When you believe you belong,
you bring your whole self to the table.
You take risks, you innovate and you're more likely to go the extra mile. Leaders who get this – such as Simon Sinek with his "Start with Why" or John Maxwell with his focus on developing others – understand connection fuels success.
This brand of leadership - one infused with empathy - is about having the courage to be vulnerable. It's about celebrating wins (big and small) together. It's about building trust through listening and creating opportunities for open dialogue.
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Of course, balancing empathy with accountability can be tricky. It means setting clear expectations and having difficult conversations when necessary. That's why empathetic leadership doesn't preclude tough decisions - it powers them.​
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In the end, leading with empathy and heart is more than "just being nice" – it's about creating high-performing teams where everyone can thrive.
From self-reflection to self-study:
Leadership tools to guide your journey
Worksheets and Guides
The Leadership Lexicon invites self-assessment of personal leadership traits, helping people examine the characteristics that power their decisions, teams and lives.
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Contact Jill to learn more about how the Leadership Lexicon can help assess your team's organizational strengths.
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Dr. Jill brings more than two decades of execution expertise to help build powerful initiatives that grow belonging and enhance opportunities - for organizations, and for the people who fuel them.
Understanding the perspectives and experiences of others is essential to the decisions you make as a leader.
