Unlearning & Relearning Empathy: HR-4U’s Chason Forehand On…

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In this episode of The Empathic Leader podcast, Chason Forehand from HR-4U explores the power of empathy in leadership. They dive into the importance of connection, understanding, and emotional intelligence in creating people-centric workplaces.Chason shares his journey from overcoming personal challenges to prioritizing self-empathy and a growth mindset in leadership. They discuss how daily connection, feedback, and breaking rigid workplace structures can boost productivity and strengthen organizations. Plus, they highlight how leaders can foster environments where others thrive—ultimately driving positive change in the workplace and beyond.Listen in any of your favorite podcast platform:► APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-empathic-leader/id1796715528 ► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ChVQGgl5l1jqAfxdoR0EG?si=1wRZC3DbS9KvhLYTggkuhg► AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0158b2cb-7bec-4135-a2c0-2f594d21109b/the-empathic-leaderSubscribe to the Show ► @theempathicleader Pre-Order my book here: https://stan.store/empathicleaderCONNECT WITH ME:► Instagram: @empathyqueen.eq► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eqviaempathy ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-melissa-a-robinson-winemiller-author-speaker-trainer/Follow Chason Forehand on: https://www.youtube.com/@hr-4u About Chason:Chason is a passionate advocate for people-first workplaces, economic equity, and food security. With 30+ years in HR and DEI, they founded HR-4U INC to empower leaders to uplift employees with living wages and well-being. Through a grassroots approach and nonprofit collaborations, HR-4U amplifies those who put people first, earning the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid for three consecutive years.He also spearheaded Transformation Kitchen™, providing skilled training, wellness support, and career pathways. Committed to real change, they invite others to join the mission of building stronger, more equitable communities. ► About Dr. Robinson-Winemiller:What do empathy and a treadmill have in common? Both need action to deliver results.Quiet quitting. Resenteeism. Post-pandemic stress. AI. Modern leaders face challenges unimaginable in the past, and the pace of change is relentless. The old command-and-control leadership style is obsolete. Leaders today must evolve or risk irrelevance. But leadership now goes beyond dashboards and spreadsheets—so, what’s the answer?Melissa Robinson-Winemiller is the answer. With over 20 years of leadership experience, two doctorates (including one focused on empathy in leadership), an MBA, and multiple certifications in change management and DEI, she helps leaders achieve greater profits, retention, productivity, and innovation.Her mission? To elevate leadership through the often-overlooked power of EQ and empathy. As a coach and consultant, Melissa draws on expertise, data-driven insights, and proven results to guide leaders through today’s complexities. ► Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide professional, medical, or clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional or licensed provider with any specific and personal questions you may have regarding personal or professional concerns.