Maud Lindley, Author at Mentorkey

Can Empathy Be Taught?

Apr 8, 2025 | Diversity and Inclusion, Engagement, Mentoring, Retention

There is a simultaneously profound and practical question that today’s leaders need to grapple with: Can empathy, a critical skill in modern work environments, be taught? Among all the soft skills that distinguish exceptional leaders, empathy stands out as...

From Managing to Mentoring – easy to consider but hard to achieve?

May 20, 2024 | Mentoring

It is 2pm and Claire has been in back-to-back meetings since 8am. She has not had lunch yet and has had to present to ExCo, meet a critical client and address a couple of urgent issues with the tech team. She is finally getting back to her desk and a quick glance at...

Is the gap widening between people leaders and team members’ perceptions of what good management looks like?

Jan 29, 2024 | Coaching, Mentor Guidance, Mentoring

As an executive coach, I have the privilege to be invited into people’s minds. They share their frustrations, their moments of joy and their day-to-day experiences…or rather their perception of their day-to-day experiences. I have learnt over the years that there is...

Can Empathy Be Taught?

From Managing to Mentoring – easy to consider but hard to achieve?

Is the gap widening between people leaders and team members’ perceptions of what good management looks like?

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