The rapid advance of technology and rising demand for social equity and environmental stewardship have forever altered the corporate landscape. In this new world, leadership is a way to be-not a thing to do. To succeed, leaders need to shift their focus from holding up a mirror to opening a window to appreciate and harness the lived experiences of others. Filled with practices you can use every day on the job, The Compassion Advantage holds the key to making well-informed decisions; empowering and engaging teams; delivering on goals; and creating a happier, healthier, and more productive workplace that attracts and retains the best and brightest employees.

Throughout, strategic advisor and CEO Dr. Jill Birch provides the framework for furthering your career through groundbreaking techniques in relational leadership. Combining insights from dozens of renowned CEOs and luminaries with hard-won lessons from her own storied career, Birch shares seven simple, actionable practices that will transform your leadership style. Whether you are an aspiring leader or a seasoned pro, this book will up your game, teaching you how to become more self-aware, read the room faster, rally people around a common cause, and channel your experience so that you can become a better mentor and more confident leader.

With on-the-ground examples and concrete steps you can take to start developing these skills today, The Compassion Advantageoffers the strategies you need to be a better, more caring leader for the people around you.