Today, in business, having empathy for others is not just an “advantage” but a necessity. Most successful business leaders today recognize that building strong relationships with teams, clients and stakeholder groups creates stronger bonds, increases morale and produces results.

John Briner believes that to be a successful leader in today’s business world, you must inspire with vision, adapt with agility, and lead with unwavering integrity that earns lasting trust.

Empathy allows leaders the ability to think beyond deadlines and data. This helps leaders to understand the aspirations and motivations of their colleagues. Empathetic leadership fosters environments in which creativity, cooperation, and trust flourish by having leaders actively listen and respond with care.

Teams that are more resilient and have higher levels of engagement in businesses led by people who demonstrate empathy tend to be less likely to leave. The magic is when employees feel appreciated and recognized for their contributions.

In industries with high pressure and rapid pace, being empathic doesn’t mean that you are naive. In high-pressure, fast-paced industries, empathy doesn’t mean being soft. This is about being able to understand when you should push or support people and aligning them to their purpose. Leaders who are exceptional have emotional intelligence.

In a society that is hungry for connection, authenticity and leadership skills of the highest order, empathy has become a powerful tool to not only inspire loyalty but achieve lasting success.