The Intentional Leaders Podcast: Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Leadership isn’t about titles, authority, or having all the answers—it’s about being intentional.
If you’re ready to move from managing tasks to empowering people, you’re in the right place.
Each week, host Cyndi Wentland, founder of Intentionaleaders, shares actionable tools, real-world stories, and fresh perspectives to help you grow into the confident, respected leader you aspire to be. You’ll learn how to handle tough conversations, inspire trust, build stronger teams, and lead with purpose without burning out in the process.
Whether you’re a first-time manager, seasoned executive, or small business owner, the Intentional Leaders Podcast will help you develop the mindset and skills to create impact that lasts.
Tune in, grow intentionally, and become the kind of leader your team—and your life—deserve.
The Intentional Leaders Podcast: Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Leading with Compassion: How Empathy Enhances Leadership Impact
In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the profound impact of empathy on human connection, drawing inspiration from Brené Brown's "Atlas of the Heart." We explore the subtle cues of emotional pain that often go unnoticed in our daily interactions and discuss the importance of recognizing and responding to these signals with genuine empathy.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding Empathy vs. Sympathy: We clarify the distinction between empathy and sympathy, emphasizing how empathy fosters deeper connections by allowing us to truly understand and share the feelings of others.
- Identifying Common Empathy Misses: Drawing from Brown's research, we highlight common pitfalls that hinder empathetic connections.
- Enhancing Emotional Intelligence: We discuss strategies to improve our ability to read emotional cues and respond appropriately, thereby strengthening our interpersonal relationships.
- Practical Applications: Tips on how to be present with others' pain, validate their experiences, and avoid common empathy pitfalls.
By tuning into this episode, you'll gain valuable insights into the nuances of empathy and learn how to foster more meaningful connections in both your personal and professional life.
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Ambitious leaders know that real leadership goes far beyond titles—it’s about developing the clarity and mindset to guide others with confidence. In this podcast, you’ll explore what today’s leaders truly need, from navigating everyday problem solving to handling tough moments of workplace conflict with steadiness and respect. Episodes dive into setting healthy workplace boundaries, strengthening workplace collaboration, and building the emotional intelligence and emotional agility that make leadership sustainable. Whether you’re managing a growing team or refining your voice as a decision-maker, you’ll find insights that help you cultivate a resilient growth mindset and elevate your impact.