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Is a prevailing trait of leadership, "Empathy"?
"If we accept one of the traits of good leadership is empathy, and given the prevalence of workplace Psychopath's and Sociopath's in Senior Management roles, why are we surprised by the failure of 'management' to provide proper leadership for their organisations."
The problem you are seeing with "workplace Psychopath's and Sociopath's in Senior Management roles" is due to what "Tribal Leadership" by David Logan calls a Stage 2 / Stage 3 work place environment. Unfortunately, the majority of businesses in the United States still fall into these stages. You will not see leadership appear until either ... the organization grows into a Stage 4 company, or you move to a Stage 4 company.
Great Leaders use Facilitation Techniques to help remove blocks, motivate and empower followers to work independently and collectively towards resolving the problem by achieving the goal based on a mission that takes many social aspects into account.
While empathy may appear to be one of the qualities of a Great Leader, the phenomena being seen is really, "Active Listening". From this perspective, the leader is listening to the internal and external discussion and debate being held by one or more individuals about the problem or part of the problem they are trying to resolve. Depending on the leaders subject matter expertise (SME) the leader will ask an insightful question that causes the individual(s) to break from their previous confinement ("The box" as it's affectionately known in the business world) and scurry off with new thoughts and ideas about how to solve the problem.
As many Great Leaders understand, the answer lies inside the individual(s), they just need permission to break out of their limiting beliefs.
Listen more, learn more.
Expand your consciousness
Volunteering is a great way to spread unconditional love. Also, a way to take action when we feel stuck in our situation.
“But the less one thinks of self's opinions, and the better listener one becomes, greater may be the opportunities for being of help or benefit to those about the entity.”
—Edgar Cayce
The key to a good life is to be in service to others.
“We have two ears and one mouth, so we should listen more than we say.”
—Zeno
Listen to understand
Listen without bringing the conversation back to yourself
Listen to grow as a person
As you grow, you listen more than you speak. And you will attract people who also listen more than they speak.
Closed mindedness attracts more close minded people
And
Open mindedness attracts more open minded people
The choice to understand or not is yours to choose
Importance of Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is the bedrock of healthy and thriving relationships, serving as the glue that binds partners together through the highs and lows of life's journey. Individuals with a high level of emotional intelligence possess the ability to recognize and understand their own emotions as well as those of their partners, laying the groundwork for empathetic communication and mutual support. This awareness enables them to navigate conflicts with poise and compassion, fostering an environment of trust and respect where both parties feel valued and understood.
Furthermore, emotional intelligence equips individuals with the tools to cultivate intimacy and connection in their relationships. By demonstrating empathy, active listening, and emotional attunement, partners can foster deeper understanding and closeness with one another. This heightened emotional awareness allows couples to celebrate each other's successes, provide comfort during times of distress, and navigate life's challenges as a unified team. Ultimately, investing in the development of emotional intelligence within a relationship fosters a bond that grows stronger over time, enriching the shared experiences and deepening the love and connection between partners.