The Empathic Leader
How EQ via Empathy Transforms Leadership for Better Profit, Productivity, and Innovation
by Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller
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Pub Date Jul 15 2025 | Archive Date Sep 08 2025
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Description
“With honesty and practical insight, Dr. Robinson-Winemiller shows leaders not just why empathy matters, but how to lead with it—on purpose.”
—DR. TASHA EURICH, New York Times Bestselling Author of Shatterproof, Insight, & Bankable Leadership
"A refreshing and deeply human take on what leadership needs now. Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller clearly demonstrates how empathy can inform smarter decisions, foster stronger teams, and cultivate healthier workplaces."
—MARCEL SCHWANTES, Author of Humane Leadership & Inc. Magazine Contributing Editor
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Is the gap between your vision and your reality widening? Do you feel powerless in the face of the changes wrought by artificial intelligence, generational friction, and quiet quitting? In today’s fast-changing business world, the list of challenges is seemingly endless and courageous. Adaptable leadership is mandatory for success.
If you’ve read the books, taken the tests, and completed all the courses but are still left wondering why you’re not getting the results you want, you may be missing one vital component: actionable empathy.
Leaders who successfully model empathy have been shown to achieve higher levels of innovation, productivity, AND bigger profits.
In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller reveals the true power of empathy and emotional intelligence. Don’t be fooled, this is not the fluffy, emotional kind of empathy, but the strategic, actionable kind that will help you improve your leadership, your business, and secure your future.
The Empathic Leader will help you to unlock not only your own true potential but also that of your teams.
Advance Praise
"The Empathic Leader brings clarity and depth to a topic too often treated like a buzzword. Dr. Robinson-Winemiller shows leaders not just why empathy matters, but how to lead with it—on purpose."
—DR. TASHA EURICH, New York Times Bestselling Author of Shatterproof, Insight, & Bankable Leadership
"A must-read for leaders ready to lead with both heart and impact... The Empathic Leader proves that empathy is not a soft skill, but a strategic imperative."
—DR. CARMEN PAREDES, Leadership Speaker and Coach, 2X TEDx Speaker, Top Corporate Leader of the Year
"The leadership blueprint we've been waiting for... one that begins by inviting us to turn empathy inward so that we can lead others with integrity, clarity, and care. The future of leadership depends on us getting this right."
—SAMANTHA KRIS, Speaker Coach, Keynote and TEDx Speaker, and Bestselling Author of Bossing Up
"An indispensable guide to unlocking the true power of emotional intelligence... The Empathic Leader makes a compelling case for empathy as the foundation of cultural and organizational transformation."
—DR. DEANGELO RICHARDSON, Ed.D., Founder and President of Different Reasons, Inc
"A rare leadership text that manages to be both intellectually stimulating and deeply practical... The Empathic Leader is not just theoretical - it offers a framework that transforms how you see yourself and others in the workplace. The practical exercises will transform your approach to difficult conversations and help you build more meaningful connections with peers, team members, and leaders."
—SHERRY WINN, Former Olympian, CEO of The Winning Leadership Company, 3X Bestselling Author
"The Empathic Leader is more than a book; it's a call to action for leaders who want to be both bold and human. Dr. Robinson-Winemiller dismantles the myth that empathy is "soft," and shows how it's actually a critical driver of performance, resilience, and connection."
—MINDI RAMSEY, Social Media Strategist and Founder, Mindi Ramsey Marketing
"As someone who works in the mental health space and supports people trying to find their way back to themselves, this book stood out. Dr. Robinson-Winemiller offers a powerful case for empathy, not just as a skill or phrase but as a necessary leadership tool that can shape culture, reduce burnout, and increase connection. Her story of losing a dream job and facing homelessness due to unmet empathy and systemic failure is raw, emotional, and courageous... Dr. Robinson-Winemiller's voice is much needed in the leadership space, especially for those ready to lead in support of all."
—MEGAN ALVES, LCSW and Founder of Mental Summit
"Despite the long-standing recognition of emotional intelligence (EQ), its practical application remains underutilized in the world of business. The Empathic Leader, Dr. Robinson-Winemiller challenges organizations to confront the gap between knowing the value of emotional intelligence and truly applying it. By sharing her own journey, she highlights what's at stake when leaders fail to center emotional intelligence and empathy—and what's possible when they do. This book is both validating and urgently needed. A must-read for any leader ready to move from theory to action."
—CHASON FOREHAND, Founder, HR-4U Inc.
"Empathy is often overlooked in leadership, but it's essential. Dr. Robinson-Winemiller's book breaks it down with clarity and warmth. If empathy in leadership feels like a foreign concept—or even if it doesn't—pour yourself a cup of tea and start reading. It may be the most productive thing you do all week."
—KAREN BOSTIC PERLMETER, PhD, Arizona State University Research Methodologies and Statistics, Adjunct Assistant Professor
"I've always considered myself a compassionate supervisor, but this book gave me the tools to elevate that compassion into true empathy - toward my students, subordinates, and colleagues - with almost immediate results."
—JANINE N. GUERRA, JD, LLM Director of Recruitment and Enrollment, Drexel University
Available Editions
EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9781964014609 |
PRICE | $9.99 (USD) |