{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"404: How to practice empathy without burning out - with Joseph Cope","description":"  Empathy is one of the most important leadership skills we have \u2014 and yet, it\u2019s also one of the most misunderstood.  Many leaders want to show care, compassion, and understanding\u2026 but worry they\u2019ll get drained, taken advantage of, or lose their authority in the process. The truth is: empathy isn\u2019t about absorbing everyone\u2019s emotions. It\u2019s about creating connection, safety, and clarity in a way that\u2019s sustainable for you and supportive for your team.   My special guest today is Joseph Cope, and he\u2019s simplifying how to practice empathy without burning out. If you want to lead with more humanity \u2014 especially in moments of change, pressure, or high emotions \u2014 this conversation will give you a grounded, repeatable approach you can actually use.   Here\u2019s how.   My special guest today is Joseph Cope and he\u2019s simplifying how to practice empathy without burning out.&amp;nbsp;   We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:    What  healthy, sustainable empathy looks like in practice  \u2014 without getting drained or taken advantage of.    How to  respond with empathy when emotions run high, while still holding a clear boundary or expectation.    How to balance  empathy with accountability  when someone on your team  keeps missing the mark.    What  empathy looks like for employees who survived a layoff  and are now picking up the pieces and carrying more responsibility.    \u2026and ultimately,  2\u20133 small daily habits  any leader can build  to create a more trusted, connected team  without adding more to an already overflowing plate.     Q: Are you ready to learn how to practice empathy without burning out? If yes, this one is for you.   It\u2019s time to #DoTheThing!   ----   Show notes available with all links mentioned here:   https:\/\/www.thesimplifiers.com\/posts\/404-how-to-practice-empathy-without-burning-out---with-joseph-cope ","author_name":"The Simplifiers Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thesimplifiers.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39162485\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39162485"}