Mary,

Thanks for you provocative post which has obviously touched many of us in the group.

I agree that it takes two to right a wrong. Unfortunately egos can often get in the way of full restoration because we are taught that showing what I call “loving and kind” behavior is a sign of weakness. I read an article recently; however, that our current work environment filled with stress and uncertainty is bringing out the goodness in leaders who see the need to show compassion to their employees.

Let’s all get behind leaders who show they are human beings just like the people who report to them!  After all, life is just better when we treat people how we want to be treated. We can do this folks – one leader at a time.