SIPS & Leadership Episode 43 with Amy J. Wilson on Empathy as A Super Power
Amy J. Wilson is the founder and CEO of Empathy for Change and has nearly 20 years of experience in building holistic solutions that produce impact with multiple government agencies, private companies, and nonprofit clients. Amy shares how empathy is a super power instead of a burden when it comes to the individual and the collective in an organization.
CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss the importance of empathy for equity in organizations
A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
There are 4 parts to empathy: Feeling with someone versus feeling for someone, looking for the positive outcome, recognizing the power to influence the outcome, and the ability to take action in our own lives
It is important to keep in mind that there are different priorities, especially with the non-profit sector on mission and money.
Innovation is positive change and that happens because of empathy and action together.
SHAMELESS PLUG
Check out her book Empathy for Change: How to Create and Understanding World and her podcast Empathy Power Up
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
How can you cultivate empathy as a means to promote equity in your work? What role can empathy play in dismantling systemic inequities?
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
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SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).