"Compassion can outshine the chaos!" - Futurist Jim Carroll

Every day, I start with my image and quote, and then write my post. Today, I started with this image and quote:

“Grant me the ability to avoid the stress, rage & anxiety over things I cannot control, the courage to change the things I can, & the wisdom to know the difference!”

Then I noticed that what I wrote about - leadership empathy - had nothing to do with the original quote! So I changed it! I still like this version of the Serenity Prayer though!

Anyways ... to my original point. Have you noticed that a lot of people seem to be asking one another, pretty regularly: "How are you doing with all this stuff?" I need not explain the "stuff" - suffice it to say, there's volatility, upheaval, uncertainty, disruption, polarization, confusion, destabilization, turmoil, chaos - all of which is quite dystopian.

Aside from providing you with a comprehensive list of disquieting nouns, the fact is a lot of people are feeling discomfort, but are also expressing concern about those around them. At least the ones who have a soul left within their inner core.

Look, I'm from the old school that believes that human kindness is an important personal trait - perhaps one of the most important. I also know that in this current male-machismo-driven world of rage and revenge, there are simply some folks who will never understand that. I don't have any expectations that folks like that follow my writings here.

But maybe the rest of us can work on it a bit more. After all, it matters. Lots of folks might have been having a rough day, and a little expression of empathy can go a long way.

How can we do that? Here are the key elements of what is known as 'leadership empathy', and how to practice them!
.... read the full post.

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Futurist Jim Carroll would like to hear how you are doing. He might be able to offer up a comforting thought or two.

#Empathy #Resilience #Control #Wisdom #Leadership #Understanding #Perspective #Connection #Mindfulness #Growth

Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2025/03/compassion-can-outshine-the-chaos-futurist-jim-carroll/

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