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Believe it or not you can have TOO MUCH EMPATHY. I know, it sounds strange to think about but after listening to today’s podcast you’ll see why.
Even though your empathy is well-intentioned, doing it excessively can blur personal and professional boundaries. This can only make tough decisions harder and lead to personal burnout. It begins by differentiating between empathy and sympathy and then dives into the dangers of over-empathizing. I’ll also tackle the solution: practicing empathetic concern without absorbing others’ emotions and distributing empathy across your team to create a healthier, more sustainable work culture.
In case you haven’t seen, I just launched my brand new course called Leadership GPT: The Top 10 Ways You Can Use ChatGPT To Become A Better Leader. I will walk you through various prompts, do a walk-through, and help you unleash the potential of ChatGPT for maximum leadership potential. Learn more and enroll here.
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