Welcome to August Hot Takes! To celebrate the podcast's 2nd anniversary, we're shaking things up with some solo episodes from yours truly. I'm answering common questions attendees ask during my keynotes and trainings.

How can I run my business with empathy?

Whether you are part of a billion dollar organization or you are a solopreneur, there are valid business reasons to embrace empathy as part of your business model. And it warms my heart to get this question, as it means that people are finally putting a spotlight on empathy as a way to run a more sustainable, successful business.  We want to embrace empathy in how we lead our teams and run our businesses. But we're not always sure how. Let's talk about the ways in which you can infuse empathy into your business and reap the rewards.

Thanks for being here and enjoying the podcast. Would love to know what you think of this Hot Takes format.

Key Takeaways:

• Easy ways you can practice empathy at work start with asking questions and being an active listener. 
• State your common goals out loud - it reminds everyone involved that you’re actually on the same team and want the same things. 
• Your community is made of real people with needs, desires, goals and aspirations, not numbers, subscribers, or dollar signs. 

"It's very easy to show empathy at work. It's not as complicated as people think. It just requires self awareness and emotional intelligence." —  Maria Ross

Resources Mentioned:

Client Love: Maria's digital course on how to nurture the customers you already have so you can attract even more.

3 Ways to Show More Empathy to Your Customers

5 Ways Empathy Benefits Your Business

Let's Redefine "Kind" in Business

3 Ways to Practice Empathy at Work

5 Ways to Use Your Business to Make the World 

Don’t forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy

Connect with Maria: 

Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.com

Learn more about Maria’s brand strategy work and books: Red-Slice.com

Hire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-Ross

Take my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with Empathy

LinkedIn: Maria Ross

Instagram: @redslicemaria

Twitter: @redslice

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Get your copy of The Empathy Dilemma here- www.theempathydilemma.com