Episode 024: Empathy from Leadership with Ronda Robinson

<p align="justify">Welcome to another episode of <em>The Authentic Change Podcast</em>, I am Mike Horne, your host and I am joined today by <span style="color: #1155cc;"><u><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/rondarobinson/">Ronda</a> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/rondarobinson/">Robinson</a></u></span>, who is a Master Performance Consultant and the creator of Practical Empathy. Ronda is also the founder of the Legendary Leaders Club.</p> <p align="justify">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.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong>:</p> <p>[1:57] Ronda talks about her professional journey.</p> <p>[3:01] How do we work and improve in the workplace today?</p> <p>[3:55] Ronda shares how things have changed during her 30 years leading leaders.</p> <p>[4:45] Ronda speaks about empathy from leadership as the most critical driver of overall performance.</p> <p>[6:06] Ronda provides some examples of empathetic leaders.</p> <p>[8:16] How does Ronda help leaders to show that they care?</p> <p>[9:56] Ronda explains the focus of Practical Empathy.</p> <p>[10:25] Ronda details what the five triggers are about.</p> <p>[11:27] Ronda provides some examples of Practical Empathy in action.</p> <p>[15:30] Practical empathy can be applied to many situations in the workplace</p> <p>[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.</p> <p>[19:34] What are some of the words Ronda hears from her clients to describe authenticity?</p> <p>[21:29] What are some ways to encourage the openness that might be required to advance as an authentic leader?</p> <p>[22:55] What are the personal benefits of being an empathetic leader?</p> <p>[24:41] Ronda shares some key lessons on empathy.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Mentioned in this episode</strong>:</p> <p>Learn more about <span style="