The Keys to Leading with Empathy:

Empathy is meaningful when employees are listened to, when they feel that they are heard. More importantly, leadership must commit to implementing solutions that balance the needs of employees and the organization so that employees thrive and the organization prospers.  

Optimize non-profit board performance.  Set realistic expectations.

Non-profit board members are time-constrained volunteers and may have differing perceptions of their roles. To make boards effective and nonprofits successful, set realistic expectations of nonprofit board members.