The Women's Leadership Podcast

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Welcome back to The Women's Leadership Podcast, where we empower women to lead with strength, heart, and unapologetic authenticity. I'm your host, and today we're diving into leading with empathy—specifically how we, as women leaders, can foster psychological safety in the workplace. This isn't just feel-good advice; it's a superpower that drives innovation, retention, and real results.

Picture this: You're in a high-stakes meeting at your company, say Google or any forward-thinking firm, and instead of fear silencing ideas, your team speaks freely. That's psychological safety, as de...

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Welcome back to The Women's Leadership Podcast, where we empower women to lead with strength, heart, and unapologetic authenticity. I'm your host, and today we're diving into leading with empathy—specifically, how we as women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace, creating spaces where everyone thrives.

Imagine walking into a meeting at a company like Red Hat, where Senior Software Engineer Savitha Raghunathan leads her team. She tunes into emotions, hers and her team's, building trust through emotional intelligence. As Savitha says, being attuned to those fe...

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Welcome back to The Women's Leadership Podcast, where we empower women to lead with strength and heart. I'm your host, and today we're diving into leading with empathy—your superpower for fostering psychological safety in the workplace. Imagine walking into a meeting where every voice matters, ideas flow freely, and no one fears speaking up. That's the magic women leaders create when we prioritize empathy, turning teams into thriving powerhouses.

Let's start with what psychological safety really means. According to experts at Page Executive, it's the freedom for em...

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You’re listening to The Women’s Leadership Podcast, and today we’re diving straight into what it really means to lead with empathy and create psychological safety at work.

Harvard professor Amy Edmondson describes psychological safety as a belief that you can speak up, ask questions, and make mistakes without fear of humiliation or punishment. When women leaders build that kind of culture, research from organizations like the Center for Creative Leadership and Boston Consulting Group shows teams become more innovative, more loyal, and far less likely to bur...

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You’re listening to The Women’s Leadership Podcast, and today we’re diving straight into one powerful idea: leading with empathy to build psychological safety at work.

Psychological safety is that feeling your team has when they can speak up, disagree, admit mistakes, or share a wild idea without fear of being punished, humiliated, or sidelined. Harvard researcher Amy Edmondson describes it as the belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk taking. When women leaders create that kind of environment, performance, innovation, and retention all go up...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today we’re diving straight into what it really means to lead with empathy and how women leaders can intentionally build psychological safety at work.

Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson describes psychological safety as a climate where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and make mistakes without fear of embarrassment or punishment. When that is present, research shared by the Center for Creative Leadership and Boston Consulting Group shows higher innovation, stronger performance, and dramatically better retention for...

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You’re listening to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today we’re diving straight into one powerful idea: leading with empathy as a pathway to psychological safety at work.

Harvard professor Amy Edmondson describes psychological safety as a climate where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and make mistakes without fear of humiliation or punishment. When women leaders create that climate, research from Boston Consulting Group and the Center for Creative Leadership shows retention, innovation, and performance all rise. According to the American Psychological Association, women leader...

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You’re listening to The Women’s Leadership Podcast, and today we’re diving straight into leading with empathy and how women leaders can build real psychological safety at work.

Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson describes psychological safety as a climate where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and admit mistakes without fear of embarrassment or punishment. When you combine that with the natural strengths many women bring to leadership—emotional intelligence, collaboration, and inclusivity—you get a powerful formula for high‑trust, high‑performing teams.
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Welcome back to the Women's Leadership Podcast. Today we're diving into one of the most transformative leadership approaches gaining momentum in workplaces everywhere: leading with empathy and building psychological safety. If you've ever felt like you couldn't speak up in a meeting, or worried that asking for help might damage your career, you're experiencing the absence of psychological safety. And here's what's exciting: women leaders are pioneering the shift to change that.

Let's start with what psychological safety actually means. Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson coined this...

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Welcome back, listeners. Today we're diving into something that's transforming workplaces across the globe: how women leaders are building psychological safety through empathy. And honestly, this matters more than you might think.

Let's start with what we're really talking about. Psychological safety at work means your team feels free to speak up, take risks, and express their opinions without fear of negative consequences. Research shows that when leaders successfully create this environment, retention increases by more than four times for women and by even higher rates for employees...

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Welcome back to the Women's Leadership Podcast. Today we're diving into one of the most transformative leadership qualities of our time: empathy and how it creates psychological safety in the workplace.

Let's be honest, listeners. Women leaders are reshaping how we work. Research shows that women leaders often demonstrate higher levels of empathy compared to their male counterparts, and this isn't just nice to have, it's essential. When leaders like Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's former Prime Minister, responded to the Christchurch mosque attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic with...

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Welcome back to The Women's Leadership Podcast. Today we're diving deep into one of the most transformative leadership approaches of our time: leading with empathy and how it creates psychological safety in the workplace.

Here's what we know. Research shows that women leaders often demonstrate higher levels of empathy compared to their male counterparts, and this isn't just a nice-to-have quality. It's fundamentally changing how workplaces operate. When employees feel psychologically safe, meaning they have the freedom to speak up, take risks, and express their opinions without fear...

