How to Encourage Others

The video emphasizes the importance of encouragement in leadership, highlighting its role in improving employee engagement and reducing burnout. It presents statistics on workplace loneliness and the benefits of compassion. The video outlines three strategies for encouraging employees: giving meaningful advice, providing support to alleviate distress, and helping employees refocus on strengths after setbacks. A bonus strategy emphasizes the power of presence. The video concludes with a practical challenge to engage with a disconnected colleague.

What role does compassion play in leadership according to the video?

How can leaders help employees refocus after a setback?

What is the significance of simply being present for someone in distress?