“If we want to get better results, we must understand people’s feelings.”

In Tactical Empathy, host Erin Thorp explores the role of empathy in leadership. Sharing her journey as a young female engineer in a male-dominated field, she discusses how her emotional responses, initially seen as a weakness, were later recognized as a leadership strength. Erin emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and naming emotions, and advocating for empathy as a crucial skill for effective leadership.

Today on Tactical Empathy:

• How effective leaders understand people
• Challenges of emotional expression in a traditionally masculine setting
• Emotional intelligence as a leadership strength
• Acknowledging and naming your emotions
• Empathy's role in understanding self and others

Connect with Erin:

• Instagram: @elthorp 
• Website: www.erinthorp.ca 
• Freebie: 5 Practices to Build Empathy Skills

This show was produced by Soulfire Productions