According to INSEAD's latest global study of 300 senior business leaders from industries ranging from hospitality to automotive to biotech, 61% are trying to balance their employees' need for support with their company's goal for high performance. As a result, many leaders have fallen into the trap of viewing compassion vs performance as a binary decision. While most of us believe that true leadership requires both compassion and responsibility, this finding shows that demonstrating this type of leadership is more difficult than ever.

What should leaders do to avoid falling into this trap?