Sometimes there’s a perception that feelings and emotions should stay private. I’m here to let you know that humans are complex beings, and all parts of us are involved with life, even professionally. ‘Empathy is figuring out a way to understand what another person is feeling, and it allows you to know what it is like to walk in their shoes. When you have empathy you can see into the soul of another’s struggle and relate with them. Be an empathetic leader, help the people around you carry their load.’ (J.Maxwell) This is one of those emotions that should always be a part of our professional life, especially as leaders.
