Empathy

The Benefits of Empathy for Leaders

The Benefits of Empathy for Leaders

In business, leaders are regularly praised for their ability to communicate as well as to empower and motivate their team members, though underlying those abilities is a healthy dose of empathy. Empathy for others that supports their ability to engage more effectively with their teams leading to a number of key benefits. Despite the impact that empathy has on leaders’ ability to lead, empathy is an often overlooked skill of the best leaders.