Empathy Makes You a Better Leader: Here are 3 Reasons Why

Gina Messina, Ph.D. 01/17/2022

Empathy makes you a better leader. In general, women are perceived to be the most “empathetic” gender, and the science says there may be some truth to that perception. One study found that women are better at feeling others’ pain; female brains react more to images or videos of a person being in pain than male brains. It turns out that high empathy is a very positive thing for women in the workplace, especially if they’re in leadership positions. A recent report by Catalyst found that, especially in the post-pandemic workplace, empathy is a critical leadership skill that influences important factors like innovation and employee satisfaction. There’s no doubt about it: empathy is a necessary skill to have as a leader. Here are 3 benefits…

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Categories: Emotional Intelligence, Leadership & Career Advancement, Skill Building & Professional Development

Tags: emotional intelligence, leadership, women's leadership

Gina Messina, Ph.D.

What Makes a (Woman) Leader?

You may be familiar with Daniel Goleman’s article, “What Makes a Leader?” It’s been considered a groundbreaking piece that is often referenced when discussing leadership and emotional intelligence. No doubt, it offers critical insight; however, it fails to acknowledge gendered differences in leadership and the “labyrinth” women must navigate to take their rightful place at the helm. Women and men have different paths to the top, with women holding far fewer high-level leadership positions. Intersectional factors have an even greater impact on one’s ability to climb the ladder. As Goleman points out, research demonstrates that emotional intelligence is a key factor in leadership success. Yet, women and men display different strengths in EI. Likewise, a lifetime of operating in male dominated spaces have created particular…

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Gina Messina, Ph.D. 01/23/2021

COVID-19 Proves We Need Women Leaders

Considering the many responses to COVID-19, a pattern has emerged where nations with women leaders have had a much higher success rate at battling the pandemic. In fact, countries led by women have six-times fewer confirmed deaths than other nations.

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Gina Messina, Ph.D. 10/06/2020

women leaders need to be prioritized in the workplace

Why Many Organizations Don’t Prioritize Women’s Leadership and How They Can Start

As women, we have come to understand and acknowledge how being successful at work can be more challenging for us than our male counterparts. Many women must balance their advancing careers with motherhood, healthy relationships, and personal wellness. Women are also more likely to face sexual harassment at the workplace, leading them to remain silent and subservient in their jobs or leave their careers altogether. You may think that in 2021 the vast majority of businesses have a good understanding of the difficulties women face in the workplace but sadly, this is not the case. While some employers are making great strides in gender equity, many companies are still falling short of providing women the opportunities to excel in their careers. A recent study by…

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Institute Editorial Team 07/26/2021

Strengthen Your Emotional Intelligence in 3 Steps

Choosing to learn and grow in your EI abilities offers many benefits including career advancement, higher job satisfaction, and salary increase.

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Gina Messina, Ph.D. 03/31/2021

Women are Leading the Great Resignation

Women are leading the Great Resignation. Americans quit their jobs in record numbers in 2021 and according to The Wall Street Journal, approximately 4.4 million people left their jobs in September alone. A closer at the numbers reveals that women and frontline workers comprised the majority of those leaving their jobs. So what is leading women to leave the workforce, and how is this phenomenon affecting the women that remain? Why are Women Leading The Great Resignation? With women leading the Great Resignation, it has left many wondering why. What is causing women to leave their jobs in droves? Why would women walk away from careers they have spent years striving to build? As it turns out, a combination of factors is at play. However, three reasons…

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Institute Editorial Team 11/23/2021

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