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Why Empathy Is Important
We live in an era filled with information. Thus, without emotions and the ability to sense, understand, and respond to these emotions, any level of understanding and connection is impossible. In today’s business world, we have tools and methods for the efficient exchange of information, but these leave out a massive amount of what makes people human.
Research has shown that empathy is essential at work, and when it comes to remote work, the critical need for developing both emotional intelligence–and expressing it in the form of empathy–is imperative to its success.
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Empathy in a Remote Team
- Toxic leadership is the main reason why employees leave their jobs. In order to become truly exceptional, those in charge must practice empathetic leadership.
- Empathy is the ability to feel what another person is feeling. It is the ability to put yourself in the other person’s shoe...
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How To Be A More Empathetic Leader
Encourage formal and informal meetings, demonstrate your listening abilities and show care. You can use technology to enhance virtual meetings to feel more close and connected.
One has to assume a positive intent and work closely with the team, getting a full idea of their workday, life and...
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A Safe Place
The highest-performing teams have one thing in common: psychological safety. It is the belief that you won’t be punished when you make a mistake.
- Approach conflict as a collaborator, not an adversary.
- Ask for feedback to illuminate your own blind spots. Open up for suggestions ...
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Identify And Challenge Your Biases
We are all biased. People tend to approach situations with preconceived notions. It helps people feel prepared for situations. It helps people to feel in control and more comfortable. But preconceived notions, assumptions, or biases make it difficult to listen fully.
Work on identifying th...
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Reasons why empathy is important
Dr. Daniel Goleman gives three reasons why empathy is so important:
- The increased use of teams (that could spark different emotions.)
- The rapid pace of globalization (with cross-cultural communication that could lead to misunderstanding)
- The growing need to retain t...
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