A leader shares how understanding team members’ thoughts transformed their management style, boosting results & engagement. Learn the method in their new book on cognitive empathy.
The story
I used to be that leader – you know, the one who thought being in charge meant having all the answers. Then I discovered cognitive empathy, and it completely changed how I lead.
It hit me when I started really tuning into what my team was thinking and feeling, not just what they were saying. Suddenly I could see past the surface-level stuff to understand their actual concerns and motivations. The impact was immediate – our communication got better, people felt truly heard, and our results improved dramatically.
What I love about cognitive empathy is that it’s not about getting emotionally wrapped up in everyone’s problems. Instead, it helps you understand where people are coming from while staying clear-headed enough to make solid decisions. It’s like having a superpower that lets you build genuine connections while keeping your leadership perspective.
The best part? Anyone can develop this skill. I break down exactly how in Chapter 18 of my book “A Practical EmPath Rewire Your Mind.” It’s packed with practical strategies I’ve used to transform my own leadership style and build stronger, more engaged teams.
If you want to level up your leadership game and create the kind of environment where people actually want to do their best work, cognitive empathy is your secret weapon. Trust me – once you get this right, everything else in your leadership journey becomes clearer.
Want to learn more? Grab a copy of my book and start your journey to becoming the kind of leader people trust and want to follow.
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