Leadership Rooted in Empathy: Mrs. Suma Devi Dash

Leadership Rooted in Empathy: Mrs. Suma Devi Dash

National CEO Conclave 2025 FEATURE: In a world where success is often associated with cosmopolitan hubs and high-profile metropolises, Mrs. Suma Devi Dash has chosen a different path—one that circles back home. An IIT Kharagpur alumna, Wharton graduate, and former investment banker, she is now the Director of Ashwini Group and Co-Founder of The Bombai, an emerging culinary venture in Odisha with a heartbeat of culture, nostalgia, and innovation.…

Empathy Is a Non-Negotiable Leadership Skill. Here’s How to Practice It. - CEO North America

Leaders often overestimate how good they are at being empathetic. Per the 2024 State of Workplace Empathy Report: A Game Plan, “55% of CEOs think they lead [with] empathy at work, but only 28% of employees and 22% of HR share that view.” During another leadership workshop, one participant said: “I don’t feel comfortable listening to people’s feelings like a therapist. I’ve tried it with my staff; I don’t feel authentic, and it didn’t come across…