

Maria Ross
Author, speaker, and empathy advocate, sharing insights on leveraging empathy in leadership, branding, and creative work.
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Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 8min
Empathy in Business: Nice or Necessary? - With Maria Ross | Episode 337
Maria Ross, an author and empathy advocate, dives into the transformative role of empathy in leadership and creativity. She breaks down cognitive versus affective empathy and how these concepts can enhance client interactions. Maria discusses the common barriers to empathy, like ego and insecurity, and cautions against 'empathy hijacking' in conversations. She also shares innovative ideas like empathetic pricing, urging professionals to tailor their services to client needs, all while maintaining a balance between compassion and productivity.

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Mar 4, 2025 • 44min
E334 | Respond, don't react! Empathy: a strategic advantage for leaders with Maria Ross
Maria Ross, a keynote speaker and founder of Red Slice, champions empathy as a strategic advantage in leadership. She discusses how to cultivate empathy while maintaining performance, emphasizing a five-pillar framework: self-awareness, self-care, clarity, decisiveness, and joy. Maria debunks misconceptions around empathy, asserting it fosters effective workplace relationships and culture. They also explore the balance between decisiveness and compassion in decision-making, and the importance of joy in leading high-performing teams, especially in today's evolving workplace.

Oct 17, 2024 • 37min
1003: How to Be Both Empathetic and Effective as a Leader with Maria Ross
Maria Ross, a keynote speaker and empathy advocate, shares her insights on how leaders can merge empathy with effectiveness. She discusses the necessity of empathy in engaging teams and driving performance, all while avoiding people-pleasing. Ross addresses the 'empathy dilemma' leaders face—navigating support for teams while ensuring accountability. She also explores innovative team-building methods that align skills development with service, and encourages clarity in communication across generational divides. Her approach promotes a joyful and inclusive workplace.