In this episode we explore what it means to show empathy and how a few simple actions can help create stronger connections and build a culture of honesty and openness. These are important factors for nurturing a more productive and healthier workplace as we navigate the challenges of an uncertain time.

Episode Highlights
- 83% of employees would choose a workplace with a healthy culture over higher salary
- We need to reframe empathy as the action of listening
- We can make assumptions about team dynamics, but we don’t know until we ask the question and listen.
- The biggest barrier to empathy in the workplace is being too busy. We are not empathetic when we are in a hurry.
- Accountability is necessary to successfully implement workplace empathy.

Episode Resource
Brené Brown on Empathy - Empathy is feeling with another person https://youtu.be/1Evwgu369Jw

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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