Points of Leadership: Leading With Empathy

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Quote: "Empathy is about standing in someone else's shoes, feeling with his or her heart, seeing with his or her eyes" --- Daniel H. Pink

Points of Leadership is all about equipping leaders in maximizing their leadership for the people they lead and care for.

According to a 2021 Forbes article by Dr. Brower, empathy is the most important leadership skill based on research. Brower states how empathy is a critical skill for leaders and it has taken on a new level of meaning and priority. Empathetic leaders understand the priceless value empathy plays in mental wellbeing, people's personal lives and consistent performance. The research conducted demonstrated the importance of empathy in contributing to positive outcomes, such as innovation, employee engagement, belonging, employee retention and work-life realities.  

Additionally, in a 2024 article by Dr. Gentry of Center for Creative Leadership, he explains the importance of leading with empathy. He states that when managers show empathy in the workplace, they improve their effectiveness and increase trust and collaboration on their teams. Gentry affirms how empathetic leadership is an asset to organizations because it increases performance and culture.
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In this insightful episode, Dr. Feyi Obamehinti and Mrs. Kristin Jaeck provide the definition of empathy, discuss how to lead with empathy and provide some examples. Leading with empathy is a super power for leaders who understand the value of human capital and how it drives organizational excellence. As always, the leadership principles we share on Points of Leadership are for any leader in any industry that desires to take care of those they lead well through the overflow of his or her life. So, pull up a chair, call a friend and take a listen and share with any industry leader in your life. 

​Bio: Dr. Feyi Obamehinti is a wife, mother, an ordained minister of the gospel, Bible Teacher, speaker, life educator, author, co-founder of nonprofits Oasis Connection Ministries and Oasis Focus Inc,. co-host of Oasis Connection TV, Oasis of Hope Podcast, host of Points of Leadership Podcast, and encourager extraordinaire of the Wellness Project. To learn more, visit:
www.oasisconnection.org
www.oasisfocusinc.org
www.wellness-project.org
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Bio: Mrs. Kristin Jaeck brings nearly three decades of experience working with organizations across multiple industries in the areas of stakeholder engagement (internal and external), leadership development, organizational analysis and restructuring, change management, and strategic planning.  To learn more visit: www.reworkingstrategiesllc.com