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Scott Trumpolt: Beyond the Paycheck: Strategic Compensation Through an Empathetic Lens
When it comes to empathy at work, there are a hundred different ways to infuse empathy into your operations and systems – in real, practical, non-emotional ways. One of those ways is to look at compensation strategies and professional growth and development. Today, Scott Trumpolt…
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Heather R. Younger: The Art of Self-Leadership
What if the key to leading others with empathy… is learning how to lead yourself first? Today’s guest, Heather Younger, is here to show us how self-leadership isn’t just a personal development buzzword — it’s the foundation of truly impactful, caring leadership that achieves real…
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Sharon Steed: Empathy in Communication and AI
Many leaders come to empathy in their style and communication based on their own challenges. Today’s guest shares how vulnerably sharing her story led her down the path of teaching and training on empathy, and how you can boldly leverage vulnerability as an asset in…
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Pass the Gratitude, Not the Gravy, to Drive Performance
In today’s Hot Take, Maria talks about gratitude as a practice and catalyst for empathy, collaboration, and well-being. Listen in as Maria discusses gratitude as a leadership superpower, mental health booster, and cultural glue. She dives into what true gratitude means, why we should be…
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Dr. Abraham George: Creating Ripple Effects of Change Through Empathy in Action
What does it take to leave a high-powered career and change the world, one child at a time? And how can empathy fuel ripple effects of change, no matter your role in a company or society? Dr. Abraham George is a social entrepreneur with a…
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Lisa Even: Building a Culture with Good Ripple Effect
We’ve got work to do! Yes, we do. And it will likely not stop. So, WHY should you make time for joy, even in the toughest work environments? Why should you even do it when we have spreadsheets, deadlines, and goals to hit? The better…
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October 2025 Hot Take: My Birthday Wish: More Empathy, Less Excuses
October is Maria’s birthday month—and her wish this year? More empathy and compassion in leadership. In this special solo episode, Maria shares why we must stop accepting toxic leadership as “normal,” and how you can turn the tide toward human-centered, high-performing workplaces. Plus, she’s got…
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Oscar Trimboli: The Four Listening Villains: How to Listen Deeply to Lead Better
How well do you listen? Like, really listen? We waste so much time, energy, resources, and money due to a lack of effective listening. It causes misunderstandings, rework, mistakes, and in some cases, dangerous outcomes. My guest today is a Listening Whisperer! Oscar Trimboli starts…
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Lane Byrum: When Lack of Empathy Costs Your Company Millions
How much better does taking an empathetic approach impact not just your leadership, but your ability to bring the right products and services to market nd truly connect with your ideal customers? Turns out, it can help you avoid costly advertising campaign failures! Today I…
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Ursula Taylor: Conflict and Negotiation Reimagined
What if the real solution to conflict is not about persuading the other side, but in transforming yourself first? That’s the provocative question we explore in today’s episode with my guest, Ursula Taylor. We discuss why self-awareness and authenticity must precede empathy, versus what some…
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Mark A. Mears: How to Grow From Leader to Legacy Builder
How can you challenge yourself as a leader to embrace empathy and think bigger, not just about success, but about significance? Joining me today is Mark Mears, a visionary business leader, best-selling author, keynote speaker, consultant, and visionary business leader. He has a significant track…
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Courage to Advance: CEO Evaluation Reimagined: The 360-Degree Approach Every Board Needs with Mike Humphries
Featuring guest Mike Humphries, SparkEffect CEO and former Fortune 500 Executive. Welcome to Courage to Advance, hosted by Kim Bohr and brought to you by SparkEffect, in partnership with The Empathy Edge. Our show is launching off on its own! Come check us out for…
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