I had a conversation today about the difference between "kindness" & "niceness" in leadership so I decided to post about it. The article & graphic explain why, as leaders, we should choose kindness over niceness. Kindness is about caring enough to push people toward greatness, even when it’s uncomfortable. It’s a harder path but better in the long run:
https://t.co/8fow4ZEmWN. By @emb928
Graphic: @thejustinmecham via @dangrimes1980
The quote from #LouisRiel is #inspirational. “You got to believe in yourself and have courage, because that is the first thing to success is to believe in yourself.”
Having recently completed training as an End-of-Life #Doula, I’ve been reading some excellent books on dying and death. The quote below is from “Being with Dying: Cultivating Conpassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death” by Joan Halifax. #Fear#Death#Change
A helpful perspective to share with those who are struggling/distressed by the choices or lack thereof by a loved one nearing end of life. #death#dying
“True happiness is not dependent on external circumstances but on the mind's ability to cultivate gratitude, embrace impermanence, and find peace in the midst of change.”
“Most people treat the present moment as if it were an obstacle that they need to overcome. Since the present moment is life itself, it is an insane way to live.” - Eckhart Tolle