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Welcome back to the Women's Leadership Podcast. Today we're diving into one of the most transformative leadership qualities of our time: empathy and how it creates psychological safety in the workplace.

Let's start with what this really means. Empathy-driven leadership isn't just about being nice or understanding emotions on the surface. It's a deeper connection where leaders genuinely understand and share the feelings of their team members. When women leaders embrace this approach, they're doing something remarkable. Research shows that women leaders often demonstrate higher levels of empathy...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we're diving right into leading with empathy and exploring how women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace. If you’ve ever wondered why empathy is so often described as a woman’s leadership superpower, you’re not alone. At organizations around the world, women leaders are transforming work culture not just with strategy but with heart.

Let’s start with what empathy in leadership really means. Empathy is the ability to consciously be aware of others’ feelings, needs, and concerns...

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Welcome to The Women's Leadership Podcast. Today, we're diving straight into the heart of what makes outstanding workplaces thrive: leading with empathy and fostering psychological safety, especially as women leaders. No small talk—let’s get to what matters.

Empathy is often called a leadership superpower, and not just for its warmth. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, organizations with empathetic leaders see higher job performance, stronger retention, and far more innovation. Women are increasingly at the forefront of this movement, setting a new gold standard. Jacinda Arde...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving right into a topic at the heart of authentic leadership—leading with empathy and fostering psychological safety in the workplace. These aren’t just buzzwords; they’re vital tools for transformational leadership, particularly for women who are reshaping what great leadership truly means.

Savitha Raghunathan from Red Hat says that leaders who lean into their emotional intelligence create environments of trust and mutual respect. She’s not alone—research from the Center for Creative Leadership ties empathy directly to hi...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving into the heart of what it means to lead with empathy and how women leaders can foster true psychological safety at work.

There’s a powerful shift happening in boardrooms, startups, and public office alike. Women are demonstrating that empathy isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s a game-changing force in leadership. Ginni Rometty, former CEO of IBM, redefined IBM's culture by emphasizing inclusion and emotional intelligence. Mary Barra at General Motors showed that prioritizing well-being during times of crisis...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into a topic at the very heart of modern leadership: leading with empathy, and more specifically, how women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace.

In today’s fast-paced work cultures, empathy isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a transformative force. It’s about seeing colleagues as people first and understanding, through compassion and attentiveness, what helps them thrive. Jacinda Ardern, the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, is a global example of empathetic lea...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. I’m so glad you’re here for this conversation, because today we’re diving into a quality that is not just a leadership trend, but a true game-changer: leading with empathy, and how women leaders can foster psychological safety at work.

When I think about transformative women leaders, Ginni Rometty, former CEO of IBM, comes to mind. During her tenure, she didn’t just focus on business metrics—she championed an environment where diversity was strengthened, unconscious bias challenged, and relation...

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Welcome to The Women's Leadership Podcast. Today, let’s dive straight into how women lead with empathy and how that power can fundamentally reshape the workplace by elevating psychological safety. Think of women like Jacinda Ardern, Ginni Rometty, Mary Barra, and Sheryl Sandberg. Their impact didn’t stem from simply being in charge—it came from how they made people feel seen, heard, and valued. Jacinda Ardern, for example, inspired a country through crises not just with policy, but with visible compassion that brought unity and trust in New Zealand. Mary B...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. I want to get right to the heart of today’s conversation: leading with empathy, and how women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace.

Think about the impact of women like Mary Barra at General Motors or Ginni Rometty at IBM. Barra guided GM through challenging times by putting people first—offering flexible work arrangements and prioritizing well-being, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rometty transformed IBM’s company culture, championing diversity and relationship building over autocratic decision-making. These women di...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into a powerful topic: leading with empathy and how women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace.

Empathy in leadership is not just a trending conversation—it’s the force that’s redefining corporate culture. Companies led by empathetic women like Mary Barra at General Motors or Ginni Rometty, former CEO of IBM, are shifting away from rigid, autocratic norms toward cultures built on trust, openness, and inclusion. Mary Barra made headlines for how she prioritize...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into one of the most powerful drivers of engagement and innovation in the workplace: leading with empathy, and how women leaders foster psychological safety to unlock the best in others.

Empathy is more than a buzzword. As Ginni Rometty did at IBM, it’s about shaping organizations into spaces where inclusion and understanding aren’t aspirational—they’re reality. When we look at leaders like Mary Barra of General Motors, her commitment to employee well-being during challenging...

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Welcome back to The Women's Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving right into a topic transforming workplaces around the globe: leading with empathy and how women leaders are creating environments of psychological safety. Let’s talk about what it really means for women to step into their power, foster trust, and inspire authentic collaboration at every level.

Look at trailblazers like Ginni Rometty, former CEO of IBM. During her tenure, Rometty made it a mission to create an inclusive and empathetic corporate culture, breaking down unconscious bias and focu...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. I’m so glad you’ve joined me today for a discussion about what it really means to lead with empathy and, perhaps even more importantly, how women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace.

