Balancing Innovation and Empathy - with Laurie Clarke

In this episode of The Leadership Code, we’re joined by Laurie Clarke, a seasoned organizational strategist with over 20 years of experience transforming businesses by empowering teams and driving sustainable change. Together, we explore the compelling intersection of innovation and empathy, unpacking how leaders can balance the drive for cutting-edge solutions with the need to stay connected to their teams and stakeholders.

Laurie shares her insights on why empathy is often undervalued in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments and provides actionable strategies for embedding empathy into decision-making processes. We dive into questions such as: How can leaders foster psychologically safe environments where innovation thrives? What can organizations learn from leaders who successfully balance creativity with compassion? And how can empathy help prevent burnout while driving change?

This thought-provoking conversation offers practical takeaways for leaders looking to harness both innovation and empathy to create resilient, human-centered organizations. Tune in to discover how balancing these two forces can drive lasting success and transformation.