How persuasive are you? A while back, I was asked to coach a management consultant who was rubbing colleagues up the wrong way with an overbearing, aggressive style. The consultant truly felt that to get people to take action, the best way was to push harder and overpower them into submission. But instead, this individual [...]
It’s hard to believe that it’s only March. I feel like we’re already 6 months into the year! Do you feel that way too? I came across this McKinsey interview with Jamil Zaki (he wrote one of my favourite empathy books, The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World). In the interview, Zaki [...]
Do you ever feel like unplugging from social media and turning off the news? There’s a lot going on in the world and I thought this might be a good moment to return to a discussion of empathy. I’d like to share with you a couple of articles - and approaches - that you might [...]
Hi! It's January again 😊 I hope you had a restful break and are ready to jump back into the swing of things. Right now you might be full of energy... Or... coming back to work may have you feeling more like this… No judgment here! After all, no two holiday breaks are the same. If [...]
Do you already have a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion program in place? Maybe you’re just starting out and you need to create an environment of listening and compassion in readiness for this crucial work? The Empathy to Equity Blueprint is a series of keynotes and workshops that help set the foundations in place for your [...]
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Empathy in the Workplace: foster belonging and retain talent Insights and strategies from three executive roundtable discussions with fifteen international HR leaders, supported by up-to-date survey data. Created by Shola Kaye Ltd in partnership with HRD Network. What’s inside: COMPELLING RESEARCH on the role of empathy when creating a loyal, inclusive culture EMPATHY & LEADERSHIP [...]
https://youtu.be/HDQYZZhegtU This clip explores the differences between calling out and calling in within the workplace and how these tactics can be employed to instigate change and create a more inclusive environment. Transcript - Confronting Bad Behaviour: How to Call Out Inappropriate Actions How do you call them out? If you see someone saying something? I [...]
https://youtu.be/3T4wz8r35oY Are you too comfortable to be curious? Shola Kaye explores the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones and embracing curiosity to better understand the experiences and feelings of others. Transcript - Embrace the challenge of empathy beyond your comfort zone And my question for you is, are you too comfortable to be [...]
https://youtu.be/SQi6McyUVLI In today's fast-paced world, effective communication is essential for building strong relationships. In this clip, Shola Kaye shares valuable listening strategies that can enhance our understanding of others during conversations, leading to more meaningful connections. Transcript - Effective Listening Strategies for Better Workplace Relationships So here are a few listening strategies that I'm sure [...]
