135: The Empathy Dilemma - Can leaders care too much
Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay
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Show Notes
Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space. He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.
In this episode, Kul Mahay explores the "empathy dilemma"—can leaders care too much? While empathy is a leadership superpower, excessive emotional involvement can lead to burnout, decision paralysis, and even team resentment. Kul discusses the balance between compassion and boundaries, the difference between emotional and cognitive empathy, and how leaders can support their teams without sacrificing themselves.
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