Let’s dive right in, because this isn’t just a catchphrase—the need for empathetic leadership is transforming how the world does business. Think of trailblazers like Mary Barra at General Motors. During the chaos of the pandemic, Barra prioritized the safety and well-being of her teams...

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This is The Women’s Leadership Podcast, and today we’re diving straight into a crucial topic: leading with empathy and how women leaders are creating workplaces where everyone feels safe, heard, and valued. Let’s get right to it.

We know that empathy in leadership is no passing trend. When you look at women like Ginni Rometty, who reshaped IBM’s culture by openly addressing unconscious bias and championing diversity, or Mary Barra at General Motors, who prioritized her employees’ well-being during the COVID-19 crisis, a clear pattern em...

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Hello and welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving right into what might be the single most transformative skill in modern workplaces: leading with empathy and using that power to foster psychological safety. There’s nothing soft about empathy—it’s every bit as strategic as analyzing spreadsheets or setting quarterly goals. Women leaders like Mary Barra at General Motors, Ginni Rometty at IBM, and Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, have all shown the world how empathy not only changes corporate culture but can genuin...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, I’m diving straight into one of the most powerful topics at the heart of true leadership: leading with empathy and how women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace.

Empathy, once considered a peripheral skill, is now front and center in effective leadership. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, empathy is positively associated with job performance, and organizations led by empathetic women see higher engagement, stronger innovation, and deeper trust across all levels. But more than stats or t...

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Today, let’s dive into leading with empathy, and how women leaders can champion psychological safety in the workplace—a subject at the heart of advancing empowered, inclusive, and high-performing teams.

Leadership is evolving, and the classic mold of command and control is being steadily reshaped. Women like Mary Barra at General Motors and Ginni Rometty at IBM have stepped forward with empathetic leadership styles, creating environments where employees feel seen, supported, and empowered to succeed. By putting people first, these leaders show us time and again that empa...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast! Today, we’re diving right into a pivotal topic: leading with empathy and how women leaders can foster psychological safety at work. Let’s get into the heart of what it means to lead with empathy, and why this approach is transforming workplaces around the globe.

Empathy isn’t just about being nice—it’s about truly understanding, valuing, and responding to the feelings and perspectives of those around us. Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, led her team through the uncertai...

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Welcome to The Women's Leadership Podcast. Today, we dive straight into a topic transforming workplaces across the globe: leading with empathy and how women leaders can cultivate true psychological safety. For those new to the concept, psychological safety means team members feel comfortable expressing ideas, taking risks, and even admitting mistakes without fear of humiliation or retribution. Why does this matter? Studies highlighted by Harvard Business Review and the Center for Creative Leadership show that organizations with higher psychological safety not only retain women at greater rates, but also spark...

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Welcome to The Women's Leadership Podcast, where we explore the power of women in leadership and the impact they have on shaping corporate cultures. Today, we're focusing on a crucial aspect of leadership: leading with empathy and fostering psychological safety in the workplace.

Empathy is no longer considered just a soft skill; it's a vital component of effective leadership. Women leaders like Ginni Rometty, the former CEO of IBM, have transformed corporate cultures by fostering more inclusive and empathetic environments. Rometty championed initiatives to improve diversity and actively...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re exploring how women leaders can foster psychological safety through leading with empathy—a topic at the very heart of women’s empowerment and workplace transformation.

Let’s dive right in. Empathy, once seen as a “soft skill,” now stands at the center of effective organizational leadership. Harvard Business Review highlights that empathetic leaders drive engagement, innovation, and resilience in their teams. Women, with their emotional intelligence and collaborative instincts, are redefining what successful leadership looks like.

Think about th...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Leading with empathy isn’t just a trend—it’s transforming the way women drive change in business and beyond. Today, let’s explore how women leaders can foster psychological safety at work and why this is a game-changer for teams, organizations, and corporate culture.

Empathy in leadership is more than understanding someone’s feelings—it’s stepping into their experience and showing up with compassion. Mary Barra at General Motors exemplified this when she prioritized employee well-being during the pandemic, rollin...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, I want to dive straight into something that’s at the heart of truly great leadership: leading with empathy. Specifically, how women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace. Psychological safety, as described by the Harvard Business Review and championed by leaders like Angela Seymour-Jackson of PageGroup, is the essential foundation that allows teams not just to perform, but to thrive. It’s about ensuring every voice is heard without fear of ridicule or retribution and creating an environment where diverse contri...

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Welcome to The Women's Leadership Podcast. Today, we're diving right into a topic that shapes thriving, equitable workplaces: leading with empathy and how women leaders can foster true psychological safety for every person at the table.

A 2024 Harvard Business Review article by Maren Gube and Debra Sabatini Hennelly argues that psychological safety isn’t just a moral imperative—it's fundamental for organizational resilience and unlocking innovation. Why does this matter especially for women in leadership? Because women often face unique challenges in the workplace, from battling stereotypes to bein...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re exploring a quality that’s reshaping organizations and empowering the next generation of leaders: the power of leading with empathy and how women at the top are fostering psychological safety in their workplaces.

