Social Responsibility at Work

About Social Responsibility at Work

The future of work is HERE! We envision a world in which companies exist to better employee experience, not just customer experience because we believe that human-centered workplaces create stronger communities and societies. When you adopt the social responsibility of creating employees that go home happy and create impact in their communities, better outcomes are created — at every level. Social Responsibility at Work is a movement of experts and change makers who are actively creating solutions for this vision, and their message can become a framework for your impact too.

Publisher

Angela R. Howard

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Oct 2020

Latest episode

20 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 124 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   20 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Cultivating Empathy at Work with Liesel Merte⁠s

   In this episode, we explore the vital role of empathy in organizational success and workplace well-being. Liesel Merte (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lieselmertes/)s, a workplace empathy consultant and keynote speaker, shares practical strategies for democratizing empathy skills, creating human-centric workplaces, and nurturing personal and team resilience amid current societal challenges. Key topics: The science and importance of empathy in human and workplace relationships Strategies for democratizing empathy within organizations Using marketing as a model for understanding human experience and empathy Practical empathy tools: avatars and stoplight check-ins Navigating organizational burnout and supporting middle management The impact of small acts of presence, like eye contact and informal check-ins Balancing personal self-care with professional empathy efforts Reimagining community beyond work for holistic well-being Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to the importance of empathy in human-centered work01:23 - Liesl Mertes' background and personal life influences02:20 - The tangible benefits of empathy in sales and leadership03:03 - The dual perspectives of empathy: individual interactions and organizational value04:05 - The systemic challenges of practicing empathy at work05:10 - How marketing models empathy and human experience06:38 - Practical tools for fostering empathy at manager levels07:29 - Introducing empathy avatars for behavioral coaching08:23 - Manufacturing empathy through signals and signals09:02 - Reestablishing foundational human principles: dignity and respect10:00 - The complexity of social issues in today's workplace11:12 - Meeting the moment: empathy in contemporary work environments12:37 - The significance of compassionate moments during crises13:07 - The stoplight check-in for team emotional gauge14:35 - Making space for shared human experiences in meetings15:35 - Managing dissonance and the paradox of systemic change16:51 - Small acts of humanity: the Uber driver example18:23 - Barriers to empathy: efficiency, exhaustion, and systemic issues19:09 - Self-care as a prerequisite for genuine empathy20:35 - Personal practices for rest and renewal21:38 - Tend to yourself first: the paradox of giving and replenishing22:42 - Emphasizing community beyond work for holistic well-being29:57 - Balancing engagement in local community and systemic change30:37 - De-emphasizing work’s dominance in life for richer relationships31:44 - Connecting with Liesl for coaching and speaking engagements

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   6 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Embracing Transformation: From Transactional Leadership to Lasting Impact with Chris Pineda

   Host Chris Pineda, PhD, shares how indigenous customs and seven conditions foster authentic transformation for lasting leadership and organizational impact in this interview.

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   26 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Integrating Heart & Performance in the Workplace with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX

   Host [Host Name] interviews Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, about integrating heart and performance to foster belonging and authenticity in the workplace.

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Cultivating Empathy at Work with Liesel Merte⁠s

Published 20 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And it was really important to show at the level of brain science, at the level of economic data, like why does this matter? Why should you give attention to it, especially for these data-driven people? So we spend some time establishing the use case. And then one of the things that I find is really sticky for people is I introduce them to these empathy avatars. It's the idea that we all have an empathy toolkit that we arrive with, whether you've paid any attention to it or not. You have the tools you reach for. Anytime you're confronted with a disruptive life event, let's look at your tools. Are they serving you? […]

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• Chris Pineda
• Claude Silver
• Jeff Harry
• Jenna Cohen
• Leesa Hill

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