{"product_id":"leading-with-empathy-understanding-the-needs-of-todays-workforce-hardcover","title":"Leading with Empathy: Understanding the Needs of Today's Workforce - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGautham Pallapa\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to lead others through adversity with the power of human connection. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLeading with Empathy: Understanding the Needs of Today's Workforce\u003c\/i\u003e, acclaimed strategist and business leader Dr. Gautham Pallapa presents an insightful roadmap to leading people through adversity and empowering humans in the workplace, the home, and society. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough this book, the distinguished author examines the impact of recent world-shaking events and how they have impacted us as a species and as individuals. He explores how empathy can help alleviate some of the more harmful effects of hardship and offers key actions that empathic leaders can take to inspire their followers. Finally, the book describes how to transform the way we work by rethinking and reimagining existing processes and innovatively introducing strategic disruption. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeading with Empathy\u003c\/i\u003e also includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStories, anecdotes, and personal musings that grant visibility and validation to the suffering of others \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExercises and strategies to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve happiness and positivity \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eActions that enable leaders to empower people through empathy, collaboration, and communication. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn essential read for executives, managers, and business leaders of all types, \u003ci\u003eLeading with Empathy\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a place on the bookshelves of military, athletic, and educational leaders who seek to inspire their followers and empower humanity in the face of adversity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeadership is about more than outlining a compelling vision for the future and commanding one's followers to achieve it. True leadership involves a genuine understanding of what other people are feeling, seeing things from their viewpoint, and imagining yourself in their place.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn\u003ci\u003e Leading with Empathy: Understanding the Needs of Today's Workforce, \u003c\/i\u003e accomplished executive and business leader Dr. Gautham Pallapa delivers an inspiring call to action on becoming an empathic leader. Organized into three parts, the book begins with a candid acknowledgement of the adversity facing people worldwide as they suffer through recent events, including the Covid-19 pandemic, unemployment, Black Lives Matter protests, and the economic downturn. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing that, the author describes the role of empathy in understanding how negative events affect us as human beings and how it can be a panacea in combating the anguish and suffering experienced by people from all walks of life. He also discusses what steps and actions empathic leaders can and should embrace to enable their workforce and others around them to achieve their full potential. Finally, the author explores his belief that one can only achieve progress through strategic disruption. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is full of enlightening anecdotes and stories that bring to life the ideas and concepts within the book. It also includes a variety of straightforward exercises and simple tips to reduce stress and anxiety and increase happiness and positivity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeading with Empathy: Understanding the Needs of Today's Workforce\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for anyone who finds themselves in a leadership position. By re-centering empathy in the framework of effective leadership, the author offers readers a powerful tool to lead others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Leading with Empathy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book couldn't have come at a better time. It's easy to believe that technology can transform our world, but empathy is the true path to change and growth.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Chris Laping, \u003c\/b\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003ePeople Before Things\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With an open heart, Gautham shares insights from his mother who made an outsized impact on his life and leadership. In \u003ci\u003eLeading with Empathy, \u003c\/i\u003e he extends an opportunity for us to take a moment and reflect on what really matters then turn it into action. To honestly look at ourselves and each other as we are right now. Empathy is foundational to self-awareness and transformational leadership, making real connections with team members and in everyday relationships. In these times of much turmoil, grief and 'getting by', our individual and collective healing begins with empathy. Gautham is leading the way.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Nancy Williams, \u003c\/b\u003e CEO, No More Empty Pots \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLeading with Empathy\u003c\/i\u003e is an incredibly timely book with so much uncertainty in the world these days. Gautham's use of personal stories and practical exercises for managing stress and connecting with others in new ways really brings empathic leadership to life. I personally am fascinated by the three types of empathy and have committed to focusing more on compassionate empathy as I continue to grow as a leader.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Julie Cullivan, \u003c\/b\u003e C-level Global Business Leader; Independent Board Member \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As an active advocate for empathy in the workplace, Gautham successfully has learned to balance being both a skilled technologist and a compassionate humanist. In \u003ci\u003eLeading with Empathy, \u003c\/i\u003e Gautham shares his experiences and provides practical guidance for adopting new strategies for empathetic leadership--strategies that will help the global community navigate into the next normal.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--Jayne Groll,  CEO, DevOps Institute \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eLeading with Empathy, \u003c\/i\u003e Gautham explores the impact of a pandemic, economic downturn, and a remote workforce and underscores a framework to reimagine how to deliver value while keeping our employees safe and happy. He shares many personal stories and interviews and illustrates how anyone can employ empathy to improve psychological safety and trust within an organization. This book is a must-read for executives and leaders at all levels.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Hunter Muller, \u003c\/b\u003e CEO, HMG Strategy, LLC \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large portion of royalties received from this book will be donated to nonprofit organizations supporting the underprivileged, underrepresented minorities, and the homeless. By purchasing this book, you have made a difference in someone's life, performed a random act of kindness, and have positively impacted humanity. Thank you for helping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGAUTHAM PALLAPA, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis the founder of Transformity and an executive advisor at VMware. He works with enterprise customers to transform their strategy, processes, technologies, culture, and people to achieve their objectives and business outcomes. His mantra is \"Transform with Empathy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47395360014514,"sku":"9781119837251","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/291e10e860945ff3a59cc35af3f4a0a0.webp?v=1777989780","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/leading-with-empathy-understanding-the-needs-of-todays-workforce-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}