Forbes says leaders are ditching empathy in favour of hard-nosed results. I say: false dichotomy. Great leaders know people are the path to profits.
In this episode, I pull apart the “nice vs. tough boss” argument and show why heart-centred leadership isn’t soft — it’s smarter, more sustainable, and far more effective. Along the way I draw on research and wisdom from Jim Collins, Shawn Achor, Brené Brown, Ed Catmull, Simon Sinek, Dan Sullivan, and others.
You’ll hear:
- Why empathy and performance aren’t opposites.
- The hidden cost of fear-based, metrics-obsessed management.
- How psychological safety and trust drive innovation and profits.
- Why “nice” isn’t enough — but genuine, human-centred leadership is essential.
If you’ve been wondering how to lead in today’s climate of uncertainty and pressure — this episode shows you a better way.
🔗 Links mentioned:
- Forbes: Why Leaders Are Ditching the 'Nice Boss'
- Amantha Imber: 8 Things That Make My Organisational Psychologist Brain Explode
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