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Arthur Brooks: #1 NYT Bestselling Author, Harvard Professor and Happiness Expert

Leading With Strengths

CHAPTER

Exploring the Distinction Between Empathy and Compassion in Leadership

This chapter delves into the distinction between empathy and compassion in leadership, pointing out that while empathy involves feeling others' pain, compassion entails taking action to alleviate suffering. It stresses the significance of leaders embodying compassion and making tough decisions even when they are not popular, drawing on personal anecdotes to underscore the value of compassion over empathy in leading effectively.

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