It’s probably safe to say that most of us want to be empathetic. And it’s also probably safe to say that most of us want empathetic leaders in the workplace. It’s not just about being nice. Fostering empathy in the workplace can boost productivity and positively impact the bottom line.

This week’s guest is Patricia Bravo, Founder of The Empathetic Leader. In this chat, Patricia breaks down what empathy is and how it activates understanding. We also talk about:

Traits of empathetic leaders

How empathy can lead to better decisions

Predictive insights that can be gained from empathy

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