Empathy & Compassion

(Empathic Leadership) Why The Empathetic Leader Is the Best Leader 

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At the core leadership is ultimately about others. It means inspiring them to take actions beyond their capabilities, leading them in a direction that is compelling and inspiring. And empathy is the foundation of those actions.

Here are six simple ways that empathy can make you into the best leader you can be:

1. Empathy creates bonds…

2. Empathy gives insight….

3. Empathy teaches presence:..

4. Empathy guides understanding:…

5. Empathy sharpens people skills…

6. Empathy cultivates better communicator…

 

– Lolly Daskal | Leadership

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