Leading with Empathy

Additional Praise for Leading with Empathy

“As technology becomes core, most leadership roles and value streams become more and more cross-functional, and organizations must move away from silos to survive. Breaking through these functional boundaries requires a deep understanding of others’ roles, perspectives, and challenges. Gautham makes a very strong and unique case for empathy being a requirement among leaders in order for them to cultivate thriving workplaces that drive innovation.”

—Dr. Mik Kersten, Founder and CEO of Tasktop and best-selling author of Project to Product

“Gautham's practical guidance in Leading with Empathy could not be more timely, as leaders grapple with supporting our teams through the ongoing challenges of the pandemic. Empathy is also the foundation to acting as an effective ally and using our voices to combat systemic racism.”

—Jacqui Allard, EVP Personal Financing Products, RBC

“In his book, Leading with Empathy, Gautham succinctly captures today's need to build a cohesive team and a positive professional atmosphere. With anecdotes from real-life experiences, the book talks about ‘people management’ and how leaders and managers should develop new traits such as patience, empathy, and the ability to relate to diverse situations. This book serves as a guide on how leaders should become responsible in creating an environment of trust and motivation, while leading form the front exhibiting the same traits, expected from team members. A must-read ...