Empathy in leadership is more than just understanding your team members’ feelings—it’s about actively engaging with their challenges, validating their experiences, and prioritizing their well-being. Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, made headlines during the COVID-19 pandemic by putting employee safety and flexible wor...

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Welcome, listeners, to The Women's Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into a topic at the heart of women’s empowerment: leading with empathy and how women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace.

Empathy in leadership isn’t just a buzzword or a soft skill—it’s a major driver of team well-being, innovation, and organizational resilience. Think of leaders like Mary Barra at General Motors, who during the COVID-19 pandemic prioritized employee safety and flexible work, or Jacinda Ardern, whose compassionate approach inspired a nation. Th...

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Welcome back to The Women's Leadership Podcast. Today, we're diving into the heart of modern leadership: leading with empathy, and how women leaders are uniquely positioned to foster psychological safety in the workplace.

Empathy is no longer just a soft skill—it's the driving force behind successful teams and innovative companies. Leaders like Mary Barra at General Motors, Ginni Rometty at IBM, and Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, have embodied empathy in how they respond to crises, build trust, and champion inclusive values. These women sh...

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Today on The Women’s Leadership Podcast, we’re exploring one of the most powerful aspects of effective leadership: leading with empathy and the essential role it plays in creating psychological safety at work. For women leaders, empathy is more than a soft skill—it’s a transformative force that helps shape environments where voices are valued, innovation is possible, and women can step forward with confidence.

Picture yourself in a high-energy boardroom or leading a hybrid team. There’s no shortage of ideas, but are all voices genuinely...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today we’re diving straight into what might be the most transformative leadership trait of all: empathy. For women leaders, leading with empathy isn’t just a nice-to-have—it's a game changer. It’s at the heart of creating workplaces where psychological safety is more than a talking point. It's reality.

Imagine stepping into a meeting where you know your voice will be valued, not judged. Think about the difference when your manager or CEO genuinely asks how you're coping, and the answer...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving into the vital topic of leading with empathy and how women can pave the way for psychological safety in the workplace.

Empathy isn’t just a trend; it’s redefining what effective leadership looks like, with science confirming that women leaders play a key role in making work better for everyone. By tapping into emotional intelligence and a genuine curiosity about others’ experiences, women leaders aren’t only breaking glass ceilings but are also reshaping organizational cultures for the bett...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into a vital topic—leading with empathy, and how women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace. This isn’t just a buzzword conversation. According to Boston Consulting Group, teams led by empathetic leaders are more motivated, feel empowered, and are much less likely to leave their jobs. When psychological safety is high, only three percent of employees consider quitting, compared to twelve percent where it’s low. That’s not just nice for morale—it’s a tangible impac...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, let’s dive right into one of the most vital, but too often overlooked, superpowers of women leaders: leading with empathy, and how this shapes psychological safety in the workplace.

Empathetic leadership isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a movement. Look at Mary Barra at General Motors, who led GM through the COVID-19 crisis by prioritizing the health and well-being of her team, offering flexible work arrangements and real resources. The outcome wasn’t just a safer workplace—it was trust...

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Welcome to The Women's Leadership Podcast, a space where we explore the impactful roles women play in leadership today. In this episode, we're focusing on the powerful influence of empathy in fostering psychological safety in the workplace. Empathy, once considered a soft skill, has become a cornerstone of effective leadership, especially as women leaders champion inclusive and supportive environments.

Women like Nafissa Egbuonye, AVP of Growth and Community Engagement at Molina Healthcare, exemplify this shift. She notes that women's emotional intelligence allows them to "read the room" effectively...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving right into one of the most powerful qualities in effective leadership: empathy, and exploring how women leaders can harness this strength to create psychological safety in the workplace.

Let’s start with a truth: today’s most admired leaders—women like Mary Barra at General Motors, Ginni Rometty of IBM, and former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern—are redefining what it means to lead by making empathy central to their leadership. Mary Barra prioritized not just productivity...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into one of the most powerful tools for modern leaders: leading with empathy and fostering psychological safety in the workplace.

Empathy is more than just a trait—it’s an approach that’s reshaping how women lead, how teams collaborate, and ultimately, how organizations thrive. Women like Mary Barra at General Motors and Ginni Rometty at IBM have shown that empathetic leadership can completely transform corporate cultures. In her time at GM, Barra made employee well-being a top prio...

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Welcome to The Women's Leadership Podcast. Today, we're diving into a crucial aspect of leadership that is revolutionizing workplaces: leading with empathy and fostering psychological safety. Women leaders are at the forefront of this movement, and their strategies are transforming how we work together.

Empathetic leadership goes beyond just acknowledging emotions; it's about creating a deep connection with your team. Women leaders excel in this area by actively seeking diverse perspectives and encouraging open communication. For instance, Madiha Shakil Mirza, an Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Avanade, emphasizes the...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re jumping right into one of the most crucial dynamics of modern management: leading with empathy, and how women leaders can create psychological safety in the workplace.

