Ep. 985 – Why Empathy Is the Ultimate Superpower for Leadership & Relationships with Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller

“The more you can understand and connect with yourself, the more you can understand and connect with other people.” – Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller Today’s featured bookcaster is a wife, TEDx speaker, leadership coach, Empathy and EQ expert, and the co-founder of Dan Winemiller Consulting, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller. Dr. Melissa and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first shiny entry into the business of immortality, “The Empathic Leader: How EQ via Empathy Transforms Leadership for Better Profit, Productivity, and Innovation”, how personal setbacks led her to study empathy in depth, the role of self-empathy, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What empathy really isHow leadership advice often lacks practical guidance on using empathyWhat is cognitive empathy, and how to practice itHow music fosters connection and understanding across culturesHer top 3 lessons from starting, running, and growing her podcastWhat setback became a setup for Dr. Melissa to have more successDr. Melissa’s Site: https://eqviaempathy.com/Dr. Melissa’s Book: https://a.co/d/hvIQJTADr. Melissa’s Podcast, “The Empathic Leader”: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-empathic-leader/id1796715528The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sunPlease support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 707 – “Leadership Insights From a Former FBI Master Spy Recruiter” with Robin Dreeke (@rdreeke): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-707-leadership-insights-from-a-former-fbi-master-spy-recruiter-with-robin-dreeke-rdreeke/Ep. 761 – Be Your Own Cheerleader with Neelu Kaur (@NeeluKaur01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-761-be-your-own-cheerleader-with-neelu-kaur-neelukaur01/Ep. 623 - "The Day One Executive" With April Armstrong (@ahaconsult): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-623-the-day-one-executive-with-april-armstrong-ahaconsult/ #Bonus Host2Host Ep.– “Unleashing the Power of Respect” with Dr. Joseph Shrand (@Drjoeshrand): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-host2host-ep-unleashing-the-power-of-respect-with-dr-joseph-shrand-drjoeshrand/Ep. 455.5 – “From Triggered to Tranquil” with Dr. Susan Campbell (@drsusan99): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4555-from-triggered-to-tranquil-with-dr-susan-campbell-drsusan99/Ep. 507 – “From Hardened to Healed” with Dr. Debi Silber (@DebiSilber): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-507-from-hardened-to-healed-with-dr-debi-silber-debisilber/Ep. 954 – The Courage To Leave from Toxic Workplaces with Jeff Davis (@JeffDavis027): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-954-the-courage-to-leave-from-toxic-workplaces-with-jeff-davis-jeffdavis027/Ep. 960 – The Power of the Actor with Ivana Chubbuck (@ivanachubbuck): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-960-the-power-of-the-actor-with-ivana-chubbuck-ivanachubbuck/Ep. 405 – “Leadership Lessons From The Pub” with Dr. Irvine Nugent (@irvinenugent): https://go.goodpods.com/q3cJK0110 - "Self-Intelligence" with Jane Ransom (@TheJaneRansom): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/110-self-intelligence-with-jane-ransom-thejaneransom/Ep. 374 – “The Gift of Mentoring” with Doug Lawrence (@TalentCDoug): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-374-the-gift-of-mentoring-with-doug-lawrence-talentcdoug/Ep. 669 – “Save Your Asks” with Chris Tuff (@christuff): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-669-save-your-asks-with-chris-tuff-christuff/