This episode explores how empathetic leadership isn’t just “nice”—it’s strategic. Janice unpacks the neuroscience of emotional safety, how kindness impacts performance, and why leaders who truly care retain better talent, build stronger teams, and create cultures people never want to leave.
empathetic leadership, emotional safety in the workplace, human-centered leadership, how to build trust as a leader, leadership and employee loyalty, neuroscience of leadership, kind leaders retention strategies, ROI of empathy, how to lead with care, leadership podcast for women
Key Takeaways: • Empathy builds emotional safety, which boosts productivity and creativity • Neuroscience shows kindness reduces stress and increases loyalty • People don’t leave bad jobs – they leave leaders who don’t care • You can be kind and hold high standards at the same time • Small moments of genuine connection have the biggest long-term ROI
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