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The Empathy Edge

The Empathy Edge

By: Maria Ross
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Failed product launches. Furious customers. Dysfunctional teams. Many of the problems we face in the business world (and frankly, society) stem from the same root cause: Lack of empathy. Speaker, author, strategist, and empathy advocate Maria Ross shares keen insights and inspiring interviews that prove empathy and compassion are the new paths to market-winning performance. Leveraging both inspiring stories and hard data, Ross connects empathetic leadership, cultures and brands to innovation, engagement, and bottom-line results. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to amplify your impact, and learn how compassionate business tactics can transform your organization from the inside out. The Empathy Edge podcast provides a quick dose of motivation, wisdom, and practical actions that executive leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers can use right now. Ready to infuse YOUR organization with more empathy? Tune in to learn why cash flow, creativity, and compassion are not mutually exclusive.

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Episodes
  • Pass the Gratitude, Not the Gravy, to Drive Performance

    Pass the Gratitude, Not the Gravy, to Drive Performance
    Nov 11 2025
    In today's Hot Take, Maria talks about gratitude as a practice and catalyst for empathy, collaboration, and well-being.Listen in as Maria discusses gratitude as a leadership superpower, mental health booster, and cultural glue. She dives into what true gratitude means, why we should be expanding our circles of thanks, and gives us the science behind the strategy of gratitude with practical tips for your own life. Throughout, Maria acknowledges the complex history of Thanksgiving, emphasizing the importance of holding space for both its positive and negative aspects to deepen both our gratitude and our empathy.To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com, search by episode title.Listen in for…Gratitude is the cultural glue to keep your team happy and thriving.Recognizing the Thanksgiving paradox and inviting both sides of the conversation.The science behind gratitude and how you can start practicing gratitude today to improve performance and well-being. "Gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring problems — it means facing them with perspective. It’s emotional range training, and emotional range is leadership power." — Maria Ross Episode References: The Empathy Edge Podcast Episodes:Logan Mallory: How a Culture of Gratitude Boosts Engagement and Mental HealthNovember Hot Take: How Gratitude Leads to EmpathyStudies and Data:NIH National Library of Medicine: The Effects of Gratitude InterventionsGratitude in Organizations: A Contribution for Healthy Organizational ContextsHarvard Health, Giving Thanks Can Make You HappierDr. Michelle Rozen: Gratitude in Leadership: A Strategic AdvantageLearned Optimism: Is Martin Seligman’s Glass Half Full?Keynote Speakers and Conference Trainers: Get your free Talkadot trial and enjoy this game-changer for your speaking business! www.share.talkadot.com/mariaross Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books on empathy: Red-Slice.com/booksLearn more about Maria's work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemariaKeynote Speakers and Conference Trainers: Get your free Talkadot trial and enjoy this game changer for your speaking business! www.share.talkadot.com/mariarossGet your copy of The Empathy Dilemma here- www.theempathydilemma.com
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    15 mins
  • October 2025 Hot Take: My Birthday Wish: More Empathy, Less Excuses

