What is the impact of fostering an empathy-focused culture in an organization?
Understanding how your team is feeling is way more effective than the metrics any survey can provide. Our guest, Erika Sinner, feels that corporate culture has more to do with how employees feel on Sunday night than the metrics any survey can provide.
Erika Sinner is the CEO and Founder of Directorie, an Empathy Driven Culture Advocate, and the Author of "Pets are Family: It's as simple as that."
Throughout this episode, you'll hear about the importance of empathy in the workplace, the benefits of fostering an empathy-driven culture, and practical tips for leaders on supportive team members through personal challenges. Erika also talks about including pet bereavement policies, and how it can lead to better communication, increase trust, and create a more positive work environment, her Moments that Matter document, and much more.
Tune in to Episode 433 of Becoming Your Best and discover how fostering trust and compassion through empathy-driven leadership can transform your workplace.
Some Questions I Ask:
- What kind of sensitivity should there be for people who have lost their pets? What are some recommendations to give people comfort? (8:30)
- How do you bring up questions for Moments that Matter? (16:40)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about Erika's background and upbringing (2:40)
- The story behind Erika's "Pets Are Family" (5:00)
- Sensitivity and support for grieving employees (7:40)
- Implementing "Moments that Matter" (14:50)
- Benefits of an empathy-driven corporate culture (20:00)
Connect with Erika Sinner:
- Website
- Book: Erika Sinner - Pets Are Family: It's As Simple As That
Becoming Your Best Resources:
- Becoming Your Best Website
- Becoming Your Best University Website
- Becoming Your Best Library
- Email: support@becomingyourbest.com
- Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders
- Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance
- Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety
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