Are You Ready to Transform Your Business for the Better? Heartmanity for Business is Here to Show You How

Congrats if you’re seeking to be an empathetic leader. Let’s be clear, though: it doesn’t mean you’re soft or that you sit around all day hearing about employees' problems and empathizing with every complaint.

Being an empathetic leader changes from moment to moment depending on the situation, people involved, and what is in the best interest of the relationship, team, and company. To be an empathetic leader means being attuned to yourself and others and in sync with what is needed most.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes 

In today’s fast-paced business world, leaders who can quickly adapt to change and bounce back from setbacks are more valuable than ever. But what allows good leaders to be flexible and welcome change without showing signs of resistance?

The answer lies in developing emotional intelligence and building resiliency muscles.

Estimated reading time: 4.5 minutes

Many people don’t recognize that a lack of leadership is like absentee parenting. Employees have little guidance so they often feel lost. Many times, the disconnect and absence of leadership create high turnover and loss of talent. Employee engagement and high performance are the direct benefits of emotionally intelligent leaders who stay connected with the pulse of a company through regular contact with their employees.

So if you think a lack of presence is acceptable, think again. Every leader needs key EQ skills to lead successfully.

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes