This article by Dr. Chris reframes apathy as a systemic by-product rather than a personal flaw, offering a five-part Respectful Disruption Leadership (RDL) praxis to counter it. Grounded in research on identity, efficacy, and emotion, it provides actionable strategies to reawaken purpose, build micro-power, interrupt harmful patterns, apply systemic pressure, and foster shared accountability—turning apathy into a catalyst for change.

While the political spotlight remains fixed on tax cuts and budget caps, a less-discussed yet deeply concerning impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is quietly taking shape: its direct threat to educational access, especially for students pursuing global learning.

Legacy isn’t about the mark you leave—it’s about the motion you start. So what are you setting in motion?

Real leadership isn’t just about getting results, it’s about making people feel safe to follow. What if compassion is the skill that makes all others possible?

Leadership isn’t always about speaking up, sometimes it’s about making room. Dr. Chris explores what happens when we lead not with declarations, but with deep, courageous listening. In a noisy world, the most revolutionary thing a leader can do is… pause.

We’ve praised hustle as leadership for too long. In this reflection, Dr. Chris invites us to rethink rest, not as retreat, but as a radical, visionary act. What if the leaders who pause are the ones creating the most space for others to rise?

We’ve been taught to chase leadership like it’s a title, a spotlight, or a seat at the table. But what if real leadership is quieter, more human, and far more disruptive? In this reflection, Dr. Chris invites us to reimagine leadership as a practice of presence, not performance.

Join us on a transformative consulting journey with Compear Consulting Collective. With a team that holds a rich diversity of experiences, we don't just offer insights—we craft bespoke solutions underpinned by principles of social justice and innovative thinking. Our platform isn't just a service; it's a catalyst, driving your organization to challenge conventional norms, champion inclusivity, and spearhead equitable progress.

Compear.org was founded in response to an evident disparity in global education. We observed a world where certain narratives were favored, where the rich tapestry of global histories and marginalized voices was too often silenced. This led us to realize that to achieve authentic diversity, equity, and inclusion, it wasn't enough to merely adjust the system in place. We needed to revolutionize it. That was when we embraced the approach we now call 'respectful disruption.' This approach is also the basis of my doctoral research and framework that we use for our educational programming and coaching.

In this recap, Founder and Managing Director of COMPEAR.org, Christina Thompson discuss the 2023 Global RD Summit successes, with a 50% increase in attendees compared to the previous year. The engagement rate remained commendably high at 99% even after maintaining 75% engagement in post summit networking. Participants praised the thought-provoking topics and diverse perspectives presented. Summit recordings are accessible until a specified date, and feedback is welcomed for future improvements. The introduction of a learning guide initiative and the Global Respectful Disruption Initiative (GRDI) received significant attention and support. Read more….

Compear Global Education Network has been selected as a finalist in the category of 'Championing Diversity' for The PIEoneer Awards 2022!

Compear Global Education Network is excited to announce that we have been selected as a finalist in the category of 'Championing Diversity' for The PIEoneer Awards 2022! In addition of our consulting and training programming with educational institutions and businesses all over the globe, we started with a free three-part webinar series in 2021.

Compear Global Education Network,  Founder Christina Thompson, is proud to have a small part of the highly anticipated book "Like a Fish in Water: How to Grow Abroad when you Go Abroad" by  Rich Kurtzman. "Like a Fish in Water is your personal guide to international living. Learn how to adapt to any culture, fit in with the locals, and turn what you thought were challenges into exciting opportunities." 

Compear Global Education Network and GoAbroad.com formed a partnership to collaboratively amplify the experiences of the underrepresented and underserved around the globe, as well as discuss ways in which we all can respectfully and actively disrupt practices and policies that make room for inequality and discrimination in international education.

Compear Global Education Network (CGEN) and GoAbroad.com are partners! GoAbroad.com is the original online resource for meaningful travel and the most comprehensive search engine for experiential, international travel experiences. Compear is honored to work together to spearhead inclusive programming, and a writing series to highlight the experiences of the underrepresented around the globe.

Hundreds tuned in for the spring Compear three-part webinar series highlighting topics that are often overlooked in higher education and global learning.