Empathetic leadership creates higher-performing teams by building psychological safety, engagement, and trust. Research confirms that leaders with high empathy drive better employee retention and performance outcomes.• Empathy is a strategic leadership skill, not a sign of weakness• Three key moments when empathy matters most: when team members struggle, during tough feedback, and through organizational change• Specific scripts for handling each situation with empathy while maintaining accountability• Personal example contrasting two leadership styles during a crisis and their impact• Empathetic approach to struggling team members creates space to address real issues affecting performance• Feedback delivered with empathy shifts from "calling out" to "calling up" people to their potential• During change, employees need honesty and connection more than perfect answers• Empathy creates psychological safety, which is the foundation for engagement and performancePick up my book "Lead Anyone" on Amazon and visit www.eliseboggs.com to explore executive retreats, customized training, and coaching opportunities for your leadership development.Follow on Instagram: @12minuteleadership Order my book, Lead Anyone!
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