Empathetic Leadership is A MUST

In this article in Forbes discussing Empathy being the most important leadership skill, Tracy Brower states “Leadership requires a fine mix of all kinds of skills to create the conditions for engagement, happiness and performance, and empathy tops the list of what leaders must get right.”

When empathy is lacking it causes stress and negativity which impacts our mental health and our relationships. In business it directly affects our people’s performance, impacts our customer experience and the bottom line.

Asking and being attentive to our colleagues and family costs us very little, but its impact is huge in their lives. Simply regularly asking “Are you okay”, Offering “How can I help” or just being available to listen, can change a single person’s perspective at a moment in time.

Let’s ensure that we are empathetic as leaders and members of our families and community. The people in our lives are what’s really important!!!

The article is a absolutely a worthwhile read: Empathy Is The Most Important Leadership Skill According To Research (forbes.com)

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