years I’ve helped thousands of dog trainers, shelter workers, veterinarians, and other animal care folks like you to make an impact, while also having the time and energy to enjoy your life!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stuck when it comes to compassion fatigue or that whole “work/life balance” thing, I’ve got your back. Check out a few of my resources for leadership below!
HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR LEADERSHIP
Handout: 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Reduce COVID-19 Stress
Poster: The Compassionate Badassery Manifesto
Blog: How to Create Organizational Boundaries
Blog: What Does a Grief-Competent Workplace Look Like?
Podcast: What’s Stressing Out Our People? (interview with Best Friends)
Tool: The Compassionate Badassery Matrix
Article: Leaders Are People Too by TEND Academy
DOES YOUR TEAM NEED HELP WITH COMPASSION FATIGUE?
I offer a number of online training options for animal welfare organizations. Choose from a live webinar with me, a self-study course for your staff, or on-demand team trainings. Learn more on The Compassion in Balance website!
YOUR NEXT STEPS
People with strong leadership skills can become so focused on taking care of their teams that they forget to address their own needs.
Right now, think about how you want other people to feel when they’re around you. Got it? Maybe you came up with safe, secure, valued, respected, or appreciated.
Your first step? Take care of yourself. You are highly contagious. Your perspective and emotions have a big impact on those you lead.
If you create internal conditions of safety and appreciation, you’ll spread that externally to those around you. Self-care is team-care.
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