How to Show Self-Compassion as a Leader

Many leaders grew up with a mindset that encouraged giving 120% all day, every day.

But giving 120% all the time is not your best, says Amanda Younts, because it’s not sustainable.

Known to her audience as The Midlife Catalyst, Amanda promotes a leadership model that encourages self-compassion–a model that sustains leadership performance and improves the workplace for both leaders and their people.

In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Amanda shares her philosophy and some practical advice to create sustainable, self-compassionate leadership.

Tune in to learn:

• How to customize your daily routines to your preferences, needs, and energy levels
• The difference between self-compassion and self-care
• Why you should have a “Board of Directors”

“It’s the small things in the day” that help you stay on top of your energy, outlook, and performance, Amanda says. “Your best is good enough.”

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In this episode:

2:20 – Introduction: Amanda Younts

3:04 – The Relationship Between Leaders and Self-Compassion

7:00 – How Leaders Can Practice Self-Compassion

13:10 – When is Our “Good Enough” Not Good Enough?

17:42 – How to Balance Self-Compassion and Development

20:52 – Managing the Inner Voice

23:28 – Tips for Exercising Self-Compassion

27:32 – The Dangers of Not Practicing Self-Compassion

Resources:

Amanda Younts’s Substack

The Midlife Catalyst Website

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

How to Zoom Out and Manage Your Inner Chatter

Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

4 Ways “Green Therapy” Can Make You a Better Leader

9 Ways to Live Longer and Lead Better

5 Ways “Cloud Watching” Improves Your Leadership

6 Ways Leaders Can Master Emotional Self-Control

7 Steps to Lessen Your Frustration

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