Compassionate Leadership: A Strategic Imperative
Room 238 | Breakout 1 | 1:00 pm
Audience: Administrators, Business Office, HR/Operations
Rooted in scripture and backed by research, discover how compassion can:
- Enhance employee well-being: reduce burnout, increase job satisfaction, and foster a stronger sense of belonging.
- Boost organizational performance: Improve learning, increase cost-effectiveness, and create a more positive work environment
- Develop compassionate cultures: learn practical strategies to cultivate a more positive work environment.

Tammie Haveman, Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Partnerships
Bethel University
Tammie Haveman is the Director of Clinical Partnerships and an Assistant Professor at Bethel University, where she serves in leadership and teaches courses on ethics and cultural humility. Her writing includes contributions to Focus on the Family and (in)Courage, along with co-authoring several devotional books. Tammie brings a diverse background of experience in education, healthcare, and nonprofit leadership, and she is passionate about empowering Christian leaders and educators in their faith and professional journeys. As a frequent speaker at national and local events, she shares insights on integrating faith with practice. Currently, she is pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Transformational Leadership at Bethel University. Tammie also holds an MA in Christian Thought from Bethel University Seminary and an MA in Teaching from the University of St. Thomas.