Session Details

Name
Empathy and Understanding: Building Trust and Connection in your Teams
Track
Leadership & People Strategy
Date & Time
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location Name
Ballroom C

Speakers

Learning Objectives

Name
Empathy and Understanding: Building Trust and Connection in your Teams
Description

Empathy is key to building trust and fostering strong connections within teams. In this session, we'll explore how cultivating empathy—genuinely understanding and valuing others' perspectives—creates an environment where employees feel supported and respected. We’ll discuss how both leaders and team members can prioritize empathy in their interactions, from meetings to everyday communication. Participants will leave with practical strategies for enhancing empathy in the workplace, leading to stronger relationships, better collaboration, and a culture of trust.

Proposed Learning Objective (1)
Identify key behaviors that demonstrate empathy in workplace interactions.
Proposed Learning Objective (2)
Explain the impact of empathy on team trust, collaboration, and employee well-being.
Proposed Learning Objective (3)
Develop empathy-building strategies to improve communication and relationships in daily work interactions.

CEU and CEC

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