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Show Notes
“If we want to get better results, we must understand people’s feelings.”
In Tactical Empathy, host Erin Thorp explores the role of empathy in leadership. Sharing her journey as a young female engineer in a male-dominated field, she discusses how her emotional responses, initially seen as a weakness, were later recognized as a leadership strength. Erin emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and naming emotions, and advocating for empathy as a crucial skill for effective leadership.
Today on Tactical Empathy:
- How effective leaders understand people
- Challenges of emotional expression in a traditionally masculine setting
- Emotional intelligence as a leadership strength
- Acknowledging and naming your emotions
- Empathy’s role in understanding self and others
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
NEW EPISODES

In this conversation, Erin chats with Andrea Janzen they discuss Andrea’s leadership journey and the work of Ambition Theory, focusing on transformational leadership skills in the construction industry. Andrea emphasizes the importance of empathy, the barriers women face in leadership roles, and the differences between mentorship and sponsorship.
In this conversation, Erin chats with Marvin as he shares his journey of self-discovery and the importance of empathy in leadership. He emphasizes the need for personal responsibility and understanding the impact of our actions on others. Marvin and Erin discuss the challenges of self-awareness and how mindset plays a crucial role in our interactions.
In this episode of Tactical Empathy, Erin discusses the challenges leaders face during times of disruption and the importance of empathy in navigating uncertainty. She emphasizes that leaders should not aim to eliminate uncertainty but rather help their teams build capacity to handle it.


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Erin Thorp