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Apr 16, 2024 • 12min

How to Become a More Empathetic CEO

Empathy will always be a crucial skill for leaders. But in the modern workplace, it demands a new level of meaning and priority. Empathetic leaders see people as people. Not as employees—but as human beings with ideas, values, opinions, and emotions. Today’s top-performing leaders build their teams from a point of always connecting. Because they know people want a leader who can empathize with them and connect with them on multiple fronts. In today's video, Sabrina shares how practicing empathy can benefit your team, company, and career. She also covers why leaders should not hide from vulnerability and how to master true vulnerability by being a good listener and putting your emotions aside. Key Quotes “If your goal is to treat people right and create a team where everyone is doing their best work, it requires empathy and connection to make that happen.” “You can’t really hide emotions from other people; they can tell when you’re scared.” “Share your authentic fears when you’ve already processed them, so you can talk about them without being activated.” “Empathy only exists in the context of relationships; we’re all relational beings.” What You’ll Learn (00:00) Introduction (00:37) The Biggest Misconception About Empathetic Leadership (02:36) Leaders Hiding Away From Vulnerability (03:50) To Share or Not to Share Your Fears as a Leader? (06:59) Ways to Become a More Empathetic CEO (09:17) The Skill of Reflective Listening Resources Mentioned Myevergrowth.com Sabrina’s LinkedIn Sabrina on X
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Apr 12, 2024 • 6min

Why People Aren’t Giving You Unfiltered Feedback

About the Episode: What is the first thing that comes to your mind when someone says, “Can I give you some feedback?” Most people feel threatened and become defensive. This makes sense because humans are designed to avoid uncomfortable things. But here’s the thing: when you avoid feedback, you miss out on great opportunities to grow and learn. Unfiltered feedback from your team is a gift. Ask for and receive it because it could mean the difference between a flailing and thriving team. In this video, Sabrina shares a simple strategy CEOs can use to get better at receiving feedback. Expect to hear the dos and don’ts of receiving feedback, why you feel threatened by feedback, and how to build a culture of unfiltered feedback. Key Quotes: “You need unfiltered feedback from your team. You need them to trust you enough to tell you all the ways you make them uncomfortable.” “If feedback hurts you, it means you’re taking everything personally.” “The key to having more people give you unfiltered feedback is to take feedback well.” What You’ll Learn: (00:00) Introduction (00:38) Why You Need Unfiltered Feedback From Your Team (01:22) Common Misconceptions About Giving Feedback (02:42) Why You Feel Threatened By Feedback (03:26) The Wrong Way to Take Feedback as a CEO (05:19) How to Get Better at Receiving Feedback Resources Mentioned: Myevergrowth.com Sabrina’s LinkedIn Sabrina on X
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Apr 9, 2024 • 8min

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 Links and Resources: Myevergrowth.com Sabrina's LinkedIn Sabrina on X
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Apr 5, 2024 • 3min

Empathetic Leadership: How to Build Loyalty and Trust in Your Teams

About Episode Does your team know you care about them? Do they trust you have their best interest at heart? In this video, Sabrina shares how leaders can use empathy to build high-performing teams and maximize their people’s talents. She also talks about the one thing leaders should change about their leadership style to create an environment where everybody is excited to show up to work. What You’ll Learn: (00:00) Introduction (00:38) Empathy is in Everything That We Do (01:10) A Case Study on Empathetic Leadership Resources Mentioned Myevergrowth.com Sabrina’s LinkedIn Sabrina on X
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Apr 2, 2024 • 6min

Evergrowing Culture: How to Build High-Performing Teams

About Episode What is an Evergrowing culture, and how does it help teams do their best work? In today's episode, Sabrina shares what an Evergrowing culture is and how empathetic leadership can contribute to employee retention, productivity, and overall company success. Throughout this episode, we'll discuss key topics such as providing clear direction, demonstrating empathy, and actively listening to your team members. What You’ll Learn: (00:00) Introduction (00:36) Why Many Companies Rarely Achieve Their Goals (01:29) The Benefits of Treating People Right  (03:48) Reasons You’re Not Having Fun In Your Business (04:59) The Key Components of an Evergrowing Culture Resources Mentioned ⁠Myevergrowth.com⁠ ⁠Sabrina’s LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Sabrina on X⁠
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Mar 26, 2024 • 5min

How to Become a Better Listener (A Guide For Leaders)

About Episode Are you really listening to your people? In this episode, Sabrina reveals why listening is the most important skill a leader can have. She also shares the difference between good and bad listening as well as actionable tips on how to become a better listener. From staying present in meetings to asking insightful questions, tune in to discover how becoming a great listener can transform your leadership approach and unlock the full potential of your team. What You’ll Learn: (00:00) Introduction (01:01) What To Do When You Feel Distracted in Client Meetings (02:30) What Makes a Great Listener? (03:44) How to Listen with More Empathy Resources Mentioned Myevergrowth.com Sabrina’s LinkedIn Sabrina on X
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Mar 19, 2024 • 15min

How Successful CEOs Use OKRs to Build High-Performing Teams

About the Episode You've probably heard about OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). But what are they and are they the most effective way to set organizational goals? There exists hundreds of goal-setting frameworks in the world. What makes OKRs special is their ability to give leaders the direction they need to achieve their objectives and the path they need to take to get there. In this video, Sabrina gives a quick but handy explanation about what OKRs are, how to design one according to your organization’s needs, and how successful companies use them to set targets and manage performance. Resources Mentioned myevergrowth.com Sabrina’s LinkedIn Sabrina on X Show Notes & Timestamps (00:00) OKRs and why they’re important (01:00) OKR Case Study and Success Stories (03:26) A high-level design process for implementing OKRs (06:06) The biggest pushback for OKRs (08:43) Why you should never overcomplicate or oversimplify an OKR (10:25) Lessons learned about operational efficiency (12:45) How OKRs help team cohesion (13:33) Parting thoughts

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