EP #232: How to Be a More Empathetic Leader
Empathy is way more than knowing what someone is going through.
It’s about sharing the emotions they are feeling. An empathetic leaders goes out of their way to feel what their people are feeling.
Are you sympathetic with your people? Great. Empathy is more. I thought I’d share a few things that can help you be more empathetic. They build on relationships and taking simple understanding to shared feeling. Use them early and often in your work. It’s critical part of a generous workplace culture.
Have a generously energetic day. 💪
What You'll Learn in Today's Episode:
Why empathy is more than just understanding
How you can’t just fit in with empathy
Why feeling is some important
About asking questions with emotion
About listening without expectations
How we look for things in the same places
Why you have to give people space
How people can exude their emotions
Why the perfect environment doesn’t exist
The importance of working alongside people
What you do when you are an empathetic leader
The difference between positive and negative empathy
Quotes Worth Sharing:
“Everyone’s talking about empathy now.” - Bob DePasquale
“We can’t just stumble upon empathy.” - Bob DePasquale
“The solution is not to stand out and not be empathic.” - Bob DePasquale
“Emotion is what you can share with people.” - Bob DePasquale
“Why do you feel that way?” - Bob DePasquale
“What’s the feel that caused that?” - Bob DePasquale
“Let that person feel comfortable in sharing with you.” - Bob DePasquale
“Giving people space can be so challenging.” - Bob DePasquale
“People need their space to let emotions out.” - Bob DePasquale
“People don’t expect you to be clairvoyant.” - Bob DePasquale
“You have to come alongside people.” - Bob DePasquale
“What do you do when you are an empathetic leader?” - Bob DePasquale
Resources From Today's Episode:
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My Book - Personal Finance in a Public World
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