Human First, Leader Second: How Self-Compassion Outperforms Self-Criticism
Massimo Backus
Sep 2024 · Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Ebook
256
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About this ebook
A self-compassion blueprint for leaders who are closed-off, constantly on the verge of burnout, and/or trapped in the myth of perfectionism.
Through this 6-step framework, leaders will learn that self-compassion is for the strong, to separate their title from their person, and how to care for themselves in order to care for others.
So many leadership and compassion books seek to remind leaders to behave human and treat those around them with care. But the truth is that leaders are human. They're not playing at being human or calling forth their humanity on demand. Their struggle in marrying leadership and compassion stems from leaders ignoring self-care—the lack of compassion toward their subordinates is just a symptom.
Human First, Leader Second introduces leaders to the practice of self-compassion through a 6-step framework designed to ease even the most hard-headed and hard-assed leaders into thoughtful, and productive, introspection.
Through this 6-step framework, leaders will learn that self-compassion is for the strong, to separate their title from their person, and how to care for themselves in order to care for others.
So many leadership and compassion books seek to remind leaders to behave human and treat those around them with care. But the truth is that leaders are human. They're not playing at being human or calling forth their humanity on demand. Their struggle in marrying leadership and compassion stems from leaders ignoring self-care—the lack of compassion toward their subordinates is just a symptom.
Human First, Leader Second introduces leaders to the practice of self-compassion through a 6-step framework designed to ease even the most hard-headed and hard-assed leaders into thoughtful, and productive, introspection.
- Backward: Biography, Biology, Backstory
- Forward: Purpose, Values, Priorities
- Inward: Intentions, Feelings, Thoughts
- Outward: Intent, Actions, Behaviors
- Leeward: Self-care and Personal Accountability
- Wayward: Regret and Self-forgiveness
About the author
Massimo is a leadership development expert and coach. He was previously responsible for leadership development at Slalom, a $3B global consulting company with 13K employees. He earned his masters in organizational psychology at Claremont Graduate University, and he celebrates his dyslexia as a key challenge and advantage in his career. His podcast The Leadership Mind is one of the longest standing leadership podcasts, with more than 250 episodes.
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