A BEGINNERS GUIDE ON HOW TO LEAD WITH EMPATHY

The word compassion or empathy originated from a Latin word that means “co-suffering.” Compassion is the ultimate quality of a leader. A compassionate person can consider the feelings of others feeling as much as they can do theirs, without expecting anything in return. It is a fact that organizations or workplaces that are blessed with companionate and empathetic leaders, thrive more, and employees. have reduced stress levels. Furthermore, the employees tend to be more loyal, determined, and hardworking as compared to other workplaces.

Compassion can be found in little things in our daily life. It can count from a colleague helping their fellow undergoing some personal problems or even listening to people without judging or feeling the need to correct them as they may please. Taking criticism wholeheartedly and sincerely trying to Improve also comes in the category of compassion. There are several ways to learn to be compassionate to others, as it is more of a skill than emotion.?

You can start your compassionate leader journey by following these little things. It will relieve your stress, and free you from the pressure of achieving a goal in a strict timeline. It will help you to succeed socially and mentally. These benefits are the reasons, organizations are being built on the concept of compassion and empathy for everyone.?

Learning compassion is not only for your work-life success or organizational goalkeeping, it is for you to become a good human being. That being said, let's discuss some of the few techniques that you can start today to become a compassionate human being.

• Everything starts with one’s self. Start loving yourself. Start giving yourself the margin of mistakes and the benefit of the doubt. Start being not so hard on yourself. Stop being your worst critic. Make a habit of complimenting yourself and rewarding your achievements, even small ones, regularly. You are worthy of everything.
• They say communication is key. I am telling you that they are absolutely right. Always listen and talk to your team members, your fellows, your employees, your clients, or your bosses. Listen to them and let them listen to you. You’ll feel that their so much more to a person than you see.
• Encourage everyone including yourself. Saying thanks, complimenting one's smaller acts, shaking hands or even a proud pat on the back can boost a person’s confidence level to new highs.
• Be mindful and initiate feedback so that the shy ones holding their emotions back get the courage to speak up and show their real deal.?

To conclude all this, a compassionate person is a person, which people feel comfortable talking to or sharing their feelings without any fear of judgment or criticism. Be that person for others and you’ll find countless compassionate companions in no time