Self-compassion is the ability to be gentle with oneself, empathize with oneself, and be friends with oneself, in a sense, to be one's best friend. It is to accept oneself without judgment or blame when times are tough, when one fails, or when there are things one does not like about oneself. Many studies have shown that self-compassion positively affects mental and physical health, such as greater happiness, greater life satisfaction, better emotional control, and a suppressed sense of self-criticism. Leading with compassion means using one's position and resources to help others and alleviate problems. A compassionate leader is not an authority seeker but an influence seeker who encourages rather than demands. Guiding team members to combine their efforts, skills, talents, understanding, passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to working together for the greater good are the distinguishing features of a compassionate leader. Compassionate leadership is a leadership style in which leaders empower their employees by exhibiting empathy, understanding, and support. This leadership approach has many benefits for individuals, teams, and organizations, such as increasing employee engagement, trust, collaboration, satisfaction, burnout reduction, corporate culture, and sustainable and effective leadership. The inadequacy of traditional leadership approaches in responding to the complex needs of the modern business world has led to compassionate leadership coming to the forefront as a leadership approach that has gained importance, especially after the pandemic and global crises. In this context, this section aims to evaluate the concepts of compassion, self-compassion, and compassionate leadership in the light of the relevant literature.