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Caring is Everything: Getting to the Heart of Humanity, Leadership, and Life

by David Irvine

Bayeux Arts, 2017
Paper: 978-1-988440-14-9 | Cloth: 978-1-988440-00-2 | eISBN: 978-1-988440-01-9

ABOUT THIS BOOK | AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY | TOC

ABOUT THIS BOOK

"Caring for Everything" brilliantly fosters the notion that all of us, regardless of our education, social or economic status, can sincerely make a difference and bring joy to others, ourselves, and the community in which we serve.

AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY

David Irvine, "The Leader's Navigator", author of Becoming Real. the Authentic Leader and Bridges of Trust, is an internationally sought-after speaker and mentor. His work has contributed to the building of accountable, vital, and engaged organizations. David has written extensively on the topics of leadership, authenticity, accountability, organizational culture, and employee engagement. With more tan 35 years experience as a family therapist, workshop facilitator, professional speaker, and trusted leadership advisor, he is one of Canada's most respected voices on leadership, organizational culture, and personal development.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

Preface: Caring is a Path to Authenticity xv
Introduction xix
Running Out of Time 1

Part I: The Many Dimensions of Caring 9
It’s in Our Bones 11
What Caring Looks Like 27
The Uncomfortable Part about Caring 46 Allowing for Caring 61

Part II: Anatomy of Caring 73
A More Human World 75
Important Relationships 82
Choices and Accountability 94
An Authentic Life 104
A Radical Notion 114
The Joy in Caring 122
What Home Means
The Gift of Adversity 144
Our Shadows 154
Allowing for Hope 162

Part III:
Cultivating Caring 171
Gratitude 173
A Caring Universe 181
Forgiveness 197
Your Fundamental Purpose 204
The Art of Tending 213
Caring for Nature
Taking the Time 225
The Caring Muscle 234
Health and Wellbeing 238
Cultivating a Practice of Self-Care 244
Finding Beauty in the Beast—Caring Through Darkness 249
Care of the Soul 259
In Search of Caring 267
The Footprints of a Great Physician Leader 275

Appendix A: Making Caring in the Workplace Real 279
Appendix B: Putting Caring into Action 283
Appendix C: Becoming Real: A Journey to Authenticity 287
Appendix D: Character Inventory 294
Appendix E: Getting the Ball of Human Goodness Rolling 296
Appendix F: Honoring the Shadow: Shining a Light on
the Hidden Aspects of Yourself 304
Appendix G: Strengthening Your Caring Response 309
Appendix H: Sticking with an Exercise Program 314
Appendix I: Self-Care Inventory 318

Acknowledgements 327

Editor’s Note 330
Select Bibliography 332

About the Author
Short Summary 335

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