What comes to mind when you think of empathy?

Do you think of someone who is highly sensitive and compassionate–maybe even too much? Or does that description sound more like sympathy, where empathy isn’t quite as emotional?

Empathy remains a hot topic in leadership. It’s difficult to lead people without some measure of empathy in your approach. Yet I’ve observed from plenty of executive coaching clients that there’s some opportunity to better understand what empathy is–and isn’t as we seek to deliver projects and lead teams.

One of the freshest voices on empathy today is Dev Patnaik, CEO of Jump Associates. Dev recently authored the book Wired to Care: How Companies Prosper When They Create Widespread Empathy. I had the opportunity to talk with Dev and look forward to sharing that interview with you in this cast.

Make sure to get a copy of Dev’s book Wired to Care. And check out the book’s website (wiredtocare.com) and Dev’s organization Jump Associates.

Thank you for joining us for this episode of the People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week!

Topics: Empathy, Personal Development