Can too much #empathy harm your decision-making abilities? #leadership #empathyskills #empathymatters #empath
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Empathy is an essential leadership skill, but too much of it can have unintended consequences. Research by Tania Singer and Olga Klimecki (2011) reveals "empathic distress": a state where overwhelming empathy clouds judgment and leads to emotional #burnout. #Leaders who over-identify with others' emotions may lose objectivity. This results in making decisions driven more by emotion than facts, which can lead to biased or unbalanced outcomes. Constantly absorbing the #emotions of others also drains mental and emotional energy, reducing clarity in decision-making. Balancing #empathy with self-regulation is key here. Practicing Functional Empathy? allows leaders to stay supportive without becoming overwhelmed, helping them make clear, strategic decisions. How has this impacted you? #leadership #knowledge #empathymatters #empathyskills #functionalempathy #leadershipskills