Is empathy a liability in the business world?

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Only if you let it be. It’s always an advantage to know what others are feeling. You can either be shackled by that or use it to improve your decisions.

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?? Try critical skill.

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Man I thought that would’ve come from Deloitte

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Knew it.

Depends on your boss.

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I am very empathetic, and loyal to a fault, and I do feel it has impacted me in a negative way at times.

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“Do not mistake my kindness for weakness”

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No, unless you're a sociopath with no empathy and you think the only positive outcome in the business world is your own personal gain.

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Isn’t that what they actually think?

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I argue it’s exactly the opposite - my empathy helps me collaborate better and has been an asset in my personal growth and professional trajectory.

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