Why "Nice" Isn't Enough: The Uncomfortable Truth About Compassion (w/ Rich Harwood)

Is "hope" just a buzzword, or can it actually rebuild our cities?

We often think of compassion as something soft, easy, and purely positive. But what if true compassion is actually uncomfortable? What if it requires us to face hard realities rather than chase utopian dreams?

In this episode of Compassionate Las Vegas, host Will Rucker sits down with Rich Harwood, founder of The Harwood Institute and a legendary voice in community transformation. From Flint, Michigan to right here in Las Vegas, Rich has spent decades helping divided communities find their way forward. They discuss why "Turning Outward" is the key to solving our biggest problems, why we need to stop waiting for everyone to agree before we act, and how to create a "positive contagion" of change.

Watch to discover: Why compassion requires the courage to be uncomfortable. The critical difference between "Authentic Hope" and "Utopian Fantasy." How to start a movement with just a few people who are "ready to roll." Rich’s proven strategies for healing divides and inequality.

Notable Quotes:

"When one truly engages in compassion, it can make us uncomfortable… How is it that we're opening our soul to other people?" — Rich Harwood

"We need to start with folks who are ready to roll…and allow this to spread over time." — Rich Harwood "Compassion creates connections that we didn't think existed or may not have believed could exist." — Rich Harwood

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