CHAPTER 13
COMPASSION CAN’T BE LEARNED
“ISN’T COMPASSION something you are born with and just comes naturally for some people?”
“If I’m not good at it, won’t people question my motives?”
“I didn’t learn how to be compassionate growing up. Is it too late?”
Can you relate to any of these questions? If so, this chapter is for you.
Here’s the reality and what this chapter is all about: compassion, like any other leadership competency, can be learned.
“Some people just have it” is a popular barrier to avoid changing behavior. Many believe compassion is some kind of inborn, natural capability that some people have and some don’t. This idea is not only ...
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