Real Presence as the Key to Compassionate Leadership with Parker J. Palmer
About this episode
Parker J. Palmer discusses the importance of presence in compassionate leadership and community resilience.
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's 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…
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