Lack of Empathy in Toxic Workplaces ft. Debra Kurtz Purposeful Empathy Hosted by Anita Nowak

Watch this episode to hear an organizational psychologist explain how conscious empathy can combat toxic workplaces. Debra Kurtz, Chief Empathy Officer of Conscious Empathy, is committed to leveraging the science of empathy to build more inclusive workplaces. In this episode, she unpacks several academic concepts such as “empathy as a motivated phenomenon” and "emotional acknowledgment” to describe how leaders can become more empathetic. 00:00 Introduction 00:23 About Debra Kurtz 01:57 The difference between being “empathic" and “empathetic" 05:00 The need for empathy plus action 06:26 Why "emotional acknowledgement" is the basis for creating trust in the workplace 07:44 The role of awareness in conscious empathy 10:12 What’s the #1 reason people leave their jobs? 13:23 What does workplace bullying look like? 15:14 Why people don't speak up in toxic workplaces 17:26 Why toxic workplaces are bad for business 18:48 Debra Kurtz’s Purposeful Empathy story CONNECT WITH Debra Kurtz ✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/debrakurtz44/ ✩ Website http://www.consciousempathy.com CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email [email protected] ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/ ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast This episode was brought to you by Grand Heron International REACH THEM AT ✩ Website www.grandheroninternational.ca; www.ghi.coach ✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/grand-heron-international/ ✩ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/grandheroninternational/ ✩ Instagram @Grand_Heron_International ✩ Twitter @GrandHeronIntl ✩ https://twitter.com/GrandHeronIntl Video edited by David Tsvariani