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Kate, Jeannie, & Jayna: How to Support Transgender Colleagues & Kids in a Dangerous Time
Today I’m facilitating a unique discussion with three brave women, two of which live under this shadow of fear for themself and their child, and one who is a cisgender ally: Kate Brookes, Jayna Sheats, & Jeannie Gainsburg. We talk about their own stories that…
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Dr. Tracy Brower: The Secret to Happiness at Work
Happiness seems as elusive and subjective at work as empathy. But there is a link between the two, and we’re going to get into that today! My guest is Dr. Tracy Brower, a PhD sociologist studying work-life fulfillment and happiness. Today we discuss what happiness…
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Empathy Under Pressure: 2024 State of Workplace Empathy (Part 2) with Rae Shanahan
Welcome to another special episode brought to you by the great folks at Businessolver! Their annual State of Workplace Empathy Report has been my go-to for years in finding out exactly how everyone from CEOs to employees thinks and feels about empathy in the workplace.…
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Michelle Hoover: Understanding First-Generation Professionals in Your Workplace
Hispanic. Women. Gay. Transgender. Neurodiverse. Black. All of these identities make up the rich mosaic of our workplaces. We know the data shows that diverse experiences drive better business decisions to identify unseen risks or opportunities, but have you considered this next group we talk…
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September Hot Take: It’s Finally HERE!
“For all the bold leaders embracing a more human-centered approach and performing at the highest levels, your choices impact and influence your colleagues, families, and communities, that’s a win for us all.” This is just a small snippet from the dedication of The Empathy Dilemma…
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Dr. Yosi Amram: How Spiritual Intelligence Makes You a Better Leader
Today, I have a wonderful conversation with Dr. Yosi Amram, author of Spiritually Intelligent Leaders: How to Inspire by Being Inspired. We talk about what spiritual intelligence is and how it compares to emotional intelligence, how it is not limited to a religious doctrine or…
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Markus van Alphen: Observational Listening and Being an Excellent Leader
What makes an excellent leader? Today my guest shares why he believes that leaders who develop their empathy and emotional intelligence are not just better leaders – they become excellent leaders. An excellent leader looks after their own wellbeing by looking after the wellbeing of…
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Kristine Scott: How to Resolve Conflict with Angry Customers or Colleagues
According to a CPP global human capital study, 89% of employees let their conflicts with co-workers escalate. My guest today, Kristine Scott, is out to build a future where the energy of conflict gets harnessed to create pro-social change, not division. Kristine shares how she…
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Empathy Under Pressure: 2024 State of Workplace Empathy (Part 1) with Rae Shanahan
Welcome to a special episode brought to you by the great folks at Businessolver! Their annual State of Workplace Empathy Report has been my go-to for years in finding out exactly how everyone from CEOs to employees thinks and feels about empathy in the workplace.…
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August Hot Take: Joy as a Performance Catalyst
Only 1 month away from the birthday of The Empathy Dilemma! I am so excited to share with you the last pillar today – joy. What the heck does joy have to do with empathy or high performance? Well, joy is where many leaders get…
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Safaa Charafi: Spatial Justice and Building Inclusive Cities
What are inclusive cities? How can we shape our cities to be more inclusive for individuals and organizations? Too often, we take things for granted when designing cities and don’t realize how they actually may not work for many of our citizens. Whether it’s public…
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Jim Wharton: How Fostering Empathy with Animals Encourages Conservation
Let me be clear: Humans ARE animals. Empathy for animals is not about thinking they’re cute. It’s about creating a strong connection where we understand their unique needs and habitats so we can be part of the solution to increase biodiversity, avoid extinction, and promote…
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