<p>Find out why Rob Phillpot says keeping it real is the difference between a mediocre and a great leader, and who he considers to be the most empathetic leaders – and why.</p>

Why you can be direct and empathetic at the same time

Empathy Talks is a podcast about life’s most important soft skill: empathy.In each episode, we talk to a well-known business leader to find out what empathetic leadership really looks like. We unpack why empathy is so important, and learn why having it in life and business is more important than ever. We also deep-dive into those tough leadership moments where you need to lead with empathy to get it right.Empathy Talks is a podcast from Circle In, the digital platform that supports working parents and caregivers and helps to build workplaces that care. &nbsp;To learn more about Circle In, visit www.circlein.com or follow us on LinkedIn @Circle In.