Episode 6: Leading with Empathy and Compassion, The Level (2/4)
- Author
- Alex Willis
- Published
- Tue 13 Jun 2023
- Episode Link
- https://no-bullshit-with-alex-willis-the-go-to-source-for-leaders-i.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-the-level-0GmvJFeO
What’s it really mean to be empathetic and compassionate? Do I really need it to be a good leader? We hear these words together all the time: empathy and compassion. But you don’t have to be Mother Theresa to be an empathetic and compassionate person. And you surely don’t have to discredit your hard work and compare yourself to others when it’s unfair.
On today’s episode of No Bullshit with Alex Willis, you’ll score your own level of empathy and compassion, reflect on your upbringing, unpack your privilege backpack, flex your muscles of understanding, and rise about the noise. Alex tells personal life stories on how he navigates privilege and bias, and how treating teammates as unique individuals is key to leadership in the workplace.
In our second segment, The Level, we’ll broaden our definitions of our identity, and you’ll learn about how everyone is an “Agent” and a “Target” within power dynamics. As Spider-Man once said: with great power comes great responsibility.
Tune into our next segment, The Foundation, where Alex will discuss how we’ve all internalized inferiority and superiority within ourselves. You’ll learn how to unpack your privilege without guilt, and ask: What can I control when it comes to privilege? How can I use empathy and compassion to understand others, past their privileges (or lack thereof)?
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