Are you an empathetic leader?

Being an empathetic leader can help your employees to feel valued and respected, which can play a massive role in how they feel in themselves and at work. This World Wellbeing Week, take a moment to ask yourself: am I an empathetic leader? To help, we have outlined 10 questions so you can identify how you can become a more empathetic leader.

Ask yourself these 10 questions:

1. How much do I know about my team members as people, on a personal level? 
2. What do I know about the individual working styles and preferences of my colleagues? 
3. How often do I check-in with my colleagues and give them the time and space to talk about how they’re doing – how they are really doing? 
4. Do I lean-in or pull-back when someone in my team is upset, distressed or not themselves? 
5. How have I supported team members during difficult or challenging times, either personally or professionally? 
6. How accommodating am I when colleagues ask me for support, adjustments or accommodations? 
7. How do I use my leadership privilege to be an ally for colleagues from underrepresented or marginalised groups? 
8. How much do my team know about my personal challenges and struggles?
9. How often do I demonstrate vulnerability and pave the way for others to do the same, with confidence? 
10.  Would I like to work for me?

Take a moment to reflect on your answers

Which areas do you need to improve? Commit to 3 actions, write them down somewhere visible and start making a change:

I will…