About this episode
Maria Ross joins Something For Everybody this week. Maria is a speaker, author, strategist, and empathy advocate. In this conversation, Maria Ross discusses the importance of empathy in personal relationships and leadership. She shares her experiences of navigating life transitions and emphasizes the need for vulnerability and curiosity in building connections. Maria explains how empathy is not a weakness but a strength that can enhance performance and foster better communication. She challenges common myths about empathy, highlighting its role in effective leadership and team dynamics. Timestamps: 00:00 Navigating Life Transitions 03:06 The Role of Empathy in Relationships 06:06 Empathy as a Leadership Quality 11:58 Understanding Empathy: Cognitive vs. Emotional 17:57 Building Relationships Through Curiosity 21:11 The Strength of Vulnerability in Leadership 23:54 Challenging Myths About Empathy 26:54 Empathy and High Performance in Leadership 32:41 Balancing Hard Work with Rest 35:02 The Five Pillars of Empathetic Leadership 37:19 The Power of Joy in Leadership 39:42 Building Trust Through Levity 45:10 Understanding Weaponized Empathy 48:39 Avoiding Empathy Hijacking 54:35 Teaching Empathy to the Next Generation - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - AMARE GLOBAL: The Mental Wellness Company – On a mission to create a holistic mental wellness platform of products, programs, and people. Go to https://www.amare.com/155249/en-us/ for $10 off your next order. (use code: EVERYBODY) - Maria’s Links: Book: www.TheEmpathyDilemma.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redslicemaria TED talk: https://bit.ly/3WmGMYA - Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz (Recorded on December 19th, 2024) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) Intro music by Residual Audio (Residualaudio.com) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #300 - The Darkside of OnlyFans - Victoria Sinis https://everybodyspod.com/sinis/ #320 - Exploring Youth Identity, Gender Affirming Care & Mental Health - Sasha Ayad, LPC https://everybodyspod.com/ayad/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/