In a time when we’re witnessing volatility, uncertainty, and trauma on so many fronts, this book inspires and equips leaders to become skilled, action-oriented powerhouses who courageously create conditions of connection and trust.
If you want to lead in a way that re-enlivens a languishing, anxious workforce and world, this book will tell you how to do it.
“Thoughtful and relevant! We need The Compassion Advantage more than ever in our world today.” —Dr. David Horsager, CEO, TrustEdge Leadership Institute
In compassionate work environments, people get more done.
82% of employees say they would leave their role to work for a more empathetic company.1
76% of workers who feel their manager is compassionate are highly engaged.2
85% of employees report that caring leadership increases productivity.3
1 Shanahan, 2023
2 Van Bommel, 2020
3 McWilliams, 2021
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Learn the keys to working through conflict with a strong spine and an open heart. On September 26th, join me and Dan Riley, a thought leader, Co-Founder of Radicl, and optimist in the area of people experience and the future of work. Bring your burning questions and get them answered, live!
Deepen your understanding of the book’s principles. This interactive PDF brings the discussion questions from the book to life, allowing you to type your reflections and answers directly into the document. It’s more than just a journal—it’s a guided journey that encourages you to engage with the material in a meaningful way, helping you apply compassionate leadership strategies to your own life and work.
“Thoughtful and relevant! We need The Compassion Advantage more than ever in our world today. Thank you, Dr. Andrea Hollingsworth for providing a roadmap for leaders committed to instilling cultures of connection and trust while accelerating business performance. The stories, science, and strategies in this book can transform how you think about leadership in an increasingly volatile and wounding world.”
— Dr. David Horsager, CEO, TrustEdge Leadership Institute
“An essential guide for leaders aiming to build more humanizing and resilient workplaces. As a progressive and integral leader featured in this work, I can attest to the profound impact compassionate leadership can have on organizational success and human flourishing. In these pages, leaders will find inspiration to cultivate empathy, mindfulness, and compassionate action, fostering a culture where both people and businesses thrive.”
— Clinton Goodwin, Chief Operating Officer, Fujitsu General Australia
“In her groundbreaking new book, Dr. Hollingsworth addresses a critical leadership challenge of our time: the pressing need for enhanced empathy and emotional intelligence in leadership. This book is an indispensable resource for improving collaboration, building trust, enhancing accountability, and ensuring that everyone feels valued, respected, and included. It’s a must-read for any leader committed to this transformative journey.”
— Dr. Ramon A. Pastrano, GCL, MSM, CO-USNR
Dr. Andrea Hollingsworth is Founder and CEO of Hollingsworth Consulting, author of the bestselling book The Compassion Advantage (2024), and one of today’s leading global experts on compassionate leadership. Since 2008, she has been studying, speaking, and writing about the science and spirituality of human emotions and relationships. Her articles have been published more than a dozen times in peer-reviewed journals, and she has taught at prestigious institutions like Princeton, Boston University, and Loyola University Chicago. In addition, Dr. Andrea has delivered talks to audiences at some of the top-ranked universities in the world—including Cambridge University in England and Heidelberg University in Germany.
Dr. Andrea spends most of her time inspiring leaders and teams to use The Compassion Advantage™ to build supercharged organizations through cultures of care— especially in times of challenge and change. Andrea lives with her family in Minnesota where she cheers hard at her son’s soccer games and relishes every opportunity to visit the north shore of Lake Superior.