May 27, 2025

Why Empathy Is Your Secret Superpower, With Mimi Nicklin

34 minutes

Did you know that 52% of us are lonely?

This episode with Bestselling Author and Empathy Advocate, Mimi Nicklin, will unpack the essential role of empathy in leadership, our relationships and our world.

Looking at the power of this evolutionary skillset in driving profound impact on our connections and our brands, Mimi reveals the solutions to win and succeed.

The conversation lays out the path to Listening-Led Leadership and how to balance humanism and capitalism across age and cultural brackets- as well as uncovering the power of empathetic, inclusive communications and psychological safety.

As charismatic as she is passionate, Mimi is set on reconnecting the world, one organization, and one audience, at a time.

Tune in to hear Mimi’s answers to questions such as:

Can you share the pivotal moment in your career when this passion became your purpose and why?

In your bestselling books “Softening The Edge” and “Empathy at Work” you argue that empathy is not just a soft skill but a business imperative. As leaders navigate the complexities of today’s market, how can they effectively integrate empathy into their strategic decision-making processes without compromising on efficiency? And why should they?

The current AI driven landscape often feels impersonal and detached. Based on your insights, how can marketing leaders foster genuine human connections in a world driven by algorithms and data? And can AI really ever show empathy?

Your experience spans numerous cultures and markets. Can you discuss how cultural empathy influences global marketing strategies and why it’s essential for leaders to understand and respect these nuances?

For leaders currently facing unprecedented challenges—from remote working to rapidly shifting consumer behaviors—what practical steps can they take to cultivate a more empathetic and resilient organizational culture?

Looking forward, what do you see as the biggest opportunities and challenges for empathy-driven leadership ? How can aspiring leaders prepare themselves to navigate this evolving landscape and why would you say this is necessary?

And much, much more!

Invitation From Our Guest

Take a free empathy audit to assess your own empathy levels and also receive access to free ebooks and 30-Day Self Empathy Journal.

www.empathyeverywhere.co

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