Building Empathy from the Inside Out: One Team’s Journey

In this episode of the Tactical Empathy Podcast, Erin shares insights from her recent work with a high-performing leadership team that struggled with communication and connection under pressure. Through the Positive Intelligence Framework, the team embarked on a seven-week journey focusing on empathy, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. Erin highlights the importance of building trust and connection within teams, emphasizing that empathy is a foundational skill that drives performance and well-being. The episode concludes with reflections on the transformative impact of the program and the necessity of fostering a more human and connected workplace.

Today on Tactical Empathy:

• Communication has always been the issue for high-performing teams.
• Traditional leadership development approaches often fall short.
• Empathy starts with self-empathy, not just for others.
• The Positive Intelligence Framework focuses on building mental fitness.
• Empathy is a capacity to stay grounded in high-pressure situations.
• Self-awareness and emotional regulation are crucial for effective leadership.
• Teams need to practice empathy to improve collaboration and trust.
• Feedback from participants highlighted significant personal growth.
• Empathy is not a weakness; it is essential for team performance.
• Transformative change occurs through shared experiences and practice.

Connect with Erin:

• Instagram: @elthorp 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-thorp-speaker/
• Website: www.erinthorp.ca 
• Inside Out Empathy Free Chapter: https://www.insideoutempathy.com/
• Freebie: 5 Practices to Build Empathy Skills

This show was produced by ELF Solutions Inc.