    October 2025 Hot Take: My Birthday Wish: More Empathy, Less Excuses
    Oct 21 2025
    October is Maria’s birthday month—and her wish this year? More empathy and compassion in leadership. In this special solo episode, Maria shares why we must stop accepting toxic leadership as “normal,” and how you can turn the tide toward human-centered, high-performing workplaces.Plus, she’s got a special birthday and holiday gift for you (and maybe one for her, too!): Buy The Empathy Dilemma in bulk for your clients or teams and get a free 30-minute virtual Author Fireside Chat if you order 50+ copies by Dec 31, 2025.She also shares three powerful, practical actions any leader can take to be a more empathetic leader and increase engagement, performance, and accountability —and reminds you where to go for more inspiration, including her upcoming virtual leadership events and her Forbes column.To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com and search by episode title.Highlights:Maria’s 53rd birthday reflections: why empathy matters more than ever.The myth of “tough” leadership and what to replace it with.Her birthday/holiday book, discounted bulk order promotion, and how it benefits your team.Three actions leaders can take right now to model empathy.Details on Maria’s virtual Leadership Events.Where to find her latest Forbes articles. "There’s clearly no more data I can show you. Now, it's a question of you deciding what kind of leader - and person - do YOU want to be?" — Maria Ross Episode References: Buy The Empathy Dilemma in bulk at a discount: https://www.TheEmpathyDilemma.com. Buy 50 or more copies and contact me to get your free virtual Author Fireside Chat to guide discussion and enable action.Join an upcoming Leadership Event: https://red-slice.com/leadership-workshopRead Maria’s Forbes column: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mariarossArticle on the 996 trend: https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-china-996-work-schedule/ Sponsor Message: Keynote Speakers and Conference Trainers: Get your free Talkadot trial and enjoy this game changer for your speaking business! www.share.talkadot.com/mariaross Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books on empathy: Red-Slice.com/booksLearn more about Maria's work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemariaKeynote Speakers and Conference Trainers: Get your free Talkadot trial and enjoy this game changer for your speaking business! www.share.talkadot.com/mariarossGet your copy of The Empathy Dilemma here- www.theempathydilemma.com
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    16 mins
  • Dr. Abraham George: Creating Ripple Effects of Change Through Empathy in Action

    Dr. Abraham George: Creating Ripple Effects of Change Through Empathy in Action
    Nov 4 2025
    What does it take to leave a high-powered career and change the world, one child at a time? And how can empathy fuel ripple effects of change, no matter your role in a company or society?Dr. Abraham George is a social entrepreneur with a unique background. He shares his powerful journey and the life-changing moment when he almost died. Dr. George shares the blueprint for how any leader or entrepreneur can create real change and move beyond existing for-profit models, and the compounding power of helping or inspiring just 100 people who, in turn, help 100 more. We discuss lessons on how to build your leadership legacy, no matter where you sit.To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com, search by episode title.Listen in for…The role education plays in lifting up economic equity and social justice.Understanding the impact you want to have on other people’s lives.Different ways you can do good in the world and how you can have a bigger impact than you know now.Creating the leadership legacy you want to leave behind.The benefits of leading a corporation with a heart. "The way to deal with social injustice is through economic opportunity for those people, and the way to get economic opportunity is through excellent education." — Dr. Abraham George Episode References: Albert Schweitzer, Out of My Life and ThoughtBertrand Russell, The History of Western PhilosophyThe Empathy Edge: Woodson Martin: Balancing Corporate Success with Humanitarian WorkAbout Dr. Abraham GeorgeAbraham George is a social entrepreneur committed to providing opportunities and resources to the most underserved populations in India. Growing up in India, Dr. Abraham was painfully aware of the social injustices surrounding him. After working 22 years as a finance executive and Army veteran, Dr. Abraham returned to India to fulfill his promise of creating social change. He founded The George Foundation through which he runs several projects. One such project is Shanti Bhavan, a school educating children from India’s poorest communities. Over the past 27 years, they have transformed the lives of over 15,000 people. By empowering marginalized children, they create opportunities to break the cycle of poverty. The 2017 Netflix documentary Daughters of Destiny centers on Shanti Bhavan’s efforts to educate and empower girls.From Our Sponsor:Keynote Speakers and Conference Trainers: Get your free Talkadot trial and enjoy this game-changer for your speaking business! www.share.talkadot.com/mariaross Connect with Dr. Abraham George:Dr. Abraham George Foundation: drabrahamgeorge.comShanti Bhavan: shantibhavanchildren.org LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/abraham-george-519315274 Facebook: facebook.com/dr.abrahamgeorge?mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: instagram.com/dr_abraham_george?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books on empathy: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemariaGet your copy of The Empathy Dilemma here- www.theempathydilemma.com
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    32 mins
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