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How empathetic leadership can coexist with strength | Grit in the Boardroom

July 16, 2026 / 00:46

This episode discusses empathy, teamwork, and the importance of inclusion in organizations. Key themes include kindness, communication, and the role of every team member.

The speaker shares a personal experience working with a director who lacked communication skills, emphasizing the impact of every individual's role within a team. The importance of making eye contact and engaging with others is highlighted.

Listeners are encouraged to reflect on who may be excluded from conversations and decisions, stressing the need for a more inclusive environment.

Overall, the episode promotes a culture of empathy and kindness in professional settings, urging listeners to consider the collective responsibility of all team members.

TLDR

Empathy and inclusion are essential for effective teamwork.

Episode

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I absolutely believe that if I cannot lift someone up then I should leave them exactly where I
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found them. I once worked with an organization where the director, he never spoke [music] to anyone, never
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made eye contact, nothing. We're all a team. If the cleaner doesn't clean the room or wherever, you don't perform your
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best. If the receptionist doesn't, you know, that's the first face of the organization. All of those things. In
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this world with all the noise, let's be kind, let's be empathetic. Who am I leaving out of the room? Who's not in
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this room who should be? Who's not in the conversation? Who's not part of the decision?

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Episode Highlights

  • The Importance of Kindness
    Emphasizing empathy and inclusivity in teamwork and organization.
    “Let's be kind, let's be empathetic.”
    @ 00m 29s
    July 16, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • In this world with all the noise, let's be kind, let's be empathetic.
    How empathetic leadership can coexist with strength | Grit in the Boardroom

Key Moments

  • Empathy in Action00:29
  • Inclusivity Matters00:35