The power of empathy in leadership

It's lonely at the top is a phrase that's been around for a very long time. This seems to have taken on new power recently, with the US Surgeon General warning about the impact that loneliness can have on us. It's as bad for us as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. So if it is lonely at the top, do we really want our leaders to be unhealthy? And what can we do about it? Naim Maadad, CEO and founder of Gates Hospitality, sits down with 'the mentl space' to discuss getting to the top, the pressure of staying at the top, and the importance of empathy for those leading their organisations.We discuss: It’s lonely at the top. 0:03What are the pressures that come with success? 2:29How does the pressure play out on the team? 6:24Managing the pressure of being a leader. 8:18The importance of staying on track with your business. 12:45How does loneliness play into the workplace? 15:12Deciding not to change your name. 19:24How important is your own validation? 23:59Advice to trainees coming into the workplace. 27:57How leaders need to let go of romanticizing the past. 31:36