Saul A. Silverman 2021 Award for Conflict Resolution & Healing Recipient
International Organization Development Association
“Imagine what’s possible in the world when we come into our integrated selves, where we see each other in our full humanity, and possess deeper levels of compassion for ourselves and everyone around us.”
— Sean Harvey, Chief Compassion Officer & Master Facilitator @ SYMPÓNIA FACILITATOR STUDIO
Author, Warrior Compassion: Unleashing the Healing Power of Men
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Through the Sympónia Method, which blends emergent, systems thinking, transformative, contemplative, soulful, somatic, embodied, and creative approaches, leaders are equipped to navigate complex and uncertain situations.
By reframing leadership through this approach, Sympónia Facilitators are equipped to guide personal growth and wellbeing, build compassionate bridges, reimagine systems, and transform cultures in a rapidly changing World.
Leadership Challenges Requiring A New Approach
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Complex Global Challenges
We face complex and interconnected global challenges, such as climate change, geopolitical instability, social and economic inequality, and political polarization and division, workforce burnout, and supply change shifts require new approaches to leadership and problem-solving.
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Technology Advances & Disruptions
Advances in technology continue to challenge leaders to prioritize human values, such as empathy, respect, and social responsibility, in order to create a culture that promotes connection, collaboration, and well-being which leads to increased engagement, productivity, and innovation.
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Evolving Workplace Cultures
There is a growing awareness of the importance of workplace culture in promoting employee well-being, engagement, and productivity, leading to increased demand for leaders who can create conscious, compassionate, and connected cultures.
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Managing a Remote & Hybrid Workforce
The rise of remote work and virtual collaboration requires new skills and approaches to leadership, such as empathy, communication, and adaptability, that are central to creating conscious, compassionate, and connected cultures.
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Distrust & Transparency Issues
Trust and transparency are essential for building strong relationships between employees, leaders, and teams, and are needed to promote open and honest communication and effective decision-making and problem solving.
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Maintain Competitive Advantage & Relevance
To remain competitive in a rapidly changing global economy, organizations need to foster a culture of innovation and creativity that is grounded in empathy, experimentation, and collaboration.
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Mental Health & Wellbeing Challenges
Workplace stress and burnout are on the rise, and organizations need leaders who can create cultures of empathy, respect, and support that prioritize employee well-being.
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Employee Disengagement
Engaged employees are more productive, innovative, and committed to the success of their organization, and need leaders who can create a workplace culture that fosters engagement and motivation.
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Inclusive Leadership Challenges
Leaders must be able to create an inclusive culture that promotes a sense of agency, belonging and respect for all employees. This requires a culture that promotes DEI practices through diverse voices, thoughts, and representation in recruitment, retention, and development.
Compassion Makes the Warrior
TEDx TaraBlvd, ATL
Sean Harvey, MSOD, MSEd
Chief Compassion Officer & Founder, SYMPÓNIA
Author: Warrior Compassion
Filmed in Asheville, NC