The Courage Effect is a show about growth and unleashing what’s possible.
Developed by our host Suzanne Weller, The Courage Effect is a place for inspiration and empowerment through conversation. Where we talk about what we’ve learned through wrangling fear, risk, and uncertainty -- no matter how big (or small) the challenge.
Whether it’s a professional reinvention, standing up for what we believe in, fighting inequality, or smaller actions like speaking to a stranger – these courageous stories move us into where change happens.
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The Courage Effect is a show about growth and unleashing what’s possible.
Developed by our host Suzanne Weller, The Courage Effect is a place for inspiration and empowerment through conversation. Where we talk about what we’ve learned through wrangling fear, risk, and uncertainty -- no matter how big (or small) the challenge.
Whether it’s a professional reinvention, standing up for what we believe in, fighting inequality, or smaller actions like speaking to a stranger – these courageous stories move us into where change happens.
#76: Join host Suzanne Weller and Patricia Bravo (Founder of Bravo for You) as they explore why empathy requires courage in today's workplaces and how leaders can use empathy strategically without sacrificing results.
Key Topics:
Empathy isn't a soft skill — it's a strategic leadership advantage that requires courage to implement effectively.
Patricia defines empathy as "accurately identifying cues and clues to activate understanding"
Research: 10% increase in empathetic leadership = $1,000/employee/year productivity boost
The pitfall of confusing over-empathizing with over-responding
Set boundaries while maintaining understanding
Focus on genuine connection, not checking boxes
Key Takeaways:
Empathy saves time rather than draining time for busy leaders
Understanding ≠ agreement - it's about better decision-making data
Courage is required to prioritize empathy in traditional business cultures
Small investments yield big returns - 10 minutes can transform relationships
Results follow relationships - empathy drives productivity, loyalty, and discretionary effort
Notable Quote: "It's not about slowing down business. It's actually about creating relationship shortcuts, which saves time."
Find more information about Patricia Bravo at:
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/theempatheticleader
Substack - https://substack.com/@theempatheticleader
Connect with The Courage Effect:
Host: Suzanne Weller / Weller Collaboration
Website: https://wellercollaboration.com/thecourageeffect
Social Media: https://linktr.ee/suzanneweller
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The Courage Effect
The Courage Effect is a show about growth and unleashing what’s possible.
Developed by our host Suzanne Weller, The Courage Effect is a place for inspiration and empowerment through conversation. Where we talk about what we’ve learned through wrangling fear, risk, and uncertainty -- no matter how big (or small) the challenge.
Whether it’s a professional reinvention, standing up for what we believe in, fighting inequality, or smaller actions like speaking to a stranger – these courageous stories move us into where change happens.
