5 Ways To Lead With Empathy
Empathy sounds like one of those touchy-feely words. It’s what those woo-woo leaders do. But it’s not.
Leading with empathy is something every leader should do. It not only endears you to your employees but it forms stronger connections between you, employees, suppliers, and more.
Why wouldn’t you want to lead with empathy?
What Is Empathy?
Some of us may have the wrong idea of empathy. We don’t understand what empathy is or how to use empathy. Let’s get clear about what empathy is.
According to the dictions, empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. That means you, as a leader, can connect with your people on an emotional level. You can share in another person’s grief, stress, anguish, frustration, and more without letting it overcome you.