Empathetic Leadership: The Key to Thriving Workplaces
- Brittany Castonguay
- Apr 1
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 9
By: Dr. Brittany Castonguay 1 April 2025 #Leadership
In today’s dynamic workplace, leadership has evolved far beyond traditional management. Organizations that thrive are those where leaders foster a culture of empathy, support, and understanding. Empathetic leadership enhances employee well-being. This drives higher employee engagement, productivity, and retention.
People don't leave companies; they leave bad managers. Those managers fail to lead with empathy.
What is Empathetic Leadership?
Empathetic leadership involves understanding, sharing, and responding to the emotions of others. It means actively listening to employees, recognizing their perspectives, and responding with care. Empathy in leadership is not just about offering solutions. It’s about validating experiences and collaborating on the best paths forward.
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