86% of people say they are better able to navigate the demands of their professional as well as personal lives when they feel their leaders are empathetic. Great leaders are servants, and one of the best ways to serve each other, regardless of your relationship to them is through empathy.
Synchronous Health Specialist, Nadia Aquino, notes: “Leading with empathy means being able to tune into the needs of others and having awareness of their thoughts and feelings. Although empathy is often overlooked as one of the vital skills in the workplace, it has been shown to improve job performance and job satisfaction.”
Some of the benefits of empathy include:
• Inclusivity/Connectivity • Retention • Engagement • Increased Innovation/Creativity • Healthier Work-Life Balance
So what are some ways you can practice empathy?
Take the posture of curiosity with no agenda…..consider where someone may be coming from and try your best to meet them where they are – (think “how would this make them feel?). Practicing this posture promotes it. Remember healthy boundaries, and get out there and empathize
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