Dear readers,

When it comes to leaders, we think that they are individuals highly goal-oriented, with strong authority and knowledge, with results that speak for themselves, with high energy and drive. We look up to our leaders expecting them to make difficult decisions in an assertive way and with successful results. But we are not perfect, and these characteristics may not be enough to ensure a high-quality leadership.

What is missing? Due to the latest events happening in certain parts of the world, we may realize that Empathy is certainly a desired attribute for Leadership, and that is missing. When a leader is an Empath Leader, they:

✓ Can understand what people are thinking and feeling, enabling them to build better relationships. This has a very positive impact on a leader´s performance and raises approval from the people.

✓ Can improve their emotional regulation by feeling what others feel. This is very important in times of great stress since it helps to avoid burnout.

✓ Can engage more in helpful behaviors that, in return, make people more willing to help them when needed.

A strong leader is not the one who displays his/her power through getting results no matter what, on the contrary, a powerful leader can put him/herself in other people's shoes and act for the highest good of everyone involved.

Our invitation to you is to include Empathy in the different leadership positions of your life and towards yourself. And if you find it challenging, remember that we can always learn, grow, and improve if we know the right direction to go. Discover the Four Habits Empathetic Leaders must have, by our CEO, in our newest video below.