The Empathetic Leader: How to Build Trust, Stop Burnout, and Retain Top Talent w/ Michelle J. Howe

Why is empathy necessary in running an organization?

Meet Michelle J. Howe!

Michelle is former CPA, strategic consultant, and founder of Empath Evolution™. They delve into why modern leadership requires a fundamental shift from rigid, transactional dynamics to empathetic, relationally aware leadership.

Michelle shares her unique transition from numbers and financial precision to deep perceptual intelligence, highlighting how leaders can leverage empathy, active listening, and self-alignment to lead high-performing teams without burning out or losing themselves in the process.

Key Takeaways

moving away from traditional, authoritarian frameworksdeveloping soft skills, emotional regulation, and authentic connectionhow high achievers often "give pieces of themselves away"how to reclaim your internal alignmentheightened perception and empathetic awarenessgrounded, strategic decision-makingwhy empathetic communication builds psychological safetyhow to increase team retention and reduce communication siloshow to have self-empathy and presence...and so much more!

Connect with Michelle:

Website: Empathevolution.comSpecial Resource / Private Intensive: Michelle J. Howe - Recalibration IntensiveLinkedIn: Michelle J. HoweListen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:

Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-leaders-need-to-have-empathy-w-michelle-j-howe/id1614151066?i=1000785406699

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6363qJm3rsfbq5L6DN3RvJ?si=JotK73LdQqyJaKLue64QGA

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6363qJm3rsfbq5L6DN3RvJ

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqacSrkdgzw