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Empathy Needs Boundaries
Empathy is powerful in leadership — but without boundaries it becomes over-functioning.
Leaders who constantly rescue their teams unintentionally create dependency.
Empathy should empower people, not replace their ownership.
Connection plus accountability builds strong teams.
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