Maria Ross

60 minute keynote or 2 hour interactive workshop

All across the globe, organizations are becoming more human-centric. They’ve jettisoned old paradigms of success that center on endless overtime and constant employee sacrifice. They’ve tied success to purpose and workforce morale and helped people balance personal and professional needs as their priorities change. They’ve made shifts that are both necessary and positive.

But now, those striving to be empathetic leaders and colleagues are experiencing the dark side: Taking on extra work, avoiding conflict, spending too much time on personal issues, or simply burning out from trying to balance concern for colleagues with the needs of the business.

How can we remain human-focused and still maintain high performance, set personal boundaries, and avoid burning out, without being treated like villains?

In this timely talk by empathy advocate, TEDx speaker, podcaster, and strategist, Maria Ross, author of "The Empathy Dilemma" and "The Empathy Edge," you’ll discover how empathy benefits your organization’s performance and why your perception of empathy might be false and leading you astray. You’ll also learn a powerful framework to balance empathy and accountability to drive growth while protecting your mental health so you can thrive in the new world of work.

Perfect for:

• C-suite, operational leaders, HR leaders, and conscious professionals looking for motivation in the new world of work.
• Leadership and association summits and conferences
• User or customer conferences
• Corporate professional development programs
• Strategic team off-sites and meetings