If I asked you what makes a great leader, what would you say? Someone who is smart and creative? An effective communicator or motivator?
Was empathy on your list?
Empathy is a leadership trait that doesn’t get enough credit. but it improves your capacity to effectively communicate with others and helps you build a stronger team.
Empathy drives business results.
On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Brooke explains what makes empathy an essential leadership trait, exploring how empathetic leaders help their teams meet the demands of work and life.
Brooke discusses the impact of stress on mental wellness and overall health and describes how empathy helps us understand what people need.
Listen in for insight on demonstrating empathy by listening without judgement and learn to leverage empathy as a data gathering tool in YOUR business!
💕 00:31 – What makes empathy an essential leadership trait
💕 01:17 – How Brooke distinguishes empathy from just being nice or making people happy
💕 01:38 – The impact of stress on mental wellness and overall health
💕 02:58 – How empathetic leaders help their teams meet the demands of work and life
💕 03:26 – Why empathy is an important skill for both entrepreneurs and corporate leaders
💕 04:12 – How empathy helps us motivate others, deal with conflict and understand what people need
💕 05:28 – Demonstrating empathy by asking questions and checking in with your team
💕 06:07 – How Brooke leverages empathy as a data gathering tool in her business
💕 06:37 – Brooke’s challenge to listen with more empathy and see how it improves your reputation as a leader
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