Transforming Relationships with Emotional Intelligence Podcast

The Leadership Crisis: Can Empathy Save the World of Work?

Coach Owenico Episode 31

Welcome back to Transforming Relationships with Emotional Intelligence. I’m your host, Coach Owenico.

In today’s episode, we’re confronting a global leadership challenge—one not caused by a lack of competence, but a shortage of empathy. As the modern workplace evolves, so must our definition of leadership. The question we’re asking is simple yet profound:

Can empathy save the world of work?

This conversation explores why empathy is no longer optional—it’s essential for fostering trust, well-being, retention, and sustainable performance in any organisation.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

  • What empathy truly means—and why it’s foundational to emotionally intelligent leadership
  • The three types of empathy every leader must understand:
    Cognitive empathy – Understanding others’ thoughts
    Emotional empathy – Feeling others’ emotions
    Empathic concern – Caring enough to respond meaningfully
  • The alarming data behind burnout, disengagement, and rising turnover in 2025
  • Why leadership without empathy leads to transactional cultures, quiet quitting, and boreout
  • What empathetic leadership looks like in action—listening deeply, creating psychological safety, and prioritising people
  • Simple, practical ways to begin building empathy as a leadership skill today

Drawing from research, real-world trends, and emotional intelligence frameworks, this episode offers a roadmap for creating workplaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued.

Tune in now to discover how a more human approach to leadership can transform your team, your culture, and your impact.

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