Empathy is the most important leadership skill
Twenty (20) months into the global pandemic and empathy is definitely the number one leadership skill great companies are looking for; leaders who have innate authentic empathy.
Why is empathy so important? Empathy enables you to know if the people you’re trying to reach are actually reached. It allows you to predict the effect your decisions and actions will have on core audiences and strategise accordingly. Without empathy, you can’t build a team or nurture a new generation of leaders. You will not inspire followers or elicit loyalty. Empathy is essential in negotiations and sales: it allows you to know your target’s desires and what risks they are or aren’t willing to take.
Here is a quick 3 min read on why this skill is so important and in demand.