Evergrowing Empathetic Leadership: Is Empathy a Sign of Weakness?
About the Episode:
Why is empathy such an essential skill for leaders? And does showing empathy automatically mean a leader is soft?
In today's episode, we’ll break down the impact of empathy on organizational culture and leadership effectiveness. Sabrina shares how a company's commitment to empathy can help build employee loyalty, maximize talent, and drive organizational success.
Tune in to hear valuable insights on how leading with empathy can unlock your team's full potential and create environments where everyone feels valued and motivated to do their best work.
Key Quotes:
- “As a leader, the first step is to apply it to yourself. Use self-awareness, self-empathy, and self-compassion.”
- "I define empathy as the ability to feel what the other person is feeling. When you're able to do that you're truly able to put yourself in the other person's shoes.”
- “What makes a good leader? It’s about taking accountability for your communication and making sure you are being clear.”
What You'll Learn:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:38) How to Avoid Common Miscommunications at Work
(02:02) Empathy in Leadership: The Key to Team Collaboration and Understanding
(03:30) The Role of Self-Awareness and Self-Compassion in Effective Leadership
(05:12) How to Build a Better Relationship with Yourself
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