Description
Book SynopsisEmpathic leadership has become popular across industries including the challenging domain of elite sport. This book draws on the author's relevant research and experience and incorporates the words of leaders of teams to help to explain how empathy can help leaders to be successful in their work.
Seven aspects of empathy are described in detail, each illustrated with fascinating stories from male and female head coaches of teams competing at the highest levels of nine different team sports. The result is an authentic portrayal of what it takes to become an empathic leader. Exploring the philosophies and practices of empathic leadership, attention is paid to a range of important factors within leadership, including relationship management, building trust, and establishing a strong line of communication. This book also focuses on the importance of self-empathy as a starting point of empathic leadership, providing readers with the ways to understand their own emotions and deep th
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Self-Empathy
2. Empathic Communication
3. Empathic Relationships
4. Empathic Climates
5. Person-Centred Focus
6. Empathic Accuracy
7. Developing Empathy
Conclusion
Bonus Material
