The Marcel Podcast
The Marcel Podcast
Marcel Schwantes
Marcel Schwantes: A Look at the Science and Best Practices of Leading with Empathy
9 minutes Posted May 22, 2025 at 2:00 pm.
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Episode recap: Marcel discusses the concept of kindness in leadership, focusing on empathetic interactions as one of two types of kindness that work well in the leadership trenches, backed by science. He explains that kindness can spread throughout an organization, creating a more civil work atmosphere. Marcel presents five practical ways to practice empathic leadership: active listening, showing genuine interest in team members, encouraging perspective-taking, maintaining open communication,...