Empathy isn’t just a buzzword or a soft skill—it’s a leadership superpower. The Center for Creative Leadership has found that leaders who show true empathy boost job performance, inspire trust, and spark innovation within their teams. Organizations led by empathetic women often see higher productivity and morale because team membe...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving right into the power of leading with empathy, and how women leaders across the globe are not only transforming workplaces but are also creating cultures of psychological safety. Let’s talk about what this really means, why it matters, and how concrete strategies can foster an environment where everyone thrives.

Empathy in leadership isn’t just about being nice or understanding someone’s feelings at the surface. It’s a transformative approach that can reshape how teams collaborate...

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Welcome to The Women's Leadership Podcast. I'm your host, and today we're diving deep into one of the most transformative leadership qualities of our time: empathy and its power to create psychological safety in the workplace.

When we look at leaders like Jacinda Ardern during her time as New Zealand's Prime Minister, we see empathy in action. Her compassionate response to the Christchurch mosque attacks and COVID-19 pandemic showed the world how empathy can unite people during crisis. Similarly, Sheryl Sandberg at Facebook championed empathetic leadership while advocating...

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As we explore the transformative power of empathy in leadership, it's clear that women leaders are at the forefront of creating cultures that foster psychological safety. Empathy is no longer seen as just a "soft skill," but a crucial component of effective leadership, enabling leaders to understand and connect with their team members on a deeper level. By actively seeking diverse perspectives and encouraging open communication, women leaders like Nafissa Egbuonye, AVP of growth and community engagement at Molina Healthcare, have shown that empathy can build trust and facilitate an...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, I want to talk directly about one of the most vital yet undervalued skills driving organizational success: leading with empathy, and how women leaders can use this strength to foster psychological safety in the workplace.

Let’s get right into the heart of this topic. Empathy is more than just feeling for someone; it’s the active effort to understand others’ perspectives and emotions. For women leaders, this isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a proven advantage. Studies consistently show that wome...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into one of the most vital topics transforming organizations right now: leading with empathy—and exploring how women leaders can foster real psychological safety in the workplace.

Let’s get real. Empathy used to be dismissed as a “soft skill,” but the tide has turned. It’s now a defining characteristic of powerful, effective leadership. When women step into leadership roles and bring their emotional intelligence, active listening, and inclusive mindset, incredible things happen across teams and entire cul...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into the transformative power of leading with empathy, and why it matters so much for psychological safety in our workplaces.

Picture Ginni Rometty, former CEO of IBM, shifting an entire corporate culture by listening and responding to the real, lived experiences of her employees. Or Mary Barra at General Motors, keeping well-being and flexibility front-of-mind for thousands during the COVID crisis. What makes these leaders stand out isn’t just their titles—it’s their ability to...

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Welcome to The Women's Leadership Podcast. I’m so glad you’re here. Today, we’re tackling one of the most urgent and transformative topics in leadership: leading with empathy and how women leaders are shaping workplaces centered on psychological safety.

Empathy is no longer considered a “soft” skill. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, it’s one of the most powerful drivers of engagement, innovation, and job performance. Women are at the forefront of this movement, changing how organizations function from the inside out. They aren’t just acknowl...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’ll explore leading with empathy and how women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace — a subject more relevant now than ever.

Across industries, we have clear examples of extraordinary women who’ve redefined leadership. When Mary Barra stepped up as CEO at General Motors, she prioritized the well-being of employees by introducing flexible work arrangements during the pandemic and ensuring her staff felt safe and supported. By leading with empathy, she built a culture of trust and inclusio...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, I want to dive into a topic transforming organizations from the inside out: leading with empathy and how women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace. This isn’t just a trend—it's a vital shift reimagining what it means to lead today.

Empathy is not just a “nice to have”—it is a strategic asset that drives engagement, trust, and innovation. A study from the Center for Creative Leadership shows that leaders who practice empathy see stronger job performa...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into one of the cornerstones of transformative leadership—leading with empathy, and how women leaders can use this power to foster true psychological safety in the workplace.

In a fast-evolving work environment, empathy isn’t just a virtue—it’s a strategy for survival and success. Let’s name it: women leaders like Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, have set global standards in empathic governance, particularly during the Christchurch tragedy and throughout COVID-19. Her...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into a topic that’s rewriting the rules of how we lead at work: leading with empathy—and how, as women leaders, we foster psychological safety so everyone can bring their true selves to the table.

Empathy in leadership is having its moment, but for many women, it’s always been the core of how we communicate, mentor, and manage. This isn’t about so-called “soft skills”—Harvard Business Review reports that empathy builds stronger connections, drives engagement...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today we’re diving straight into the heart of what sets transformative leaders apart: leading with empathy and fostering psychological safety in the workplace. For women in leadership—whether you’re managing a small team or influencing an entire organization—these aren’t just buzzwords. They’re foundational tools that empower you and those you lead.

