April Hot Take: What’s Next for Empathy and Inclusion in the Workplace?

Here are some reflections and key takeaways from a recent webinar I co-hosted with my brilliant colleague and friend, Minette Norman. It was called “What’s Next: “What’s Next: The Future of Empathy and Inclusion in the Workplace.” MInette is the co-author of The Psychological Safety Handbook and author of The Boldly Inclusive Leader.  And together, we had things to say!The goal of the session was simple but powerful: to create community during tough times and talk honestly about where we’re at, what’s challenging us, and where we go from here when it comes to empathy and inclusion at work.Let me tell you—the conversation was real, and it was energizing! To access the episode transcript, please search for the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.comKey Takeaways:Even with the current resistance to DEI, there is still a strong business case for it. DEI initiatives are proven to drive innovation, performance, and revenue.Sometimes, rebranding DEI work as “belonging” or “inclusion” can help get buy-in.Asking “What are we missing?” can unlock better outcomes, reduce risk, and help teams innovate."In these tough times, community matters. Empathy and inclusion are not trends—they’re leadership imperatives." —  Maria Ross Episode References: Share your opinion! Please fill out the short survey here at https://bit.ly/edge-feedbackMinette Norman: https://www.minettenorman.comThe Psychological Safety Handbook: https://thepsychologicalsafetyplaybook.com/The Boldly Inclusive Leader: https://www.minettenorman.com/boldlyinclusiveleaderMedium: The Great DEI Hustle: White Americans Are the Real DEI Hires by Dr. Lauren TuckerFrom Our Partner:SparkEffect partners with organizations to unlock the full potential of their greatest asset: their people. Through their tailored assessments and expert coaching at every level, SparkEffect helps organizations manage change, sustain growth, and chart a path to a brighter future.Go to sparkeffect.com/edge now and download your complimentary Professional and Organizational Alignment Review today.Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books on empathy: Red-Slice.com/booksLearn more about Maria's work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemariaWe would love to get your thoughts on the show! Please click https://bit.ly/edge-feedback to take this 5-minute survey, thanks!

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Failed product launches. Furious customers. Dysfunctional teams. Many of the problems we face in the business world (and frankly, society) stem from the same root cause: Lack of empathy. Speaker, author, strategist, and empathy advocate Maria Ross shares keen insights and inspiring interviews that prove empathy and compassion are the new paths to market-winning performance. Leveraging both inspiring stories and hard data, Ross connects empathetic leadership, cultures and brands to innovation, engagement, and bottom-line results. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to amplify your impact, and learn how compassionate business tactics can transform your organization from the inside out. The Empathy Edge podcast provides a quick dose of motivation, wisdom, and practical actions that executive leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers can use right now. Ready to infuse YOUR organization with more empathy? Tune in to learn why cash flow, creativity, and compassion are not mutually exclusive.