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Is compassion the right tool for the job?

The role of compassion in the age of conflict.
Is compassion the right tool for the job?

Today, I had the opportunity to speak with the Charter for Compassion community, exploring a question that feels more relevant than ever:

Is compassion the right tool for addressing the challenges we face today?

In a world often driven by power, competition, and conflict, compassion might not seem like a useful approach to fixing our biggest problems. But it's actually one of the most powerful tools we have.

In my talk, I explored how compassion can be both a place to start and a practical strategy for creating meaningful change.

I invite you to watch the video and let me know what role you think compassion plays in solving today's problems.

Watch the talk here:

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