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Ep 74: The Power of Applied Empathy with Michael Ventura

Jun 18, 2024

Michael Ventura, founder of Sub Rosa, shares insights on the power of empathy in business and leadership. Topics include the beginnings of empathy work, building trust through empathy, and pursuing multiple passions. Explore how applied empathy can enhance team performance and organizational culture.

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Michael Ventura

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Quick takeaways

Craft a purpose with multiple guiding lights for a fulfilling journey.

Incorporating empathy in leadership enhances team dynamics and drives growth.

Deep dives

Building a Purpose-Oriented Around a Constellation

In today's world, where individuals lead varied lives, the concept of choosing a singular North Star as a guiding purpose can be challenging. Michael Ventura advocates for crafting a purpose focused on a constellation of guiding lights instead. By identifying key points of light in life that contribute to realizing one's complete self, individuals can form a personal myth or story that guides them towards their desired path, making their journey feel more achievable and fulfilling.

Intro

2min

The Power of Empathy in Business and Leadership

11min

Navigating Resistance to New Ideas and the Importance of Readiness

2min

The Power of Applied Empathy

8min

Redefining Personal Purpose

5min

Exploring the Balance of Yin and Yang Energies in Healing Practices

3min

Michael Ventura is an accomplished leader, practitioner, and educator. As the founder of strategy and design consultancy Sub Rosa, he advised influential organizations from the ACLU, Goldman Sachs, Google, Microsoft, and Nike to well-respected institutions such as The United Nations and the Obama-Biden Administration. Alongside this work, Michael serves as faculty at the Esalen Institute and in private practice working with individuals seeking personal development and mentorship. His book, Applied Empathy (Simon & Schuster 2018) explores the intersectionality of these two worlds (business and personal development) through the practice of empathy for the self, and for others. Michael is a leading voice in fostering empathy within organizations and is dedicated to enhancing team performance and organizational culture through the power of empathy. And in this episode, we explore exactly how to do that.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:04:55 - The Beginnings of Empathy Work

00:10:37 - The Power of Thoughtful Questions

00:15:39 - Teaching Empathy in Unexpected Places

00:22:03 - Building Trust through Empathy

00:25:16 - Pursuing Multiple Passions

Connect with Michael Ventura

Website: consolidatedeggs.com

Website: michaelventura.co

Instagram: @themichaelventura

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/mvmvmv

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