Q:ARE KINDER WORKPLACES MORE PRODUCTIVE?

n increasing number of studies are throwing light on the fact that leadership can no longer function in a world of ‘tough boss’ values…the one who demands and pushes hard. In fact, in a white paper published by the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), “Many leadership theories suggest the ability to have and display empathy is an important part of leadership”. And according to several researchers such as Bar-On &Parker (2000) and Salovey & Mayer (1990), among others, empathy—which is central to emotional intelligence—is crucial to being an effective leader. But how does one strike the balance between performance and expressing kindness? Three female India how they have achieved the delicate balance, and also how they have benefited from it