The Power of Empathy in Leadership 🌟

🌟 The Power of Empathy in Leadership 🌟 ⇨ A simple question can change everything. It began with a routine performance review: metrics, goals, and progress were laid out. But something felt off. Just days earlier, I had endured a personal crisis—my mother had suffered a massive heart attack. Yet, I kept it to myself, thinking I had to press on, that no one needed to know. But my manager saw right through my mask. He paused and asked, "You don't seem like yourself. Are you okay?" That question shattered the walls I had built. It was a quiet, human moment. I didn’t cry, but I wanted to. In that instant, someone recognized me—not just as an employee, but as a person. The Outcome: I didn’t crumble; I grew stronger. I realized I wasn’t alone anymore. Someone made it okay to not be okay. A Message to Leaders: Don’t skip the question, "Are you okay?" Empathy doesn’t mean lowering expectations; it builds trust that forges high-performing teams. When people know you’re in their corner, they’ll give their all. 🔁 Repost if this resonates! 📩 Follow Bisong Simon Egoh for more inspiring content! #EmpathyInLeadership #HighPerformingTeams #Trust #LeadershipLessons #BisongSimonEgoh #BOOKLOVERSPARADISE247 #BisongSimonTV