
This is your The Women's Leadership Podcast podcast.The Women's Leadership Podcast is your go-to resource for insightful discussions on empowering women in leadership roles. In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of leading with empathy. Discover how women leaders can effectively foster psychological safety in the workplace, creating an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Join us as we explore actionable strategies and real-world examples that highlight the importance of empathy-driven leadership. Whether you're a seasoned leader or aspiring to make your mark, this episode offers valuable perspectives to help you cultivate a supportive and inclusive workplace...
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This is your The Women's Leadership Podcast podcast.<br /><br />Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today we’re diving straight into what it really means to lead with empathy and how women leaders can use that strength to build true psychological safety at work.<br /><br />Psychological safety, a term coined by Harvard professor Amy Edmondson, is the shared belief that a team is safe for interpersonal risk taking. It’s what lets someone say, “I think we’re making a mistake,” or “I need help,” without bracing for punishment or ridicule. When that safety is missing, especially for w...

This is your The Women's Leadership Podcast podcast.<br /><br />Welcome back to The Women’s Leadership Podcast. Today we’re diving straight into a power skill that women leaders are redefining: leading with empathy to create real psychological safety at work.<br /><br />Harvard professor Amy Edmondson describes psychological safety as a climate where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and make mistakes without fear of embarrassment or punishment. According to research highlighted by Harvard Business Review and Boston Consulting Group, teams with high psychological safety are more innovative and women are over four times more likely to s...

This is your The Women's Leadership Podcast podcast.<br /><br />You’re listening to The Women’s Leadership Podcast, and today we’re diving straight into what it really means to lead with empathy and create psychological safety at work.<br /><br />Psychological safety, a term made famous by Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson, is the shared belief that a team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking. It means your people feel they can speak up, ask questions, admit mistakes, and challenge the status quo without fear of punishment or humiliation. When women lead with empathy, we are uniquely positioned to bui...

This is your The Women's Leadership Podcast podcast.<br /><br />Welcome to The Women's Leadership Podcast, where we empower you to lead with strength, heart, and unapologetic authenticity. I'm your host, and today we're diving into leading with empathy—your superpower for fostering psychological safety in the workplace. Listeners, imagine stepping into a team meeting where every voice matters, ideas flow freely, and no one fears speaking up. That's the magic women leaders create when we harness empathy to build psychological safety, a concept pioneered by Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson in 1999. It's that environment where your team feels sa...

This is your The Women's Leadership Podcast podcast.<br /><br /># The Women's Leadership Podcast: Leading with Empathy and Psychological Safety<br /><br />Welcome back to The Women's Leadership Podcast. Today we're diving into something that's transforming workplaces from the inside out: how women leaders can foster psychological safety through empathy.<br /><br />Let's start with what psychological safety actually means. Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson coined the term back in 1999, and it's about creating an environment where team members feel comfortable being themselves, expressing their thoughts and ideas, and even making mistakes without fear of judgment or reprisal. It...

This is your The Women's Leadership Podcast podcast.<br /><br />Welcome to The Women's Leadership Podcast, where we empower you to lead with strength, heart, and unapologetic authenticity. I'm your host, and today we're diving into leading with empathy—your superpower for fostering psychological safety in the workplace. Imagine stepping into a team meeting where every voice rises without hesitation, ideas flow freely, and mistakes spark growth, not shame. That's the magic women leaders create when we harness empathy to build psychological safety, a term coined by Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson in 1999, meaning your team feels safe to be...

This is your The Women's Leadership Podcast podcast.<br /><br />Welcome to The Women's Leadership Podcast, where we empower you to lead with strength, heart, and unapologetic authenticity. Today, we're diving into leading with empathy and how you, as a woman leader, can foster psychological safety in the workplace—a game-changer for innovation, retention, and true team thriving.<br /><br />Imagine stepping into your office knowing every voice matters, every idea sparks without fear. That's the power of empathy-driven leadership, a superpower women like Jacinda Ardern and Sheryl Sandberg have wielded masterfully. Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's former Prime Minister, unified he...

This is your The Women's Leadership Podcast podcast.<br /><br />Welcome back to The Women's Leadership Podcast, where we empower you to lead with strength, heart, and unapologetic authenticity. I'm your host, and today we're diving into leading with empathy—specifically how you, as a woman leader, can foster psychological safety in the workplace. This isn't just feel-good advice; it's a game-changer for innovation, retention, and your team's success.<br /><br />Picture this: You're in a high-stakes meeting, and a team member hesitates to share her bold idea. Why? Fear of judgment or reprisal. Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson co...

This is your The Women's Leadership Podcast podcast.<br /><br />Welcome back to The Women's Leadership Podcast, where we empower you to lead with heart and strength. I'm your host, and today we're diving into leading with empathy—specifically how we as women leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace, creating spaces where everyone thrives.<br /><br />Imagine stepping into a meeting where your voice is not just heard, but truly valued—no fear of judgment or backlash. That's psychological safety, a term popularized by Harvard researcher Amy Edmondson, and it's the foundation for innovation, retention, and bold leadership. As w...

This is your The Women's Leadership Podcast podcast.<br /><br />Welcome to The Women's Leadership Podcast, where we empower you to lead with heart and strength. I'm your host, and today we're diving into leading with empathy—specifically, how you, as women leaders, can foster psychological safety in the workplace. This isn't just feel-good advice; it's a game-changer for innovation, retention, and unleashing your team's full potential.<br /><br />Picture this: You're in a high-stakes meeting, and a team member hesitates to share her bold idea. Why? Fear of judgment or reprisal. Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson coined the te...