In this conversation, Erin Thorp and Tracy Litt explore the profound connection between self-leadership and empathy in effective leadership. Tracy shares her journey from corporate America to becoming an empathetic leader, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and energy in leadership roles. They discuss the concept of empathy as an open-hearted, non-judgmental approach to leadership, and the challenges of delivering feedback without the traditional sandwich method. Tracy highlights the need for leaders to evolve their identities and cultivate practices that enhance their empathetic leadership skills, including the use of a non-judgmental observer and intentional breathing techniques.

Today on Tactical Empathy:

• All leadership is self-leadership.
• The key to leadership is about who you are when you lead.
• Energy doesn’t lie; it affects team dynamics.
• Empathy is open-hearted, non-judgmental, and fully available.
• Feedback should not be delivered with judgment or attachment.
• The sandwich method of feedback is often ineffective.
• Leaders must evolve their identities to be effective.
• Conscious leadership requires personal growth and healing.
• Practicing empathy is essential for authentic leadership.
• Breath awareness can enhance leadership presence.

Connect with Tracy:

• Website: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetracylitt
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelittfactor/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylittlester/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tracylitt
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/SchoolBecoming
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOIM65xDoF7-EbOh-ddJsg
• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-how-of-within/id1533276485
• The Ascension Assessment: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/the-ascension-assessment-test/

Connect with Erin:

• Instagram: @elthorp
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-thorp-speaker/
• Website: www.erinthorp.ca
• Inside Out Empathy: www.erinthorp.ca/insideout
• Freebie: 5 Practices to Build Empathy Skills