The Gratitude Difference, by Chris Cole (Cohort 12)
“His suggestion changed that day for the better. Little did I know it would also change my entire life.”
“His suggestion changed that day for the better. Little did I know it would also change my entire life.”
At its core, compassionate leadership respects others’ dignity, acknowledges the pain in the room, and values people.
“Let’s realize the power of our network, why it matters, and why we matter to each other."
"perhaps a huge silence might interrupt this sadness of never understanding ourselves..."
"my time on earth may be short but it can be powerful if I dedicate it to love and fairness..."
"Even when connected, we can practice different kinds of pacing and spacing that can help people to restore, maintain or increase their energy."
"We will not go back to normal... We should not long to return, my friends."
“Grown men actually argued that there was no segregation here, because the town would welcome the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.”
“…as a leader, I can’t worry about who I’m not anymore, what I can’t do - it’s who I am and what I can do. That’s what’s helping me to get through this.”
"What makes me most angry is that a decree was handed down rather than a conversation being had.”