Nov 16, 2021
Welcome to another episode of The Authentic Change Podcast, I am Mike Horne, your host and I am joined today by Ronda Robinson, who is a Master Performance Consultant and the creator of Practical Empathy. Ronda is also the founder of the Legendary Leaders Club.
Ronda and I discuss integrity and authenticity in the leaders of today’s world. Ronda explains the crucial importance of empathy from leadership as the most critical driver of overall performance.
Key Takeaways:
[1:57] Ronda talks about her professional journey.
[3:01] How do we work and improve in the workplace today?
[3:55] Ronda shares how things have changed during her 30 years leading leaders.
[4:45] Ronda speaks about empathy from leadership as the most critical driver of overall performance.
[6:06] Ronda provides some examples of empathetic leaders.
[8:16] How does Ronda help leaders to show that they care?
[9:56] Ronda explains the focus of Practical Empathy.
[10:25] Ronda details what the five triggers are about.
[11:27] Ronda provides some examples of Practical Empathy in action.
[15:30] Practical empathy can be applied to many situations in the workplace
[18:00] Leaders care about their people, they just don’t know how to show it in a way that remains authentic to their style.
[19:34] What are some of the words Ronda hears from her clients to describe authenticity?
[21:29] What are some ways to encourage the openness that might be required to advance as an authentic leader?
[22:55] What are the personal benefits of being an empathetic leader?
[24:41] Ronda shares some key lessons on empathy.
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