The Empathic Leader: How EQ via Empathy Transforms Leadership for Better Profit, Productivity, and Innovation | Dr Melissa Robinson-Winemiller | ChristopherSalem | Sustainable Success EP2Is the gap between your leadership vision and your day-to-day reality widening? Many leaders today feel stuck navigating AI disruption, generational friction, quiet quitting, and declining engagement despite investing in leadership books, assessments, and training. The knowledge is there, but the results aren’t.Drawing from her groundbreaking book, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller breaks down how empathy when applied strategically, not emotionally, becomes a powerful leadership process. You’ll learn how to move empathy from concept to execution, strengthening trust, reducing burnout, improving communication, and creating cultures where people perform at their best.BIO:Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller is an author, TEDx speaker, leadership coach, and host of The Empathic Leader podcast. Motivated by personal experience and a deep love of learning, Melissa has conducted extensive research on the role of empathy in effective leadership through the lens of emotional intelligence. Her groundbreaking findings and compelling stage presence have inspired audiences around the world, including TEDx and institutions such as Yale University, Columbia University, and Northwestern University. She also has spoken at Oxford University and Cambridge University and written for LA Weekly, Deadline News UK, The San Francisco Post, and Authority Magazine, among others. Dr. Robinson-Winemiller is on a mission to transform the way we connect and understand one another within organizations by applying strategic, actionable empathy to help build more connected, human-centered workplaces and communities. With more titles currently in development, she continues her work to redefine leadership through the power of empathy and emotional intelligence.Contact Info:melissa.a.robinson@gmail.comhttps://eqviaempathy.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-melissa-a-robinson-winemiller-author-speaker-trainer/ (her main social media)https://www.instagram.com/empathyqueen.eq/https://www.tiktok.com/@empathyqueen.eqhttps://www.facebook.com/eqviaempathy/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaoXSEWeILo&t=63s (TEDx talk)https://geni.us/TheEmpathicLeader (Amazon book link)https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmpathicLeader (her podcast/YouTube channel)About Christopher SalemChristopher Salem, the dynamic host of the Sustainable Success Show, has been empowering business leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations for nearly 8 years. Through thought-provoking weekly content, Christopher delivers actionable insights that inspire growth and sustainable success in today’s ever-evolving marketplace.His show spotlights influential thought leaders, offering transformative strategies to overcome challenges, enhance performance, and achieve long-term goals. Christopher’s expertise, coupled with his dedication to fostering professional and personal development, has made him a trusted voice in the world of leadership and entrepreneurship.Discover more about Christopher and the Sustainable Success Show at www.christophersalem.com and www.sustainablesuccess.net. Connect with Christopher on Social Media:· Facebook: Personal | Sustainable Success | Professional· Instagram: @chrisrsalem· Twitter: @chrisrsalem· LinkedIn: #Christopher Salem· YouTube: @ChristopherrSalemJoin Christopher to unlock the keys to your sustainable success!#SustainableSuccessShow #EmpathicLeadership #EQviaEmpathy #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #EmpathyInLeadership #HumanCenteredLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipAndProfit #ProductivityAndInnovation #FutureOfLeadership #DrMelissaRobinsonWinemiller #ChristopherSalem #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipTransformation #EmpathyDrivenLeadership #ModernLeadership

EP1 | Why Leaders Repeat the Same Mistakes | Joseph Infante | Christopher Salem | Sustainable Success Show

Why Leaders Repeat the Same Mistakes — And How Hidden Patterns Drive Their Decisions

Many leaders work harder, add new strategies, or invest in better tools yet still find themselves facing the same challenges year after year. Why?

In this episode, we uncover how unseen patterns, habits, and decision-making loops quietly shape outcomes in leadership, growth, and performance — often without leaders realizing it.

Guest: Joseph Infante

Joseph “Joe” Infante is a seasoned Business & Technology Executive, former U.S. Army Drill Instructor with the 82nd Airborne Division, and a fractional CIOwho helps leaders identify the root causes behind stalled growth, repeated mistakes, and misaligned decisions.

Joe brings a calm, relatable, and story-driven style blending operational clarity, leadership psychology, and real-world examples to show how unconscious behaviors influence results in both business and life.

Learn more about Joe: https://compassleft.com/

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

~ Why awareness alone isn’t enough to change behavior

~ How hidden patterns keep leaders and organizations stuck

~ The difference between fixing symptoms and addressing root causes

~ Practical ways to interrupt old decision cycles and create sustainable change

Hosted by Christopher Salem

Christopher Salem has been empowering business leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations for nearly 8 years as host of the Sustainable Success Show. Each episode delivers actionable insights that help leaders grow with intention, clarity, and long-term impact.

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www.christophersalem.com

www.sustainablesuccess.net

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Join us for this powerful conversation and uncover the patterns shaping your decisions, so you can lead with greater clarity, confidence, and sustainable success.

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