Building Empathy in the Workplace with Katharine Manning, Ep. 6

 

Building More Empathy in the Workplace with katharine Manning, ep. 6

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EPISODE SUMMARY

Katharine Manning is the author of The Empathetic Workplace: Five Steps to a Compassionate, Calm, and Confident Response to Trauma on the Job, and the President of Blackbird DC, that guides organizations on​ better responses to those in trauma and distress. She talks about trusting the process about sharing stories to build a culture of trust.

CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss creating an environment and culture where people can thrive, the inflection point that can determine the trajectory of an organization, and the importance of talking about difficult topics.

A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

  • Leaders have a crucial role in providing empathy and support during challenging periods. 

  • Brain fog, difficulty concentrating, and higher absenteeism are some of the consequences of trauma that can affect individuals' ability to work effectively.

  • Trauma doesn't exist in isolation; it has ripple effects that extend beyond personal experiences.

SHAMELESS PLUG

Check out Katharine Manning’s Book The Empathetic Workplace: Five Steps to a Compassionate, Calm, and Confident Response to Trauma on the Job 

The Empathetic Workplace Podcast

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

How is empathy expressed by the leaders in your workplace?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

Katharine Manning’s Website

Blackbird DC

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