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From Observing Pain to Sharing Responsibility: A New Leadership Standard

From Observing Pain to Sharing Responsibility: A New Leadership Standardby: Karen HurleyPublished on: 02/05/2026

Most leaders care—but how you care matters. Explore the four qualities of empathy in leadership and why moving from sympathy to empathy builds trust, psychological safety, and lasting cultural change.

Leadership & Resilience
From Observing Pain to Sharing Responsibility: A New Leadership Standard