Growing compassion : the case of CEOs sleeping rough for a night

![CDATA[This research examines the concept of compassion, and proposes that compassion may be developed in a corporate leader through their active participation in a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. The authors interviewed twenty-two high level executives who had participated in the Vinnies (St Vincent de Paul) CEO Sleepout, in Sydney, Australia. Thematic analysis was conducted, revealing insights from the stories of their experiences. Findings indicated that the development of compassion was substantial, and impacted not only the well-being of the participants, but also employees, close and distant networks, and the community. This study demonstrates the far-reaching impact of enhancing compassionate leadership through CSR. This in turn has positive ramifications for organizational health and profitability.]]