Ep 8 - Grief with Empathy" delves into the emotional journey of grief, emphasizing the role of empathy in coping with loss. This episode offers insights, expert advice, and personal stories, providing guidance and understanding for those experiencing grief or supporting others. It's a source of compassionate support for anyone on the path to healing.

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This is a raw and messy video from my early days of the 2024 Hands Across The Water, Ride to Provide.

Here I discuss my observations of the ride, the land we cycle through and the incredible people we meet along the way. Through struggle we persist and find the joy in life.

This episode dives into the intricate relationship between narcissism and empathy. This episode tackles how to identify and interact with narcissistic personalities in various settings, from personal relationships to the workplace. We explore empathy as a tool to navigate these challenging interactions, offering insights and strategies for effective communication and coexistence. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on transforming empathy into a powerful approach to managing narcissism

In this episode, we explore the importance of empathy and ethical decision making. In a world of AI and algorithms, there is a risk we outsource critical decisions without thinking through the implications. Exploring a variation of a classic moral dilemma and then a real-life case study, we explore the importance of empathy and perspective taking in quality decision making processes.

Managing people who are not performing in a team is crucial for success. Addressing underperformance not only supports performance but also the cohesion of the group. Neglecting to manage underperformers can lead to frustration among other team members, decreased morale, and a decline in productivity. In this episode, Daniel constructs a powerful metaphor for understanding these pirates and passengers who hinder performance and guidance on how to manage them with empathy.

Episode 3 of 'Leading with Empathy' explores managing workplace change with empathy. We discuss how empathy aids leaders in implementing new strategies and creating a positive environment. Learn about effective communication and the emotional impact of change on employees. A must-listen for leaders seeking compassionate, efficient change management.

Sometimes people think high performance is only achievable through ruthless drive and a culture that focuses on winning. But when we push individuals to compete they can feel unsafe or uncertain, driving a culture of fear, suspicion and avoidance. In this episode, I unpack the key ingredients to building a high-performance culture focused on trust, understanding and curiosity - the hallmarks of empathy!

In this episode, we tackle one of the more challenging aspects of leadership: giving hard feedback.

Feedback is vital for team performance, building a positive culture and fostering trust amongst team members, but too often it is either done poorly or not delivered at all. Feedback is a must and in this episode, Daniel unpacks a perfect formula for delivering hard feedback well.