Maria Ross is a California-based contributor who writes about empathetic leadership and workplace culture. She is a speaker, strategist and the founder of Red Slice, which advises forward-thinking organizations on leveraging empathy to engage and connect with the people who
Your Employees Aren’t Resisting Change. Their Brains Are.
Leaders who treat change resistance as a people problem are missing the neuroscience. Learn how naming the human experience of change drives engagement and results.
73% Of Customers Will Leave A Brand That Fakes Empathy. Is That You?
Scripted kindness is not empathy. Learn why forcing customer connection through policy backfires and what authentic brand empathy actually looks like in practice.
Dear Class Of 2026: The Skills That Will Actually Get You Hired
The entry-level job market has never been tougher. Here are the power skills every 2026 college grad needs to get hired, stand out, and build a lasting career.
5 Empathetic Ways To Show Up As A Father And A Leader
The best leadership lessons start at home. Five empathetic practices that make you a better father and leader.
Your Leadership Playbook Won't Work In The Age Of AI
The leadership playbook that built your career is breaking your team. Learn which outdated paradigms are failing in the AI age and what winning leaders do instead.
5 Human Skills That Every Recent High School Graduate Needs
The high school class of 2026 is graduating into the most uncertain job market in year. here are the 5 human skills that recent graduates can master to find success.
The Best Empathy Training For Leaders? Parenting A Kid
The best empathy training doesn't cost a dime. Three leadership lessons on modeling, perspective-taking, and walking your talk — learned from a 12-year-old.
Are You Leading Your Team — Or Leading From Fear?
Many leaders may be leading from fear rather than leading the team. Here are practical ways leaders can break the cycle of fear and lead into empathy and connection.
The AI Adoption Gap That Empathetic Leadership Can Close
A new white paper reveals why empathy is a critical leadership lever for counteracting AI overwhelm and closing the adoption gap, especially during periods of change.
Why Empathy Still Drives B2B Buying—Even When You Pretend It Doesn’t
B2B decisions aren’t purely rational. Emotion drives buyer behavior and shapes how companies lead, sell, and operate. Here’s why empathy is a business edge.