In this episode, Erin speaks with Chris Stasiuk, an engineer and leadership coach who shares his experience with empathy in leadership roles. He discusses how he initially focused on empathy with external clients but neglected it with his internal team. Through personal experiences and reflection, he realized the importance of empathy in building strong relationships and improving team dynamics. Chris emphasizes the need for self-awareness, effective communication, and active listening as key practices to develop empathy as a leader. He also highlights the significance of creating a culture that values empathy and psychological safety.

Today on Tactical Empathy:

• Empathy is essential in leadership to build strong relationships and improve team dynamics.
• Leaders should focus on developing self-awareness and effective communication skills.
• Active listening is crucial for understanding and empathizing with others.
• Creating a culture that values empathy and psychological safety is key to fostering a supportive work environment.

Connect with Chris:

• Website: https://corviom.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisstasiuk/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corviom
• https://corviom.com/empathy/

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