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Creating a compassionate workplace video series
Strategy #1
Shift from sympathy to empathy to compassion
Strategy #2
Expand your self-awareness
Strategy #3
Get to know your staff better
Strategy #4
Offer to help others
Strategy #5
Ask more questions, listen to the answers (go one step further)
Strategy #6
Pause before you express irritation or annoyance
Strategy #7
Make it easy for your employees to reach out to you
Strategy #8
Practice being a mindful active listener
Strategy #9
Celebrate successes and show appreciation
Strategy #10
Communicate clearly and with transparency
Strategy #11
Create opportunities for social connection
Strategy #12
Model self-care and work-life balance
Strategy #13
Be willing to show vulnerability
Strategy #14
Paraphrase at the 3rd or 4th level
Strategy #15
Schedule regular one-on-ones with your staff
Strategy #16
Be kind to yourself
Strategy #17
Educate yourself on what resources are available
Strategy #18
Learn to spot the signs of employee burnout