(For workplaces where people thrive)

By Mike Leber,
Leadership Coach, Mentor & Key…

Empathy is the foundation of thriving workplaces and emotional intelligence:

✅ It builds trust
✅ It nurtures loyalty
✅ It boosts collaboration
✅ It helps reduce burnout
✅ It shapes innovation cultures

When people feel valued, heard, and understood, they bring their best.

1. Be present in conversations 👀

• Genuine connection starts with undivided attention
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2) Seek to understand before being understood 🔭

• Trust grows when you truly hear someone
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3) Acknowledge emotions without dismissing them 🤗

• Validation makes people feel seen and emotionally supported
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• 4) Validate feelings without judgment 👐

• Creates a safe space for authentic expression
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5) Show vulnerability yourself 🤲

• Trust deepens through shared openness
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• 6) Celebrate curiosity 🔎

• Curiosity bridges differences and builds understanding
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7) Adapt to people’s needs 🌊

• Helps others feel comfortable and truly supported
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8) Stay calm under pressure 🧘

• Creates safety and stability in tough moments
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9) Express genuine gratitude 🙏

• Strengthens bonds and encourages continued sharing
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Empathy isn’t just a skill. It’s a daily practice.

When you lead with empathy, you build trust.

And trust builds unstoppable teams.

What empathy practices would you add?
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