The Empathic Leader
The Empathic Leader
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Empathic Leader Podcast—where leadership meets heart!
Launching February 25th in the evening, this brand-new podcast dives deep into empathy, leadership, and personal growth—because great leaders aren’t just smart, they’re emotionally intelligent too!
Hosted by Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller, a powerhouse with 20+ years of leadership experience, two doctorates (yes, including one on empathy in leadership!), an MBA, and expert certifications in change management & DEI. She’s helped leaders boost profits, retention, productivity, and innovation—and now she’s here to help YOU!
Expect data-driven insights, expert coaching, and real talk on the often-overlooked power of EQ and empathy in leadership. If you’re ready to level up your leadership game, you’re in the right place.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice.
Hit Subscribe and let’s lead with empathy!
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of empathy, leadership, and personal growth, focusing on emotional intelligence within organizational contexts. Examples include discussions on overcoming personal adversity with empathy in the episode featuring Lisa Bien and examining myths surrounding empathic leadership to dismantle stereotypes and misunderstandings.

Welcome to The Empathic Leader Podcast—where leadership meets heart!
Launching February 25th in the evening, this brand-new podcast dives deep into empathy, leadership, and personal growth—because great leaders aren’t just smart, they’re emotionally intelligent too!
Hosted by Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller, a powerhouse with 20+ years of leadership experience, two doctorates (yes, including one on empathy in leadership!), an MBA, and expert certifications in change management & DEI. She’s helped leaders boost profits, retention, productivity, and innovation—and now she’s here to help YOU!
Expect data-driven insights, expert coaching, and real talk on the often-overlooked power of EQ and empathy in leadership. If you’re ready to level up your leadership game, you’re in the right place.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice.
Hit Subscribe and let’s lead with empathy!
“Your organization isn’t a machine. It’s a living, breathing organism.”
In this episode of The Empathic Leader, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller unpacks a common leadership trap: wanting your organization to “run like a machine.” Sounds great in theory, but people aren’t gears. Machines might be efficient, but they don’t evolve, innovate, or connect and neither do organizations that forget their humanity.
Dr. Melissa breaks down:
💡 The real difference between management and leadership
🌿 Why great leaders see their organizations as organisms, not systems to control
🧠 How empathy and emotional intelligence fuel creativity, loyalty, and innovation
💬 The role of self-empathy in becoming a more human-centered leader
If you’ve ever felt like a cog in the machine — or want to lead in a way that brings out the best in people — this conversation will shift how you see leadership.
Watch my latest TEDx Talk on “5 steps to start being kinder to yourself” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaoXSEWeILo
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► About Dr. Robinson-Winemiller:
What do empathy and a treadmill have in common? Both need action to deliver results.
Quiet quitting. Resenteeism. Post-pandemic stress. AI. Modern leaders face challenges unimaginable in the past, and the pace of change is relentless. The old command-and-control leadership style is obsolete. Leaders today must evolve or risk irrelevance. But leadership now goes beyond dashboards and spreadsheets—so, what’s the answer?
Melissa Robinson-Winemiller is the answer. With over 20 years of leadership experience, two doctorates (including one focused on empathy in leadership), an MBA, and multiple certifications in change management and DEI, she helps leaders achieve greater profits, retention, productivity, and innovation.
Her mission? To elevate leadership through the often-overlooked power of EQ and empathy. As a coach and consultant, Melissa draws on expertise, data-driven insights, and proven results to guide leaders through today’s complexities.
► Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide professional, medical, or clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional or licensed provider with any specific and personal questions you may have regarding personal or professional concerns.

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