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Empathy at Work: How Kindness is Rewiring the Workplace

October 20, 2025 • Courageous Daring Wonderful You, LLC • Season 2 • Episode 30

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What does it really look like to lead with empathy in industries that reward output over openness?

In this refreshingly honest episode, I share my personal journey from environments lacking compassion to intentionally creating micro-cultures of belonging, trust, and meaningful feedback.

Drawing on the powerful McKinsey article, “It’s Cool to Be Kind: The Value of Empathy at Work,” I’ll break down actionable takeaways using the starburst method.

Whether you’re an emerging leader, a tech veteran, or someone paving the way for greater representation, discover why empathy is your superpower, how you can break the “performance-over-people” cycle, and what happens when kind leadership is contagious.

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