Can you care too much at work? It turns out you can and in today’s video I’m going to give you 3 examples of where having too much empathy can actually hurt your career.
While empathy is key in leadership, too much can lead to challenges like indecision, burnout, and blurred professional boundaries. It’s essential to balance empathetic concern with a healthy detachment and distribute empathy as a shared cultural trait within an organization. Have you faced the challenge of too much empathy in your career? Share your experiences in the comments.
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