Are high performance cultures synonymous with one type of leadership? If not, then how does leading with empathy contribute to the bottom line?

Kerri Jacobs founded “Leading with Empathy” to showcase the strengths of what some consider a “nice to have.” Kerri shares how she went from feeling like a fraud to recognizing what made her role models so successful and leaning into authenticity to build greatness for herself and her team.

Admit your mistakes. Talk about Burnout. Don't let the swirl of busyness get in the way of doing the little things that show you care. Empathy is a telltale sign of human leadership and Kerri makes this come to life through experience and powerful storytelling.

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Key Points:

• Leaders need to be more compassionate and empathetic. This is not just a nice-to-have, it's a business imperative. Compassionate leaders retain top talent, blow their numbers out of the water, and create a more positive and productive work environment.
• It's important for leaders to be vulnerable and open about their own struggles. This helps to normalize Mental Health challenges and encourages others to seek help when they need it.
• Leaders can use their platform to make a difference in the world. By speaking out about important issues and advocating for change, leaders can help to create a more just and equitable society.

99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. Hosts Jeff Lakusta and Nadia Carta interview a group of cross-industry leaders, seeking stories about the human side of leadership. Join us and share your story:

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