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  <title>Authoring a Self-Compassionate Story with Massimo Backus</title>
  <description>Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes returning podcast guest Massimo Backus, a distinguished executive coach and leadership development consultant. He is the host of the Leadership Mind podcast and a documentary filmmaker who captures the essence of the human experience and an empathetic and holistic approach to leadership.&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; In today’s conversation, Massimo shares wisdom from his new book  Human First, Leader Second: How Self Compassion Outperforms Self Criticism, underscores the importance of loving ourselves first, and offers insights into today’s leadership.&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; Key Takeaways: [2:15] Massimo’s book started off as a dream and became a reality because the message matters.&amp;amp;nbsp; [4:21] What surprised Massimo most about the book writing process?&amp;amp;nbsp; [5:45] The main message of  Human First, Leader Second: How Self Compassion Outperforms Self Criticism is that our humanness is what connects us all together.&amp;amp;nbsp; [8:04] Massimo’s journey is living proof of the humanness of the life journey and the importance of self-compassion.&amp;amp;nbsp; [11:31] How Massimo designed the book and how he hopes it will be used. [14:08] Research suggests you will be more successful if you practice self-compassion.&amp;amp;nbsp; [15:05] The unique perspective on self-compassion that Massimo wants to shine a brighter light on.&amp;amp;nbsp; [16:36] WIMPS are well-intentioned, misinformed protectors that we have to learn to live with.&amp;amp;nbsp; [18:35] The three steps that are an on-ramp into the practice of self-compassion.&amp;amp;nbsp; [19:40] Without accountability, there is no self-compassion.&amp;amp;nbsp; [20:35] Massimo unpacks the importance of awareness, acceptance and accountability.&amp;amp;nbsp; [22:02] Feelings are for feeling, and feelings are just data points.&amp;amp;nbsp; [24:05] Action items that will lead to accountability.&amp;amp;nbsp; [26:06] Massimo explains how to feel feelings without losing control.&amp;amp;nbsp; [28:25] Emotions are a language that we all need to learn to speak with fluency.&amp;amp;nbsp; [29:28] Massimo’s word model covers awareness, acceptance and accountability.&amp;amp;nbsp; [32:05] Becoming comfortable in your own skin is about more than just acting authentically.&amp;amp;nbsp; [34:24] Massimo’s Declaration captures the key lessons from his book.&amp;amp;nbsp; [37:57] Massimo’s invitation to pause and ask yourself how to employ self-compassion. &amp;amp;nbsp; Mentioned in this episode: The Compassion Mindset  Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element On Compassion Podcast Episode 037: Self-compassion: The Key to Effective Leadership with Massimo Backus&amp;amp;nbsp;  Human First, Leader Second: How Self Compassion Outperforms Self Criticism, Massimo Backus&amp;amp;nbsp; Massimo Backus on LinkedIn &amp;amp;nbsp; The Compassionate Accountability Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; Tweetables: “The idea for this book hit me over the head and I just couldn’t let it go.” #oncompassion &amp;amp;nbsp; “Self-compassion is the practice that allows us to accept our humanity.” #oncompassion &amp;amp;nbsp; “We don’t need to control or be perfect all the time. That’s actually getting in our way.”&amp;amp;nbsp; #oncompassion &amp;amp;nbsp; “When we’re internally resourced by self-compassion, we don’t need validation from others.” #oncompassion &amp;amp;nbsp; “I can be the author of my story, rather than the victim of it.” #oncompassion </description>
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