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The Power of Empathy in Business and Leadership
This chapter explores how a guest's personal crisis led to a discovery of the power of empathy, shaping his work and life philosophy. The discussion emphasizes the significance of empathy in driving high-performing teams, deep customer understanding, and meaningful organizational change, despite past perceptions of empathy as a taboo word in business. The chapter also touches on the importance of recruiting individuals with strong empathic abilities, incorporating soft skills like empathy, belonging, and inclusivity into leadership, and addressing challenges faced when senior leaders are reluctant to embrace empathy initiatives.