Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Do you struggle with understanding the feelings of the teams you lead? You are not alone. Empathy is a challenge for many leaders and employees. It can be hard to juggle the daily demands of leadership, while also taking time to consider your employees' feelings, but research indicates that the best leaders prioritize empathy. Check out this episode for a few tips on how you can be more empathetic as you lead. 

An estimated 22% of Americans are planned to be working from home in 2025. With more businesses and organizations shifting to remote offices, many people wonder how to grow their networks from their home offices. No worries, because I have some tips for you! Whether you're looking for a new job or simply interested in meeting new people, this week's tips can help you get intentional about building relationships in the remote workplace.

Book mentioned at the close of the episode: It's Not Your Turn by Heather Thompson Day 

Do you identify as an introvert? You're not alone. A 2020 study found that just under 50% of people would call themselves introverts. As people who typically thrive in solo settings, building relationships can be a little challenging. Listen in as I share a few suggestions on how I handle being an introvert while cultivating my network. 

How often do you take time to reflect? Do you find yourself on-the-go and unable to pause for reflection? This episode continues the topic of relationship-building from the starting point of being more self-aware. As leaders, we find ourselves focused on our daily tasks lists and responsibilities, making it difficult to take time to evaluate our own growth. This episode highlights five questions to ask yourself periodically to become more self-aware as you look to build your network. 

This week kicks off our series of conversations around networking and relationship-building as leaders. How do I build a network? Where do I start? What if I'm an introvert? Who should I connect with? We'll explore these questions in the coming weeks! On today's podcast, Dr. Dias talks about implementing a relationship audit and how you can begin to grow your network.