Empathy, once dismissed as a “soft skill,” is now recognized as an essential driver of strong leadership. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, leaders who lead with empa...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving into the transformative power of leading with empathy—and how women leaders are uniquely positioned to foster psychological safety in the workplace. Let’s get right to the heart of it.

Empathy has become a cornerstone of leadership, not just a soft skill but a vital force driving performance, innovation, and inclusion. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, empathy in leadership directly boosts job performance and creativity. When employees feel seen and understood, they’re empowered to share i...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving right into a topic that’s essential for every workplace—leading with empathy, and how women leaders can foster psychological safety.

Empathy in leadership isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a transformative force that reshapes teams, cultures, and results. Take note of some voices making waves: Savitha Raghunathan at Red Hat highlights how being attuned to our own and our team’s emotions fosters trust and mutual respect. Let’s break down why that matters. When women leaders li...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast, where women’s empowerment is not just a theme—it’s our daily practice. Today, we're digging into the heart of what truly defines standout leadership: leading with empathy and cultivating psychological safety at work.

Let’s get right to it. Imagine a team where every voice is valued, where women are empowered to bring their authentic selves, challenge ideas, and take risks without fear. That environment doesn’t just happen—it’s built intentionally by leaders who prioritize empathy. Madiha Shakil Mirza fro...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, let’s dive straight into a critical topic for every woman in a leadership role: how leading with empathy can foster psychological safety in the workplace—a foundation for true inclusion, innovation, and high performance.

You’ve probably heard plenty about empathy as a leadership trait, but it’s so much more than a soft skill—it’s now recognized as a core driver of successful, resilient companies. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, empathy in managers is closely tied t...

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Welcome to The Women's Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into one of the most critical topics for modern leaders: leading with empathy and how women in leadership roles can foster true psychological safety in the workplace.

Let’s set the stage. Picture a team meeting where everyone feels comfortable sharing their boldest ideas, where mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth, and where every voice matters. Sounds ideal, right? According to Maren Gube and Debra Sabatini Hennelly in a recent Harvard Business Review piece, psychological safety is f...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re exploring how leading with empathy is not just a trend—it’s fundamental for women building psychologically safe workplaces where everyone can thrive. I want to dive right in because this is more than a buzzword; it’s a revolution in how we lead.

Empathy, especially for women leaders, is more than understanding—it’s about sharing and validating emotions, and forging real human connections in the workplace. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, empathy is directly linked to high...

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Thank you for joining me on The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving right into a crucial topic for every woman leader: leading with empathy and how fostering psychological safety transforms the workplace for everyone.

Let’s get straight to the heart of it. Empathy isn’t just a buzzword for women in leadership—it’s our superpower. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, empathy in the workplace isn’t just about kindness; it directly correlates with increased job performance and innovation. When team members feel psycholog...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving right into a defining topic for women at the forefront: leading with empathy and cultivating psychological safety in the workplace. Empathy isn’t just a buzzword. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, empathy in the workplace directly boosts job performance. When employees feel valued, when their emotions are seen and their contributions respected, they’re more engaged, more innovative, and more likely to achieve beyond expectations. But real empathy is more than understanding what others feel—it’s about sharin...

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Welcome back to The Women's Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving right into something that sits at the heart of empowered, effective leadership—leading with empathy and how women can foster psychological safety at work.

Let’s get right to it. Imagine a team where every voice not only speaks up, but is listened to and respected—where mistakes are treated as opportunities to learn, not reasons to be shamed. This isn’t just theoretical. According to research from the Center for Creative Leadership, teams led with empathy are more i...

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Welcome, listeners, to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today we’re diving right into the powerful topic of leading with empathy—and how women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace. Empathy isn’t just a buzzword; it’s transformative for organizations and, importantly, for the women who lead them.

Let’s start at the heart of the matter: Psychological safety. Harvard Business School’s Amy Edmondson defines psychological safety as an environment where people feel safe to speak up, offer new ideas, or admit mistakes without fear of retrib...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, let’s get right into a conversation that cuts to the heart of transformative leadership—leading with empathy and what it means for women at the forefront of the workplace revolution. Empathy is not just about understanding others; it's about sharing in the feelings of your team, and far too often, it’s women who are showing everyone how it's done.

Empathy builds trust, fuels innovation, and creates the ever-important foundation of psychological safety. Psychological safety is what allows people to speak...

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Welcome, listeners, to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today’s episode dives straight into leading with empathy and—more importantly—how women in leadership roles can champion psychological safety in the workplace. If you’re a woman aspiring to create real impact, or someone invested in seeing workplaces thrive, this conversation is for you.

Empathy is much more than a buzzword. According to research from the Center for Creative Leadership, genuine empathy in leaders is directly linked to better team performance. Women, often drawing from their lived experience of jugglin...

