Companies must hire and develop leaders who can handle both good and challenging times. This requires going beyond traditional management strategies. This skill sets up leaders to be able to communicate clearly and understand the needs of others. It has been known that leaders who are more focused on people development are more likely to excel.

Being able to empathize with others is also linked to higher performance in the job. A study found that those who were rated as highly skilled by their subordinates were also regarded as high performers by their boss. Being able to empathize with others is important and can improve communication skills and overall well-being.

WAYS TO BE AN EMPATHETIC LEADER
Leaders can learn how to show greater empathy for their subordinates and the people around them by following a set of proven steps.

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