It’s not just seeing suffering that's painful. It’s hurting for others while feeling unable to help.
There’s a term for that helplessness: empathic distress. Over time, it leads to burnout and withdrawal.
If you're overwhelmed and exhausted by a heavy heart, you are not alone.
The best way to open people's minds isn't to argue with them. It's to listen to them.
When people feel understood, they become less defensive and more reflective—and develop less extreme, more nuanced views.
Productive disagreements begin with curiosity, not persuasion.
Narcissistic leaders are threatened by talent. They want to be the smartest person in the room.
Humble leaders are drawn to talent. They surround themselves with people who make them smarter.
Great leaders grow talent. They strive to make everyone in the room smarter.
There have been a lot of things said about #Paris2024Olympic but one thing that no one criticized was the no alcohol in the stadiums while it was the main thing mentioned everywhere during the #qatarworldcup ! Weird no?
If someone regularly mistreats you, choosing not to be angry doesn't mean you tolerate their behavior. It means you no longer let it surprise you.
Lowering your expectations is not about permitting them to be disrespectful. It's about freeing yourself from their emotional grip.