Yep compassion is important. Sure it is a neccessary ingredient but the the most important? Not IMO, certainly not in isolation and/or not in concert with the required training and communication skills.

"I've got a very good relationship with Brendan and he's been communicating because he wants to be a part of Reach, he wants to help young people. Unfortunately for Brendan, there's a part of him that he's not aware of - the ramifications of what he does, he doesn't understand them just yet". Sage words from Jimmy who is clearly saying Fev has an enourmous amount of work to do before he would let him any where near any Reach clients.

I was about to highlight this sentence when i saw you had already done it.

I totally agree, Jimmy is leaving the door open for Brendon but is also saying he needs to do a hell of a lot of personal work on his own situation before he can "Help" others.

Wise Words from our President.

That does not rule out compassion at all.

That does not rule out compassion at all.

Doesnt make any statement in support of the concept.

Stynes realises better than many posters that Fev is more out of Reach. B)

Doesnt make any statement in support of the concept.

Stynes realises better than many posters that Fev is more out of Reach. B)

HaHa! Fair go Rhino. The Jimma is a very compassionate man...But you do have to earn it.

I will concede though, his little Holiday to L.A. (Vegas) does mean the earning of respect could take decades B)