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The Empathy Gap
The Bridge to Real Connection and Lasting Influence
Daniel Murray (Author)
9781394332793, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 21 August 2025
208 pages
22.6 x 15 x 2 cm, 0.249 kg
A groundbreaking new handbook for business leaders who want to form stronger connections with the people they lead. In The Empathy Gap, corporate strategy and management consultant Daniel Murray delivers a unique and unconventional approach to contemporary leadership, emphasising the power of empathy. Empathy is not just a secondary soft skill, but rather a powerful tool for driving performance, fostering innovation and leading in today’s complex, diverse and fast-paced world. Exhibiting empathy is not a magical skill that some people have and others don’t. It is a capability that we can all build and nurture. Drawing on the latest research, personal anecdotes and real-world case studies, Murray lays out a detailed and practical guide for leaders to harness the transformative power of empathy and achieve outstanding results in their organisations. Discover:
An invaluable resource for corporate leaders, business managers, human resources professionals and board members, The Empathy Gap helps leaders develop their empathetic capabilities, leading to long-term, sustainable business success — without sacrificing culture.
Preface ix Introduction: What if They Don’t Want to Do It? xiii 1 Understanding the cognitive challenges of empathy 1 2 The Empathy Process: a step- by- step guide 31 3 Navigating uncertainty with empathy 55 4 Challenging the way you see the world 85 5 Leading with empathy 105 6 Influencing and inspiring through empathy 121 7 Building an empathic organisational culture 137 8 When the robots start to cry 149 Conclusion: The hardest skill we learn 163
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
