48. Immigration & Empathy at Work | Leading Through Fear, Division & Real-World Tension

Fear doesn’t clock out. When fear enters the workplace, whether from immigration raids, racial tension, or political rhetoric, leaders face a choice: ignore it, or lead through it. In this episode, we’re sharing raw, personal insights on how the current immigration enforcement climate is impacting employees across industries, and what it looks like to lead with clarity, compassion, and courage when your team needs it most.Some key takeaways from this episode include:How immigration enforcement is directly impacting employee wellbeing, safety, and attendanceWhy “just doing your job” isn’t enough when fear enters the workplaceHow to have hard conversations about politics, race, and religion with empathy and boundariesWhat it means to lead with compassion, even when your beliefs differ from your team’sThe role of business leaders in standing up for dignity, safety, and humanity at workYou started your business to solve a problem and leave a lasting impact in the world, but now the inertia of your business has taken over and you’re too busy and burned out to serve your community. That’s where we come in! Hosted by Scott Woods and Steff Thomas, the team behind Silverback Ventures, the Changemakers Collective podcast is here to help impact-driven business owners like you accelerate growth and multiply impact through servant leadership.Connect with Us: WebsiteSilverback Ventures LinkedInScott Woods LinkedInSteff Thomas LinkedInYouTube