#011: Empathy, How To Use it, & Brene Brown
Episode #011 Empathy
Some leaders fail to realize that the success of their group or organizations lie not only on the ability of the leader to command and lead, but more so in having good relationships with its people. Having sympathy is one, but being empathetic is another. It is about\xa0having the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. It's putting oneself in another\u2019s shoes
Ken and Paul share their thoughts about empathy and their own experiences about it. They share how powerful empathy can be and how to become an effective leader especially when leading the millennials.
Insights:
- Be empathetic with yourself first
- Empathy is a learned skill and should be cultivated by leaders who would want to make a difference in people\u2019s lives
- Listen and ask good questions
Links:
- Brene Brown, Daring Greatly and her TED Talk
- BreneBrown, Empathy
- Story about dad helping \xa0son, Derek Redmond, finish his 400m semi-final in 1992 Olympics
- Man gives out $50 bills to drivers
- Gary Chapman, 5 Love Languages
- Tesla passes Ford in Market Value