What does emotionally intelligent leadership really look like in practice? In this episode of Your Partner In Success Radio, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller explains why empathy is not a soft skill, but a measurable, results-driven leadership capability. We explore the connection between empathy and emotional intelligence, why leading with empathy requires strength, and how self-empathy shapes effective leadership. A practical conversation for leaders focused on culture, performance, and long-term success.

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EQ Via Empathy: Why Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Drives Real Results with Melissa Robinson-Winemiller

My guest today on Your Partner In Success Radio is Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller, a leader who challenges how we think about empathy in business. With more than twenty years of cross-industry experience, Melissa works with organizations that want cultures that perform better, not just feel better. She is a TEDx speaker, EQ coach, and the author of The Empathic Leader. Her work blends research, real-world leadership experience, and practical tools that make empathy measurable, actionable, and effective. Melissa is passionate about showing leaders that empathy is not a weakness. It is a strength, and it is essential to sustainable success.

Empathy is often labeled a “soft skill,” but today’s conversation makes it clear that it drives very real outcomes. In this episode we  explore how empathy can be taught, measured, and applied in ways that increase productivity, innovation, and trust. Melissa also addresses the myth that empathy weakens leadership and explains why self-empathy is the foundation for leading others well. This is a thoughtful, practical conversation for leaders who want stronger cultures and better results without losing their humanity.

Connect with Melissa Robinson-Winemiller:  Website | Instagram | Linkedin | Book | TEDx Talks

SPONSORED BY: Today’s episode of Your Partner In Success Radio is sponsored by Roberta Fernandez, an integrative emotional intelligence trainer, hypnotist, and the creator of the Conscious Napping® app.

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