Empathy in the workplace

Is there such a thing as empathy in the workplace? Can it be cultivated? Can it be good, or even bad? Find out all of that and more in this blog post.

Every internship requires interpersonal skills: stuff like communication, teamwork, and leadership. One of the “softer” skills on that list is empathy, and many experts say that this is at the top of the list of must-have skills for success.

Empathy in the workplace ensures that all members of a team within an organization are heard and seen as equals. Diverse perspectives and innovative solutions are more likely to come out when everyone is given a voice.

Today is 'thesaurus day', which I didn't know was a real thing - and yet here we are. I was thinking about what word I believe to be the most important within my role, and with the clients that I work with. And for me, the word 'empathy' always wins. I find that so much of my job revolves around finding empathy, leaning into empathy, teaching empathy and so on. Not only this, but working through empathetic fatigue, and helping other professionals do the same.

Leaders juggle various responsibilities but might miss underlying issues like negative workplace culture. It's often affecting performance.

Replacing sharp elbows with soft skills can be good for a company's bottom line.

The things teachers say can cut deeply or build a lasting foundation for success. Here are seven teacher-tested expressions to try this year.

What great leader have is Empathy #empathy #leadership