UpShift Podcast
UpShift Podcast
Podcast Description
“Upshift” is a community where change-makers gather, ideas are exchanged, and real talk happens. Host Angel Howard brings her own perspective as a corporate executive-turned-movement therapist to discuss everything from innovation to self-discovery. Her guests are pioneering leaders who share how they gain traction, sustain momentum, and propel their visions forward. This is an upshift for your mindset. Let’s see how far you can go.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of personal growth, entrepreneurship, community impact, and self-discovery. Episodes explore topics like the challenges of caregiving with Heather Hiscox, holistic healing practices from Dr. Meg Haworth, and the emotional connections to physical health as discussed by Angel Howard. Each episode emphasizes actionable advice and inner reflection.
“Upshift” is a community where change-makers gather, ideas are exchanged, and real talk happens. Host Angel Howard brings her own perspective as a corporate executive-turned-movement therapist to discuss everything from innovation to self-discovery. Her guests are pioneering leaders who share how they gain traction, sustain momentum, and propel their visions forward. This is an upshift for your mindset. Let’s see how far you can go.
In this conversation, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller discusses the importance of empathy in leadership and its impact on business success. She shares her journey from being a professional musician to becoming an expert in empathetic leadership, emphasizing that empathy is a skill that can be learned and applied in various contexts, especially in the workplace. The discussion covers different types of empathy, the relationship between empathy and intuition, and how empathetic communication can enhance productivity and profitability in organizations. Dr. Melissa also highlights the significance of self-empathy and effective communication in fostering a positive workplace culture.
Takeaways
- Empathy can be learned and is essential for leadership.
- There are different types of empathy, including emotional and cognitive empathy.
- Self-empathy is crucial for understanding others.
- Empathy and judgment cannot coexist.
- Empathy can drive business success and employee retention.
- Effective communication is key to reducing workplace inefficiencies.
- Empathy allows for humane decision-making in business.
- A small shift in empathy can create significant change.
- Understanding others' perspectives enhances communication.
- Leaders must model empathetic behavior for their teams.
Today's guest, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller, can be found online at:
Website: https://eqviaempathy.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-melissa-a-robinson-winemiller-author-speaker-trainer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eqviaempathy/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmpathicLeader
Amazon Author: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-Robinson-Winemiller/author/B0F9BBWQ4F
Your host, Angel Howard, can be found online at:
Website: https://angelhoward.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-angel/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angelhowardissuescoach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelhowardofficial/
Get Angel's book: https://amzn.to/4o4UcEi
Keywords
empathy, leadership, communication, business, emotional intelligence, self-empathy, productivity, workplace culture, employee retention, interpersonal skills
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