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Today on The Women’s Leadership Podcast, we dive right into a topic at the core of empowered workplaces: leading with empathy, and specifically, the critical role women leaders play in fostering psychological safety. Imagine you’re walking into your office, asking yourself, “Can I speak up without fear? Will my ideas actually be heard?” For so many women, this isn’t just a hypothetical – it’s an everyday reality shaped by the atmosphere leaders create around them.

Empathy isn’t just understanding someone else’s emotions. It’s about truly sharin...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving into a vital topic for women in leadership: leading with empathy and how it builds psychological safety at work. Let’s get right to it.

Empathy isn’t just another buzzword. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, empathy in the workplace has a direct link to job performance and innovative thinking. When women lead with empathy—by showing genuine care, validating emotions, and sharing in both the challenges and successes of their teams—they’re not just being...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we dive into a topic reshaping workplaces everywhere: leading with empathy and how women leaders foster psychological safety at work.

Let’s get right to the heart of it. When we talk about empathy in leadership, we aren’t just talking about being “nice.” According to the Center for Creative Leadership, empathy is positively related to job performance, innovation, and organizational success. But what does this really mean for women? Women are especially poised to lead this revolution, drawing from a wea...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, let’s get right into a topic that continues to define the future of effective leadership: leading with empathy, and specifically, how women leaders can build psychological safety in their organizations.

When we talk about empathy in leadership, we go beyond just understanding another’s experience. We’re talking about deeply connecting with our teams, making space for candid emotions, and demonstrating genuine care in every decision we make. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, empathy in the workplace actually...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into one of the most powerful tools any leader can wield: leading with empathy, and specifically, how women leaders are uniquely positioned to foster psychological safety in the workplace.

Let’s get right into it. When we talk about psychological safety, we’re talking about creating a space where team members feel genuinely safe to share their ideas, ask questions, and—most importantly—make mistakes without fear of humiliation or retaliation. According to Angela Seymour-Jackson, the Chair of...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into one of the most powerful tools in a woman leader’s arsenal: leading with empathy, and how that transforms workplace culture by fostering psychological safety.

Empathy isn’t just about understanding someone’s feelings; it’s about actively sharing in those experiences and responding with care. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, workplaces with empathetic leaders see more creativity, greater productivity, and higher innovation. Women leaders like Nafissa Egbuonye from Molina Healthcare remind us that true em...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight in with a topic that sits at the heart of modern leadership: leading with empathy and how women leaders are uniquely positioned to foster psychological safety in the workplace.

Empathy, in the realm of leadership, isn’t just about compassion—it’s about creating space where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. According to research from the Center for Creative Leadership, workplaces led by empathetic leaders perform better and see greater innovation. Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. In today’s episode, we’re diving straight into what it really means to lead with empathy—and, more specifically, how women leaders can foster psychological safety to create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to contribute, innovate, and thrive.

Let’s talk about empathy. For women in leadership, empathy isn’t just a personality trait; it’s a strategic advantage. Research highlighted by the Center for Creative Leadership demonstrates that empathetic leaders are more effective, especially when it comes to building inclu...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into what it means to lead with empathy and, more importantly, how women leaders can foster psychological safety—the very foundation of high-performing, inclusive workplaces. With research from the Center for Creative Leadership demonstrating a clear link between empathy and job performance, fostering psychological safety isn’t just a buzzword—it’s essential for innovation, resilience, and team growth.

Let’s get specific. What does leading with empathy really look like? It’s more than just understanding th...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving right into what it really means for women leaders to lead with empathy—and how, by doing so, we foster true psychological safety at work.

In our fast-paced world, empathy is more than a soft skill. It’s a cornerstone of effective leadership. Women such as Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, and Sheryl Sandberg at Facebook have shown the world what compassionate leadership looks like. Ardern unified her nation in times of crisis by respondi...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into a question that sits at the heart of extraordinary leadership: How can women leaders foster psychological safety in the workplace by leading with empathy? Let’s get right to why this matters.

Empathy isn’t just about understanding another person’s feelings; it’s about truly sharing them, validating experiences, and signaling to every individual that their voice is valued. When women lead with empathy, they don’t just manage work—they cultivate workplaces where everyone can thr...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into a topic at the heart of women’s empowerment: leading with empathy and building psychological safety in the workplace.

Let’s get right to it. Empathy isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a strategic advantage, especially for women leaders. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, empathy in the workplace is tightly linked to better job performance and higher levels of innovation. When women lead with empathy, teams feel safe expressing themselves, and creativity flo...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today we’re diving straight into leading with empathy and how women leaders can create psychological safety—the foundation that lets people speak up, take smart risks, and grow without fear.

Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson defines psychological safety as a shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk taking. The Center for Creative Leadership adds that leaders build it by making it an explicit priority, inviting every voice, normalizing learning from failure, and modeling curiosity and candor. Accord...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, I want to dive straight into a topic that’s transforming workplaces, cultures, and careers: leading with empathy, and specifically, how women leaders are uniquely positioned to foster psychological safety at work.

