Can self-compassion help motivate me to be better? What role does self-compassion play in the workplace? In this episode, Kristin Neff answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: The difference between self-esteem and self-compassion.The elements that make up self-compassion.The benefits of self-compassion on your mental health.How self-compassion can actually allow you to take responsibility and grow.How self-compassion will make you a better leader.How self-talk and journaling can be reinforcing to your self-compassion. How to accept in the moment, but work for change in the future.How to use self-compassion to work through negative emotions. Who is Kristin? Kristin Neff is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, and is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research. She conducted the first empirical studies on self-compassion more than 20 years ago, and her extraordinary career in this space has led her to publish books and articles, and share her practices with with the world through the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. Dr. Neff has been recognized as one of the most influential researchers in psychology worldwide. She is the author of the best selling book, Self-Compassion. And her latest book is Fierce Self Compassion, How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive. Along with her colleague Chris Germer, she has developed the empirically supported Mindful Self Compassion program and founded the Center for Mindful Self Compassion. Recently, they co-wrote the best selling book, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive.  Mentions: The Center for Mindful Self-Compassion: https://centerformsc.org/  The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive by Kristin Neff PhD and Christopher Germer PhD https://self-compassion.org/mindful-self-compassion-workbook/  Follow Kristin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinneff/  Website: https://self-compassion.org/  More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/