The Essentials: Empathy and Quality Connections

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Leaders and HR professionals are recognizing the need for empathy in the workplace more than ever before, but definitions of empathy vary — and even the term makes some leaders squeamish. Below, we’ve tried to reduce the confusion surrounding the nebulous term by focusing on the outcome: quality connections among co-workers. Research shows that such connections can reduce burnout, energize workers and leaders, and make everyone feel cared for.

Empathetic leadership

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Building quality connections

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The power of listening

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Author:  NeuroLeadership Institute

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