{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Real Presence as the Key to Compassionate Leadership with Parker J. Palmer","description":"Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Parker J. Palmer. He is a legendary writer, traveler, teacher, and activist who has dedicated his life to understanding and promoting an authentic and practical kind of compassion: his magnificent paper, The Gift of Presence. The Perils of Advice highlights the common mistake of trying to help people when they often only need our presence.   In today\u2019s conversation, Parker shares his views about our culture and democracy, how leaders can avoid burnout, and a simple practice for building resilient communities at the beginning of every staff meeting.   About Parker J. Palmer: Parker J. Palmer is the founder and Senior Partner Emeritus at the Center for Courage and Renewal. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California at Berkeley, thirteen honorary doctorates, two Distinguished Achievement Awards from the National Educational Press Association, and an Award of Excellence from the Associated Church Press.  Palmer is the author of ten books, including several award-winning titles, that have sold nearly two million copies and been translated into ten languages.   Key Takeaways: [3:29] Parker talks about the purpose and mission of the  Center of Courage and Renewal. [6:02] Parker describes what he calls his \u2018red thread\u2019. [9:25] Parker discusses the role of conflict in compassionate accountability. [12:52] What is happening with conflict in our society? [15:43] What kind of internal work do humans need to do to see abundance in relationships rather than scarcity? [18:41] Parker shares the five habits of the heart for democracy to function. [24:49] Parker talks about leadership and presence in the context of burnout. [29:33] Parker shares his advice to leaders. [31:59] What is life trying to teach Parker now?   Mentioned in this episode: The Compassion Mindset Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element   The Gift of Presence. The Perils of Advice, Parker J. Palmer. POETRY + PROSE + POLITICS: Pro-democracy, Pro-civil discourse, Pro-decency   Tweetables: \u201cOur Education system educates people largely on external realities, and they are rarely taught on their inner journeys, their psyches, and souls.\u201d  \u2014 Parker Palmer #oncompassion   \u201cIf you choose to live an unexamined life, please do not take a job that involves working with other people.\u201d \u2014 Parker Palmer #oncompassion   \u201cConflict demands that we let go of internal narcissism to understand others deeper.\u201d \u2014 Parker Palmer #oncompassion   \u201cBy working together, we create abundance.\u201d \u2014 Parker Palmer   #oncompassion   \u201cThe more you know about someone\u2019s story, the less possible it is to despise or dismiss them, which builds compassion and can be done in the workplace.\u201d \u2014 Parker Palmer #oncompassion   \u201cKnowing the ground in which you are standing is called presence.\u201d\u2014 Parker Palmer #oncompassion ","author_name":"Compassionate Accountability Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.next-element.com\/resources\/podcast\/","html":"