When we talk about empathy, we're talking about more than just emotional intelligence or being a good listener. We’re talking about creating a workplace where people feel seen, heard, and respected. According to research shared by Culture Proof, women leaders consistently score higher in empathy than their...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving into the heart of what makes workplaces thrive: leading with empathy, and specifically, how women leaders can foster psychological safety across all levels of their organizations.

Picture Sheryl Sandberg at Facebook. She’s long advocated for empathetic leadership, breaking down barriers around grief and resilience by sharing her own vulnerable experiences. Her approach has redefined conversations in the tech industry, proving that when leaders champion openness and understanding, it sets a new tone for workplace culture. Jacinda Ardern...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving into what it means to lead with empathy and how women leaders can foster psychological safety in their workplaces.

Let’s start by getting real about why empathy matters so much, particularly for women in leadership. Studies from organizations like the Center for Creative Leadership show that empathy isn’t just a soft skill – it has a direct impact on job performance and innovation. When leaders demonstrate genuine care, listen actively, and validate the emotions of their teams, tru...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. I’m so glad you’re here, because today we’re going to dig right into one of the most essential, yet often misunderstood, pillars of modern leadership—leading with empathy, and how women leaders are redefining psychological safety in the workplace.

Let’s get straight to it. Empathy isn’t just about caring for your team; it’s about truly seeing them, creating a space where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and even make mistakes—without fear of embarrassment o...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into a leadership superpower that is reshaping workplaces worldwide—leading with empathy, and more specifically, how women leaders can foster true psychological safety at work.

Empathy isn’t just a buzzword. Research consistently shows that women in leadership often bring heightened levels of empathy to their teams, fundamentally changing the way workplaces operate for the better. Think about leaders like Jacinda Ardern, whose compassionate approach as Prime Minister of New Zealand helped to unify her nation d...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into one of the most transformative topics shaping leadership today: leading with empathy—and how women leaders can use empathy as a superpower to foster psychological safety in the workplace.

Empathy and psychological safety are not just buzzwords—they are the foundations of thriving teams and resilient organizations. When we talk about leading with empathy, we mean the ability to sense, understand, and respond to the feelings and perspectives of others. According to recent research, women leaders...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into the heart of what makes transformational leadership possible: leading with empathy, and specifically, how women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace.

Let’s begin with a simple yet powerful truth—empathy is more than a buzzword. According to research from the Center for Creative Leadership, when leaders practice empathy, job performance and creativity soar. But for women leaders, empathy often comes as both a personal strength and a survival skill. Many of you listenin...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving right into leading with empathy—and why that empathetic muscle is a game-changer for women leaders who want to build psychological safety at work. No frills, no long intro, just real talk about what’s working right now.

Empathy isn’t a soft skill or a buzzword; it’s the foundation for powerful, inclusive leadership. Research from the Center of Creative Leadership links empathy to better performance and creativity—teams thrive when they feel understood and supported. Leadership ico...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving right into the vital topic of leading with empathy and how women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace. Empathy isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a leadership superpower, and right now, women are at the forefront of a revolution that is redefining what it means to lead.

Let’s talk about why empathy matters for leadership. According to research highlighted by the Center for Creative Leadership, empathy in the workplace directly correlates with better job performa...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, let’s dive into one of the most pressing and inspiring topics for women leaders everywhere: leading with empathy and fostering psychological safety in the workplace. Because the best ideas, talents, and innovations flourish where everyone feels seen, respected, and free to be themselves.

As women leaders, we know that empathy is not just a buzzword—it’s our superpower. Research shows women often excel at leading with empathy, building stronger, more cohesive teams and transforming workplace cultures for the better...

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Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving right into a crucial trait that’s redefining what it means to lead—empathy—and how women are harnessing its power to foster psychological safety in the workplace.

Let’s start with psychological safety itself. Picture a workplace where every voice can be heard, every opinion counts, and mistakes aren’t punished but seen as learning opportunities. According to research shared at the 2023 Women in Leadership Dinner hosted by Page Executive, psychological safety is what allows employees to s...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today we’re diving straight into one of the most powerful tools at a leader’s disposal: leading with empathy and how women at the helm are uniquely equipped to foster psychological safety in the workplace.

Empathy in leadership isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the heart of real, transformational change. The Center for Creative Leadership has shown that empathy among leaders directly correlates to job performance and team satisfaction. When we talk about psychological safety, we’re describing a space where te...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. I’m your host, and today we’re diving straight into how women leaders are redefining the workplace by leading with empathy and fostering psychological safety. In a world where innovation and inclusivity directly impact the bottom line, this conversation couldn’t be more timely.

Let’s start by talking about the core of empathy in leadership. Research from the Center for Creative Leadership and stories from real workplaces show that women leaders consistently drive teams toward collaboration, creativity, and well-being by priorit...

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Welcome to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into one of the most vital topics in leadership: leading with empathy, and specifically, how women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace.

Let’s acknowledge front and center—empathy is not just a buzzword; it’s a transformative force. Research consistently shows that women in leadership excel at empathy, often going above and beyond in connecting with their teams on a human level. Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, has repeatedly shown the power...