Can You Hear Me?

Empathy is a huge part of emotional intelligence and is a skill that is often overlooked in the workplace. Empathy is the ability to understand the feelings of others. Oftentimes, in work, we confuse having empathy with being a pushover or being in agreement with someone. It is not. 

A core component of expressing empathy is listening. Truly listening requires more than just hearing words. Listening requires comprehension— the ability to understand what is being said. Listening requires understanding, attention and emotional presence. 

Active listening among teams can boost trust and reduce misunderstandings, which lays foundations for deeper connections in the workplace. Deeper connections means better collaboration and deeper thinking. 

Empathetic listening isn’t just good for the person you’re listening to—it’s transformative for you, too. By truly tuning in, you’ll gain insight, foster stronger bonds, and learn to approach situations with greater understanding.

Want to learn more about how I’ve had to  leverage empathy in the workplace? Stay tuned for updates on my upcoming book!