Is empathy a wrong quality for a good leader? I see managers and consultants who say “its just business” whenever layoffs are discussed. I know since they feel they are safe, they just don’t care.

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No. It’s a good quality. A leader can make the business decision to layoff people. An empathetic leader can take into account how this is communicated, what the comp plan is, and what resources are available to help those impacted by the cuts.

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People who think they have to be uber cutthroat to be an effective leader make terrible leaders.

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Empathy is an essential quality in a leader,

Maybe not in a manager though

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Empathy is essential skill for EVERYONE, especially leaders.

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