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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 29 MIN

Fear Creates Compliance, Not Commitment with Markus van Alphen

from Coachful Coaching Leadership Podcast · host David Fung | Leadership & Professional Development

In this episode of the Coachful Coaching Leadership Podcast, David Fung interviews Markus van Alphen, a leadership psychologist and author, about the role of empathy in leadership. They discuss the importance of observational listening, the impact of fear-based management, and how creating psychological safety can enhance team performance. Markus shares insights on how mid-size organizations can lead change by adopting a more courageous and empathetic approach.Chapters00:00:01 Introduction to Markus van Alphen00:01:53 The Role of Empathy in Leadership00:04:02 Fear-Based Management vs. Empathy00:11:43 Creating Psychological Safety00:26:56 Leading Change in Mid-Size Organizations

In this episode of the Coachful Coaching Leadership Podcast, David Fung interviews Markus van Alphen, a leadership psychologist and author, about the role of empathy in leadership. They discuss the importance of observational listening, the impact of fear-based management, and how creating psychological safety can enhance team performance. Markus shares insights on how mid-size organizations can lead change by adopting a more courageous and empathetic approach.Chapters00:00:01 Introduction to Markus van Alphen00:01:53 The Role of Empathy in Leadership00:04:02 Fear-Based Management vs. Empathy00:11:43 Creating Psychological Safety00:26:56 Leading Change in Mid-Size Organizations

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