I'm not a chef and I certainly don't play one on TV. What I can do though, is cook up one unappetizing recipe for terrible managers, expertly crafted using a mix of stale culture, self-serving behaviors, and undercooked training. Bon Appétit!
Empathy vs. Understanding Your Front-Line
Understanding employees can be overrated since it usually gets distilled as an academic exercise with little or no action. Empathy, however, especially for front-line employees, can be a huge unlock when personally experienced. Here are some examples.

