(Empathic Leadership) 8 Key Skills of Empathy

As leaders, we need to make emotional connections with our target audience if we hope to influence their thoughts and actions. One very important way to connect positively with people is with what I call powerful empathy….

Here are eight key empathy skills you can practice to improve your ability to connect with others:

  • Curiosity: Take the time to be curious about what other people think. Try to fully understand their point of view.
  • Authentic Listening: …
  • Repeating and Paraphrasing:  …
  • Imagination:  …
  • Open-Mindedness:  …
  • Vulnerability: …
  • Self-Awareness:  …
  • Sensitivity to Others’ Emotions: …



by JESSE LAHEY