In this episode of She Has a PhD, host Ana Cadete is joined by scientist and social entrepreneur Zafira Castaño to explore the vital role of emotional intelligence in leadership.

Together, they discuss why empathy is a crucial yet challenging skill for leaders, especially for women in male-dominated fields. Zafira shares her insights on navigating workplace dynamics with emotional intelligence, how to handle criticism constructively, and offers valuable advice for women looking to enhance their leadership effectiveness. 

References:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2021/09/19/empathy-is-the-most-important-leadership-skill-according-to-research/?sh=7354661d3dc5

https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/emotional-intelligence-in-leadership

 🔗 Connect with Dr. Zafira Castaño:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zafiracastano/

🔗 Connect with Dr. Ana Cadete:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acadetepires/