Beyond the Myths: How Empathetic Leaders Can Overcome Bias and Stereotypes (E22)

The Empathic Leader

In this episode, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller breaks down the subconscious shortcuts—called heuristics—that often lead to bias and stereotyping in leadership.

Learn the 4 stages of stereotype formation and how to disrupt them by asking two simple but powerful questions:

✅ Is it valid?

✅ Is it useful?

If you’re serious about leading with clarity, empathy, and emotional intelligence—this one’s for you.

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► About Dr. Robinson-Winemiller:

What do empathy and a treadmill have in common? Both need action to deliver results.

Quiet quitting. Resenteeism. Post-pandemic stress. AI. Modern leaders face challenges unimaginable in the past, and the pace of change is relentless. The old command-and-control leadership style is obsolete. Leaders today must evolve or risk irrelevance. But leadership now goes beyond dashboards and spreadsheets—so, what’s the answer?

Melissa Robinson-Winemiller is the answer. With over 20 years of leadership experience, two doctorates (including one focused on empathy in leadership), an MBA, and multiple certifications in change management and DEI, she helps leaders achieve greater profits, retention, productivity, and innovation.

Her mission? To elevate leadership through the often-overlooked power of EQ and empathy. As a coach and consultant, Melissa draws on expertise, data-driven insights, and proven results to guide leaders through today’s complexities.

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide professional, medical, or clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional or licensed provider with any specific and personal questions you may have regarding personal or professional concerns.