Empathy Quote by Daniel Goleman
““But these most visible leadership abilities build not just on empathy, but also on managing ourselves and sensing how what we do affects others.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, 1995
Effective leadership requires both empathy and self‑management, understanding how one’s actions impact others.
In simple terms: Leaders need empathy and self‑control to see their effect on people.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑awareness and consider others’ perspectives.
Themes
leadership
empathy
self‑management
impact
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
advice
leadership
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- conflict resolution
- performance reviews
- coaching sessions
Key Concepts
Emotional intelligence
social awareness
personal regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance empathy with firm decision‑making?
- What self‑management habits improve your influence?
A Different Perspective
Leaders may over‑focus on empathy and neglect decisive action.
![“That is another theme in the book [Dreams from My Father]. How do we exercise more empathy in our public discourse? How do we get the black to see through the eyes of the white? Or the citizen to see through the eyes of the immigrant? Or the straight to see through the eyes of the gay? That has…” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/00d/barack-obama-17_black_that-is-another-theme-in-the-book-dreams_10185.jpg)
