Why Compassionate Leadership Is The Key To Success?

Compassionate leadership is a combination of empathy, and good leadership skills.

They lead from the head and the heart, they understand that their employees are people before employees, and people have needs. Compassionate leaders treat their employees the way they would like to be treated and focus on developing a work environment where staff feel valued and safe. Unfortunately, compassionate leadership in the workplace is a rare quality because the majority of leaders have been trained to believe that the workplace should be free from emotions. Personal problems should be left at home and the only acceptable attitude to display is a positive one. All issues are brushed under the carpet, and toxic positivity is forced on employees. I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you will never grow your organization in an environment like this. If you want to know why compassionate leadership is the key to success, keep reading.

1) People Thrive in the Presence of Compassion

When employees feel safe, they thrive because vulnerability leads to deeper human connection. According to author and research professor Brene Brown, people are programmed to connect with each other because it gives them meaning and purpose. Therefore, when leaders are compassionate and show they care about the well-being of their employees outside of the workplace, it strengthens the emotional bond between management and employees and this produces a more stable work environment where people are more likely to thrive.

2) People Need to Feel Understood

When you don’t know what makes your employees tick, they will never reach their full potential. Some people go to work just for the paycheck, but there are others who have found purpose within their role, and with the right guidance, they can become valuable assets to your organization. But in order to get the best out of them, they need to be understood and this is one of the benefits of compassionate leadership.

3) Compassion Makes For a Happier Workforce

Studies prove that unhappy employees are more depressed, anxious, and stressed. This leads to an increased risk of digestive problems and heart disease. Therefore, it is in your best interests to strive for a happier workforce. Compassionate leadership boosts employee morale because staff feel supported, safe and valued, all of which makes for a happier workforce.

4) Compassion Reduces Turnover

Hiring new employees every six months is not cost effective and it slows down the progress of a company. To retain employees and build loyalty, management typically focus on increasing salaries and better benefits. However, people are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with working for organizations where they don’t feel valued. Research suggests that employees would rather work for a company that pays less and are more focused on the well-being of their employees.

5) Compassion Improves Job Satisfaction

When employees are not satisfied with their job, they don’t produce at a high standard, or they leave. However, a compassionate work environment is more positive and less stressful which boosts job satisfaction. A study conducted by Villanova university found that satisfied employees are more invested in the company’s success. They have a desire to fulfill the vision of the organization and therefore do what is necessary to achieve it.

You may have excellent leadership skills but lack in empathy, the good news is that empathy is a skill you can learn.

Article link- https://www.forbes.com/sites/goldiechan/2022/08/18/5-reasons-why-compassionate-leadership-is-the-key-to-success/?sh=75b7d4c172ff